The development history of industrial pc

"Early Development Stage (1950s-1960s)": During this period, industrial control mainly relied on relay logic control systems. With the development of electronic technology, simple control devices based on electron tubes appeared, which can be regarded as the prototype of industrial computers.

 

"Growth Stage (1970s-1980s)": The emergence of microprocessors marked the real beginning of the development of industrial computers. During this period, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) began to become popular, which combined computer technology and traditional relay control technology, greatly improving the flexibility and efficiency of industrial control systems.

 

"Mature Stage (1990s-early 21st Century)": With the advancement of personal computer technology, PC-based industrial control solutions became popular. This type of industrial computer usually uses standard commercial PC hardware, but is equipped with special software and interfaces to meet the needs of industrial applications. In addition, embedded systems have also begun to be widely used in the field of industrial automation.

 

"Modern Stage (21st Century to Present)": With the development of new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and cloud computing, industrial computers have entered a new era of intelligence. Modern industrial computers not only have the high reliability and stability of traditional industrial computers, but can also be connected to the network to achieve remote monitoring, data analysis and other functions. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has also been introduced into industrial computers, enabling equipment to self-learn and optimize, further improving production efficiency and product quality.