Advantech

Advantech is a leading global provider of intelligent IoT systems and embedded platforms, guided by the corporate vision of ‘Enabling an Intelligent Planet’. In response to the growing importance of edge computing and artificial intelligence, Advantech is implementing an industry-specific strategy that focuses on edge computing and edge AI. This strategy is centred on five key markets: edge intelligence systems, manufacturing, energy and utilities, iHealthcare, and iCity Services & iRetail. Advantech is also strengthening its global presence and core competence by integrating its edge computing hardware platform, WISE IoT software platform, and industry-specific edge AI solutions, drawing on expertise from various fields. This integration will create an ‘orchestration model’ that will enable seamless connections within the industrial chain, benefiting both our partners and our customers. Advantech is also collaborating with business partners to create joint business ecosystems that accelerate the adoption of industrial intelligence.

Founded in 1983, Advantech has grown into a global technology group with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. With millions of industrial PC systems installed worldwide, Advantech is a key player in the fields of Industry 4.0, smart factories, intelligent infrastructure, and edge intelligence.

Industrial Computing – Rugged hardware for 24/7 continuous operation

Advantech has developed a comprehensive portfolio of industrial PCs, embedded box PCs, panel PCs, single board computers and industrial server platforms. Designed for continuous operation in challenging environments, these systems are characterised by their high reliability, long-term availability and industrial temperature ranges.

Advantech’s industrial computers are used in manufacturing plants, production lines, power grids, transport infrastructure, the medical sector, and smart city projects. Features such as fanless designs, enhanced vibration resistance, IP-protected enclosures, and modular expandability enable stable operation even under extreme conditions.

Thanks to long product cycles and stable platform strategies, Advantech systems are ideal for projects with high lifecycle requirements and for ensuring the long-term availability of spare parts.

Edge Computing and Edge Intelligence

Edge computing is a key element of Advantech’s strategy. While traditional IT architectures process data exclusively in central data centres, Advantech relies on decentralised data processing directly at the edge of the network, where the data is generated.

Advantech’s edge computers collect, analyse and process machine data in real time. This reduces latency, optimises production processes and minimises downtime. In Industry 4.0 environments in particular, edge intelligence enables rapid decision-making, predictive maintenance and data-driven process optimisation.

By combining powerful embedded hardware with scalable IoT platforms, Advantech is able to bridge the gap between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT).

Industrial IoT and WISE-IoT Plattform

Advantech complements its hardware solutions with the WISE-IoT software platform, enabling holistic edge-to-cloud integration. This provides companies with a scalable infrastructure for acquiring and managing data, and for analysing and visualising it.

The platform supports industrial communication protocols such as MQTT, Modbus and OPC UA, as well as other industrial automation standards. This openness enables seamless integration into existing production systems and IT infrastructures.

By combining hardware, software, and an IoT ecosystem, Advantech is establishing itself as not only a hardware manufacturer, but also a solution provider for complete digital transformation projects.

Industry solutions and vertical markets

Advantech operates in a variety of industries and provides sector-specific solutions.

• industrial automation and mechanical engineering.
• smart manufacturing and production optimisation.
• energy and utility networks.
• transportation and intelligent transportation systems.
• healthcare and medical technology.
• smart cities and intelligent infrastructure
• retail and self-service solutions

We provide industry-specific design services and customer-specific adaptations, resulting in tailor-made embedded solutions that are precisely tailored to respective market requirements.

Global presence and innovative strength

The corporate video clearly shows that Advantech is much more than a traditional hardware supplier. The company adopts an open partnership strategy, collaborating with system integrators, software developers and technology partners worldwide.

With its global innovation centres and continuous investment in research and development, Advantech is setting new standards in edge AI, industrial connectivity, 5G integration and intelligent embedded platforms.

Its combination of technological innovation, a global presence and a long-term product strategy establishes Advantech as one of the most significant players in the industrial IoT sector.

Advantech as a strategic technology partner

Advantech offers a stable and future-proof platform basis for companies that want to digitize their production processes, network their systems, or implement intelligent edge architectures.

The solutions are scalable, modularly expandable, and designed for long-term industrial requirements. This makes Advantech systems suitable for both individual projects and global rollouts of complex Industry 4.0 architectures.