An industrial PC (IPC) is a highly available, high-density, and low-cost server platform specifically designed for specialized application industries and high-density computing environments. It can reliably operate as an industrial controller in harsh industrial settings.

The IPC possesses essential computing attributes and features, including a computer motherboard, CPU, hard drive, memory, peripherals, and interfaces. It is equipped with an operating system, industrial control networks and protocols, computing capabilities, and a user-friendly human-machine interface (HMI).