What Portwell does

Portwell, Inc. is a Taiwan-headquartered industrial embedded computing solutions provider founded in 1993, operating globally through eight regional offices across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company designs and manufactures computer-on-modules (COM Express Type 6, Type 7, Type 10, COM-HPC, SMARC, Qseven), industrial motherboards, rugged and medical-grade panel PCs, fanless embedded systems, and network appliances for industrial automation, healthcare, edge AI, and network security end markets. Its technology stack is built around a modular COM architecture paired with proprietary software toolkits (PET and RPET) that provide standardized API interfaces for system monitoring and remote management across Windows and Linux environments.

The company monetizes primarily through embedded computing hardware sales supplemented by Design and Manufacturing Services (DMS), which provides customization from specification definition and carrier board design through BIOS tuning, mechanical integration, thermal validation, and mass production. Distribution is executed via direct enterprise field sales with regional coverage and localized websites in the US, Japan, Germany, Korea, China, India, and Chile; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct sales engagement. Portwell holds a majority stake in Wincomm, a Taiwan-based medical and rugged panel PC specialist, which extends its reach into EN 60601-1 medical devices and ATEX/C1D2 explosion-proof systems, while technology alliances with Intel (Premier/iprestige partner), AMD, NVIDIA, and HAILO provide multi-vendor silicon access for AI edge platforms.

Name

Portwell

Legal name

Portwell, Inc.

Website

https://portwell.com.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Portwell is a Taiwan-based industrial embedded computing provider founded in 1993, designing COM Express modules, industrial motherboards, rugged and medical panel PCs, and edge AI systems for enterprise customers in manufacturing, healthcare, network security, and transportation/logistics across eight global regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Embedded Computing Hardware Sales: Portwell generates revenue primarily through the sale of embedded computing hardware including COM Express modules, industrial motherboards, embedded computers, panel PCs, network appliances, and medical-grade computers. The company offers both standard products and customized DMS (Design and Manufacturing Services) solutions.
2. Design and Manufacturing Services (DMS): Comprehensive design and manufacturing services supporting customers from specification definition, carrier board design, BIOS customization, I/O configuration, mechanical integration, thermal validation through mass production manufacturing. These services provide recurring engagement and long-term customer relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Portwell designs and manufactures industrial embedded computing hardware including COM Express modules (Type 6, Type 7, Type 10), COM-HPC, SMARC, Qseven, industrial motherboards, embedded computers, panel PCs, network appliances, and medical-grade computers. The company complements its hardware portfolio with PET and RPET software engineering toolkits and offers comprehensive Design and Manufacturing Services (DMS) for customized solutions from specification through mass production.

Product overview

Portwell is a Taiwan-based industrial embedded computing company founded in 1993 with 30+ years of expertise. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around modular computer-on-module (COM) architecture complemented by complete system solutions. The product portfolio centers on COM Express modules (Type 6, Type 7, Type 10), COM-HPC modules, SMARC, and Qseven form factors, paired with carrier boards and ready-to-deploy systems. Key product families include: PCOM-B659 and PCOM-B702GT COM Express modules for computing; WTP-9H66-22, WTP-8J66-22, and WTP-9K66 Series rugged stainless steel panel PCs with IP66/IP69K ratings; WMP-22T-PIS-L medical-grade all-in-one PCs for OR environments; PICO-8021 Pico-ITX SBC and LYNX-812E compact fanless embedded computers; PNAC-31110 and PNAC-32300 network appliances for SD-Branch; RUBY-D722G2A and WADE-8214-Q870 industrial motherboards; PSD series expansion cards for AI and PoE; and FUDA Series entry-level panel PCs. Portwell also provides PET and RPET software development toolkits and comprehensive DMS (Design and Manufacturing Services) from consulting through mass production. The modular architecture allows customers to select carrier boards and customize I/O configurations based on application requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wincomm: Medical-grade and rugged panel PC brand, including Medical OR All In One PCs, Medical Cart All In One PCs, AI Ready Medical All In One PCs with GPU, Full IP Stainless Steel Panel PCs, and ATEX C1D2 Explosion Proof Panel PCs. Wincomm products have won Taiwan Excellence Awards.

Products and services

• PCOM-B702GT COM Express Type 7 Compact module based on Intel Atom C3000/C3000-Refresh series processors, supporting DDR4 ECC SDRAM up to 64GB, 4x 10GBASE-KR ports, Intel QAT technology, and extended temperature range (-40C to 80C). Designed for networking and IoT applications.
• PCOM-B659 COM Express Type 6 Compact module featuring 13th Gen Intel Core P/U series processors with Intel 7 lithography. Supports up to 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM, PCIe Gen4, USB4, USB 3.2 Gen2, 2.5 Gigabit TSN Ethernet, discrete TPM 2.0. Optimized for AI edge computing and mission-critical applications such as medical imaging.
• WTP-9H66-22 21.5-inch Intel 12th Gen fanless stainless steel panel PC with IP66/IP69K full sealed enclosure, TPM 2.0, Intel vPro support. Features resistive or P-Cap touch options, dual LAN, multiple USB/COM ports. For food processing, pharmaceutical, and harsh industrial environments.
• WTP-8J66-22 21.5-inch Intel Elkhart Lake J6412 fanless stainless steel panel PC with IP66/67/69K sealed enclosure. Features dual touch options, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, wide temperature operation. Designed for hygienic and harsh industrial environments.
• WMP-22T-PIS-L 22-inch medical grade all-in-one PC featuring 13th Gen Intel Core i processor (15W), die-casting anti-bacteria aluminum housing, fanless design, optional UPS battery, IP54 rating. Supports video-in for endoscope integration. Designed for medical OR environments with EN 60601-1 compliance.
• PICO-8021 Pico-ITX SBC (100x72mm) powered by Intel Processor N150 or Atom x7000RE series. Features LPDDR5 up to 16GB, dual Intel GbE, USB 3.2, HDMI 1.4, TPM 2.0. Low power (approx 9W TDP) with wide temperature range (-45C to 85C). For medical carts, bedside terminals, and imaging systems.
• PCOM-BA03 Type 10 mini COM Express module with Intel Atom x7000E/RE series processors. Onboard LPDDR5 SDRAM up to 16GB, onboard eMMC up to 256GB. Low power consumption (6W to 12W), 4K display resolution. Designed as core edge computing module for AGV/AMR unmanned handling robots.
• PCOM-B706GT COM Express Type 7 Basic module powered by AMD Embedded Ryzen V3000 series with Zen 3 core architecture. Supports 2x DDR5 4800 MT/s SO-DIMM, up to 14x PCIe Gen 4 lanes, 2x 10G KR/SFI ports. Optional on-module PCIe x2 NVMe storage. For unmanned object control, drone systems, and long-range wireless communication.
• PNAC-31110 1U rackmount network appliance powered by Intel Atom C3758R processor. Features 4x SFP+, 4x 2.5GbE RJ45 with ETH bypass, 1x OCP NIC 3.0 slot, TPM 2.0, dual DC power inputs. For SD-WAN, edge networking, and mission-critical deployments.
• PNAC-32300 1U rackmount network appliance built on Intel Atom x7809C processor with up to 8 Efficient cores and Intel DL Boost (INT8), AVX2 support. Features 2x 2.5GbE, 2x SIM slots, M.2 storage, OCP slot, TPM 2.0. Design ready for 5G and WiFi. For SD-Branch edge networking applications.
• LYNX-812E Compact fanless embedded system (120x120x76mm) powered by Intel Atom x7000RE Series. Features dual 2.5GbE LAN, dual display (HDMI and USB Type-C with DP ALT), dual USB 3.2, dual COM ports (RS-232/422/485). Onboard LPDDR5 up to 32GB and eMMC up to 256GB. Wide DC input (12V-30V), operating temp -40C to 70C. For PLC/HMI integration, DAQ, and Modbus gateways.
• RUBY-D722G2A microATX mainboard powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) with H810 chipset. Supports DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s (96GB), PCIe 5.0 x16, dual Ethernet (OOB), 6x COM, 4x USB 3.2, 4x SATA III, triple-display (2x HDMI, 1x DP). AI-ready with NPU, designed for factory automation, medical imaging, and gaming systems.
• WADE-8214-Q870 Mini-ITX mainboard (170x170mm) with Intel Core Ultra 9/7/5 processors (Series 2) and Q870 chipset. Supports up to 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM, PCIe Gen5 x16, dual DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, dual LAN, 5x COM, 11x USB 3.2, 4x SATA III. For factory automation control cabinets, machine vision, and edge nodes.
• WTP-9K66 Series Stainless steel panel PC series (15" and 21.5" models) powered by Intel Core Ultra 125U processor delivering up to 22.5 TOPS AI performance. IP66/IP69K protection, TPM 2.0, Intel vPro, bezel-free full-flat P-Cap touch with glove/water modes. For smart manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceutical environments. Winner of 2026 Taiwan Excellence Award.
• FUDA Series Entry-level industrial panel PC series available in multiple generations (FUDA4, FUDA3, FUDA2). Compact design for industrial automation and embedded applications.
• WTPE Series ATEX C1D2 explosion-proof panel PC series (21.5", 19", and 15" display options) for offshore drilling platforms, hazardous area HMI, and field control applications.
• DMS (Design and Manufacturing Services) Comprehensive design and manufacturing services including consulting, product services, design services, manufacturing services, and logistics services. Supports customers from specification definition through carrier board design, BIOS customization, mechanical integration, thermal validation to mass production.
• PET (Portwell Engineering Toolkits) Comprehensive software development toolkit offering standard API interfaces for all Portwell boards and systems. Supports Windows and Linux OS, compliant with PICMG's eAPI standard. Provides system monitoring, device control, GPIO, SMBus/I2C, watchdog timer, fan control, temperature and voltage monitoring.
• RPET (Remote Portwell Engineering Toolkits) Remote management software toolkit upgraded from PET. Offers RESTful API suite for cross-platform remote monitoring, real-time BIOS/EC firmware monitoring, GPIO/I2C/SMBus read/write, power management, BIOS/EC updates. Includes web-based management example with source code.

Quantifiable outcome

• Device failures reduced by more than 70%, increasing overall utilization from 85% to 95%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Wincomm CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortwell is a major shareholder of Wincomm, a Taiwan-based company specializing in medical and rugged panel PCs. The partnership combines Wincomm's expertise in hygienic and medical-grade design with Portwell's embedded computing strength and global market reach. Wincomm products (medical panel PCs, rugged panel PCs, ATEX explosion-proof PCs) are distributed through Portwell's global network.
• Intel CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntel Partner Showcase member and Premier Partner (iprestige). Strategic technology partnership using Intel processor platforms (Core, Atom, Celeron series) across all product lines including COM Express modules, embedded systems, and industrial PCs. Products support Intel vPro, QAT, TSN/TCC, and other Intel technologies.
• AMDcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership using AMD Embedded Ryzen V3000 series processors in COM Express modules (PCOM-B706GT) for edge computing and unmanned systems applications.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for AI computing solutions using NVIDIA Jetson Orin modules (Nano, NX) in SD-Branch expansion cards and edge AI systems for real-time AI inference, traffic analytics, security monitoring, and video intelligence.
• PICMGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPICMG member supporting industry standards including COM Express, COM-HPC, SMARC, Qseven, and PICMG 1.3 specifications. Portwell's products support PICMG's eAPI standard through PET (Portwell Engineering Toolkits).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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