Go Rugged with Intel® NUC Industrial and Fanless Mini PCs
Stand up to dust, grime, and heat with rugged, fanless mini PCs and kits built to perform in harsh environments.
The Industrial Mini PC Built for Rugged Performance
Factory, restaurant, hospital—anywhere conditions are harsh, Intel® NUC Rugged products keep things moving with enduring performance. They’re great for a tight fit and as embedded PCs for digital signage and kiosks. Design systems that support the latest industrial and manufacturing use cases—like automation and real-time data analytics—as well as contactless self-service engagement, dynamic signage, and much more.
Stands Up to Harsh Environments
These rugged, fanless mini PCs can withstand dirt, dust, and grime. Deploy menu boards in a greasy kitchen or user interface screens in a dusty factory. With no moving parts and high temperature tolerance, industrial Intel® NUC Rugged products can go where others can’t.
Ideal for IoT as an Embedded PC
This mini industrial computer is an excellent fit for space-constrained environments. Support an incredibly wide range of edge computing and industrial IoT use cases with robust performance and connectivity.
Remote Management Capabilities
Choose Intel® NUC Rugged products on the Intel vPro® platform for remote monitoring and management capabilities. Make software updates, troubleshoot, and repair devices all without a truck roll.
Intel® NUC Rugged Product Features
Get the durability you need for operator consoles, restaurant kiosks, mobile pedestal computers, and other use cases that demand robust, 24/7 operation. With a choice of Intel® processors, you can count on performance and reliability.
IP50 Certification for Dust Protection
Intel® NUC Rugged products have a fanless, ventless design with no moving parts, IP50 certified for minimal particle intrusion.
High Temperature Tolerance
Even without a fan, Intel® NUC Rugged products can operate in temperatures from 0 to 40˚C in the field.
Robust I/O and Connectivity
Connect to displays, storage, and other peripherals via HDMI, USB 3.0 and 2.0, and an internal four-lane eDP connector. Connect wirelessly via Intel® Wireless-AC and Bluetooth or via Ethernet with Intel® Gigabit LAN.
Display Emulation
Persistent display emulation allows the operating system (OS) to maintain an active display when an HDMI is disconnected. With virtual display emulation, a virtual screen is detected by the system.
Intel® Watchdog Timer Utility
Available on select Intel® NUC Rugged products, this utility monitors and restarts an unresponsive application or OS, protecting the end user experience.
Mounting Options
The Intel® NUC Rugged chassis offers multiple mounting options, including VESA-ready picture-frame keyholes or cable-tie indentations.
24/7 Operation
Intel® NUC Rugged products are built to last and qualified for 24/7 sustained operations1—a must-have for commercial and industrial use cases.
Overvoltage Protection
Intel® NUC Rugged products feature 12v to 24v DC input with overvoltage protection and dirty DC tolerance.
Warranty and Life Cycle
A three-year warranty and three-year guaranteed life cycle ensure performance that’s designed to last.
Intel vPro® Platform
Choose products on the Intel vPro® platform for remote management capabilities, business-class performance, built-in security features, and platform stability.
Find the Right Intel® NUC for Industrial Designs
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Best |
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| Intel® NUC 8 Rugged | Intel® NUC Rugged Elements | |
Available form factors |
Kit Board |
Chassis Board |
Processor |
Intel® Celeron® processor |
Available with Intel® NUC Compute Element: Intel® Celeron® processor Intel® Pentium® processor Intel® Core™ i3, i5, i7 processors Intel® Core™ i5, i7 vPro® processors |
Intel vPro® platform eligible |
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Chassis only with eligible Intel® NUC Compute Element |
Qualified for 24/7 operations |
✓ |
✓ |
High temperature tolerance |
✓ |
✓ |
Fanless and dust resistant (IP50) |
✓ |
✓ |
I/O options |
1x front USB 3.0, 1x rear USB 3.0, 2x rear USB 2.0 |
NUC Rugged Element Expandable BKCMCR1ABA
NUC Rugged Element Dual LAN BKCMCR1ABB
NUC Rugged Element Multi-HDMI BKCMCR1ABC
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Technical specs |
Compatible Products
Find third-party chassis options and other compatible products for Intel® NUC Mini PCs.
Intel® NUC Form Factors
Choose the Intel® NUC product that works best for your design needs, from complete mini PCs to customizable kits to boards and other modular components.
Intel® NUC Mini PC
Industrial-grade mini PCs are ready for a wide range of use cases, configured by Intel for optimized performance.
Intel® NUC Kits
Configure a ready-to-build kit and install your own memory, storage, and operating system.
Intel® NUC Boards
Ideal for embedded and custom designs, integrate a 4x4-inch board into your own system.
Intel® NUC Elements
This family of modular components lets you design custom solutions with minimal development time.
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Intel® NUC for Digital Signage
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Industrial PCs
Industrial PCs built on Intel® NUC products withstand harsh operating environments and deliver high performance.
Industrial IoT
Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions from Intel are the building blocks of the smart factory.
Información sobre productos y rendimiento
El funcionamiento continuado se define como funcionamiento 24 horas al día todos los días durante 5 años, con una utilización media del sistema del 50 % y una tasa de servicio prevista de un 1 % anual durante este período.