IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Industrial Systems (AIS) the leader in the design and manufacturing of industrial rugged displays and embedded computing systems, multi-touch screens, HMI thin clients, Operator Interface Terminals (OIT) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) technologies, is pleased to announce the availability of its next generation of extremely affordable, cost effective, open Industrial Panel PCs. The new family of standardized, Industrial Panel PCs from AIS are pre-designed, open-based HMIs with rugged construction and build quality. All models carry an IP65 NEMA 4/4X rating and feature an all-in-one system design.

Completely based on standard technologies to safeguard customer’s investment, the XML, ODBC, OPC, VBA, SOAP, Web services, TCP-IP, and SQL technologies have been integrated into the platform to guarantee easy data access and transparency for customers. They also provide communication among devices and back-end systems, and optimize the collection and transmission of information.

Their new generation of Industrial Panel PCs feature three models, available with different screen sizes, processors and features. The AIS 7” Industrial Touch Panel PC, their most affordable HMI, is powered by the Intel® Atom™ Processor Z510 (512K Cache, 1.10 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) configured with 1GB DDR2 RAM, 8GB Mini PCI-e SSSD, 2 x Ethernet, 2 x Serial, 2 x USB, 1 x VGA, 12V DC. The AIS HMI official model#: IPW07I93S-A2-4RT-XPE comes pre-installed with Windows XP Embedded and prices start at $499 (MFG Instant Rebate) from Google online stores.

For HMI model#: PMW10ID3S-H1-4RT-XPPE, their AIS 10.1” Industrial Touch Panel PC is loaded with an Intel® Atom™ Dual Core D2550 1.86 GHz, IP54 rated, configured with a larger 2GB DDR2, 160B HDD, plus 2 x Ethernet, 2 x Serial, 2 x USB, 1 x VGA, 12V DC. This unit is pre-installed Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems. Price starts at just $899 from Google online stores. Similar to their 10.1” build and performance, but with a larger screen, the AIS 15” Industrial Touch Panel PC is also powered with an Intel® Atom™ Dual Core D2550 1.86 GHz, IP65 rated, configurations with 2GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, 2 x Ethernet, 3 x Serial, 4 x USB, 1 x VGA, 2 x PS/2, 12V DC. AIS Model#: IP15ID7T-C3-5RT-XPPE comes pre-installed Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems. Price starts at $1,099 from Google online stores.

Their low price shouldn’t underscore the advanced functionality, features and performance of the new family of industrial panel PCs and HMIs adds, Nelson Tsay, President, American Industrial Systems, Inc. “By improving our cost structure, reliability methods, standards and production of standardized HMI products, we are able to offer our customers cost-effective, open-based Industrial Panel PC solutions that enable them to develop innovative products, faster, easier and more efficiently”. The new AIS industrial panel PC and HMI is a versatile control interface that can easily be integrated into new and existing machinery installations. It helps OEMs and end-users reduce development costs and shorten time-to-market. By utilizing industry leading HMI touch screen display technologies and an all-in-one system, combined with their expertise in operator control and monitoring applications, the new AIS Industrial panel PC will find use in a variety of demanding environments, industries and innovative application segments.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, AIS offers in-house electronic and mechanical design, software development, manufacturing and production and quality control services. Offering one of the widest ranges of industrial computing solutions, AIS solutions are available in a multitude of configurations for industrial, oil & gas, military and marine applications. The company is fully committed to empowering, improving and deliveringturnkey HMI, monitoring and display solutions for OEM, ODM and end-user customers.

AIS is an ISO 9001:2008 certified supplier and manufacturer of rugged computers and displays, and received completion of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). AIS is a manufacturer of a wide range off-the-shelf and customized industrial-grade HMI and display products in different configurations for various industrial, military, and outdoor digital signage applications. For more information, visit: www.aispro.com email: sales@aispro.com or contact: 1-888-485-6688.