What Acnodes does

Acnodes Corporation is a privately held US industrial computing hardware manufacturer founded in 1994 and headquartered in Chino, California. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio of ruggedized computing and display products, including rackmount computers (1U through 5U form factors), rackmount GPU workstations, fanless embedded box PCs, industrial panel PCs, open frame and panel mount monitors, and rack console/KVM solutions. Products are engineered for harsh environments and feature MIL-STD-810/461/1275 testing, IP65 through IP69K ingress protection, wide-temperature operation (typically -20C to 60C, with extended models to -40C to 70C), fanless passive cooling architectures, and configurable processor, memory, storage, and expansion options. The portfolio spans 500+ SKUs and is sold across more than 50 countries.

Acnodes operates a configure-to-order business model: customers select chassis form factor, processor (Intel Core/Atom/Celeron or AMD Ryzen), memory, storage, expansion cards, operating system, and certifications through a Request a Quote (RFQ) workflow on the company website, with sales engineering support from specification through deployment. Pricing is entirely quote-based with no public list pricing or e-commerce channel. The company sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales with no disclosed channel partners or resellers, and targets vertical markets in manufacturing and industrial automation (primary), defense and military, oil and gas, and transportation. Key technical differentiators include custom engineering capability, long product lifecycles of 5-7+ years, revision-controlled builds for drop-in replacement, and 100,000+ hour MTBF ratings for 24/7 continuous operation.

The company is privately held by its founders/management with no external institutional investment, no recorded acquisitions or ownership changes, and no publicly disclosed revenue. Headcount is in the 11-50 range. A 2024-2025 strategic push into rackmount GPU workstations supporting high-end NVIDIA RTX cards (including RTX 4090, RTX 4500 Ada, and RTX 5070) positions the company to benefit from industrial AI/HPC infrastructure spend while maintaining its ruggedized differentiation.

Name

Acnodes

Legal name

Acnodes Corporation

Website

https://acnodes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acnodes Corporation designs and manufactures ruggedized industrial computing hardware, including rackmount computers, GPU workstations, panel PCs, embedded systems, and industrial monitors, serving manufacturing, defense, oil and gas, transportation, and automation customers across 50+ countries via direct configure-to-order sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Computing Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Embedded Computers (Box PCs) (HDACALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Panel PCs & HMI Terminals (HDACALAE), Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Industrial computing hardware
• Rugged rackmount computers
• Panel mount monitors
• Fanless embedded systems
• KVM console solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Acnodes generates revenue through the sale of industrial computing hardware including rackmount computers, panel PCs, embedded systems, industrial monitors, and rack console solutions. Products are sold as complete systems with customizable configurations including processor, memory, storage, expansion cards, and operating systems. The company offers both standard off-the-shelf configurations and fully custom engineering solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Acnodes designs, manufactures, and distributes ruggedized industrial computing hardware including rackmount computers, rackmount GPU workstations, fanless embedded box PCs, industrial panel PCs, open-frame and panel-mount monitors, portable dumb terminals, and rack console/KVM solutions. Products are sold as configurable systems with customizable processors, memory, storage, expansion cards, and operating systems, engineered to operate reliably in extreme environments with wide temperature ranges, shock/vibration tolerance, and IP-rated enclosures.

Product overview

Acnodes Corporation is an industrial computing hardware manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of ruggedized computing and display solutions. The product lineup spans rackmount computers (1U, 2U, 3U, 4U, 5U form factors), rackmount GPU workstations (2U through 5U), fanless embedded computers and box PCs, panel PCs, industrial monitors (open frame, panel mount, rackmount), rack console/KVM solutions, portable dumb terminals, and KVM accessories. The portfolio is organized around a platform of modular, configurable hardware — customers select chassis form factor, processor type (Intel/AMD), memory, storage, expansion slots, and power supply to meet application requirements. Key product families include the RMC series rackmount computers (RMC81109 through RMC8417A) ranging from compact 1U to spacious 4U/5U chassis; the Rackmount GPU Workstation sub-brand (RMC2250, RMC3317, RMC4402, RMC5102, RMC6442) for AI and graphics-intensive workloads; the Fanless Embedded PC series including IP-rated microbox and rugged military embedded PCs; the Panel PC line for industrial HMI and automation; industrial LCD monitors across open frame (PM series), panel mount (APM/APW/APH/APA/PMN series), and rackmount styles; and the Monitor Keyboard Drawer / KVM console series supporting VGA, Cat6, Matrix Cat6, USB Hub, and DVI-D KVM configurations with LCD screen sizes from 17 to 27 inches. Products are engineered for harsh environments with features such as wide-temperature operation (-20C to 60C+), MIL-STD testing, IP ratings (IP65 through IP69K), fanless passive cooling, and shock/vibration resistance. The company operates on a configure-to-order model, allowing customization of processors, memory, storage, expansion cards, operating systems, and accessories across most product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rackmount Computers Configurable rackmount computers available in 1U (e.g., RMC81109), 2U (RMC5210A, RMC5254, RMC5255, RMC5265, RMC5285, RMC7212A), 3U (RMC2820, RMC6343A, RMC8351, RMC8353A), and 4U (RMC6440A, RMC6446B, RMC8404, RMC8405, RMC8406A, RMC8414A, RMC8416, RMC8417A) chassis configurations. Support Intel Core Ultra/Core i/AMD Ryzen processors, multiple PCIe expansion slots, configurable storage bays, and various PSU options for enterprise and industrial server deployments.
• Rackmount GPU Workstations Rackmount GPU workstations designed for AI, machine learning, and graphics-intensive workloads. Models include 2U (RMC2250), 3U (RMC3317), 4U (RMC4402, RMC6442), and 5U (RMC5102) systems supporting NVIDIA RTX A2000, RTX series, RTX 4090 24GB, RTX 4500 Ada 24GB, and RTX 5070 12GB graphics cards with optional liquid cooling.
• Fanless Embedded Box PCs Compact fanless embedded computers powered by Intel Atom, Celeron, or Core-series processors, featuring aluminum heat sink cooling, rugged space-efficient construction, versatile I/O connectivity and expansion options. Designed for factory automation, remote monitoring, transportation, manufacturing, production lines, and 24/7 workloads.
• IP Rated Microbox Small PCs Full IP-rated industrial box PCs with Intel Atom processors and rugged heavy-duty steel chassis, featuring fanless cooling, 4-corner bumper protection, anti-corrosive surface coating, and extended temperature ranges from -25C to 70C. Models include FES9120 (IP65) and FES9125 (IP66).
• Rugged Military Embedded PCs High-performance, reliable compact systems designed for harsh environments and military applications. Features Intel Atom/Celeron/Core processors, rugged IP-rated enclosures with MIL-STD testing compliance, extended temperature ranges, and resistance to shock and vibration. Models include FES6128 (IP67), FES8127, FES9267, FES9280, FES9281, FES9281-CU02, and FES9282.
• Front Access I/O Rackmount Computers Sub-brand of rackmount computers engineered with all I/O ports, drive bays, and system controls accessible directly from the front of the rack, simplifying maintenance and cable organization in enclosed or hard-to-reach spaces. Includes models RMC8416 and RMC8417A.
• Rackmount Keyboard Drawers and KVM Rack LCD Consoles Space-efficient rackmount keyboard drawers with 104-key keyboard, integrated touchpad or trackball, and durable metal construction, plus rackmount LCD console and LCD KVM console drawers combining an industrial-grade LCD monitor and keyboard with pointing device into 1U to 2U rackmount drawers. Available in 17, 19, and 20-27 inch sizes with up to 4K resolution, touchscreen options, and integrated KVM switches (VGA KVM, Cat6 KVM, Matrix Cat6 KVM, USB Hub KVM, DVI-D KVM) supporting 8 to 32 ports with local, remote, and IP console options.
• Portable Dumb Terminals Portable dumb terminal solutions for ruggedized display and computing. Models include PKD8173 (17.3-inch Full HD ruggedized portable display with 1920 x 1080 resolution) and PKD8175 (all aluminum triple 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080P LCD panels with 5760 x 1080 max resolution, Display Port/mini DP/HDMI/DVI inputs).
• Open Frame Monitors Open frame LCD monitors in sizes from 7 to 55 inches (PMW6XXX widescreen series and PMW70XX 4K UHD series) with slim bare metal enclosure for integration into custom enclosures. Features include resistive or capacitive touch screen, high brightness options up to 1000 nits, AG/AR glass, EMI mesh shielding, and video inputs including VGA, HDMI, DP, and DVI. Designed for kiosks, industrial automation, self-service, healthcare, and gaming.
• 1000-Nits High Brightness Open Frame Monitors Sunlight readable open frame monitors with 1000-nit high brightness display for outdoor industrial applications. Models include PMH8170 (17-inch, 1280x1024), PMH8172 (17.3-inch, 1920x1080), PMH8190 (19-inch), PMH9190 (1440x900), and PMH9220 (21.5-inch, 1920x1080). Features include VGA + DVI-D video input and rugged open frame metal construction.
• Aluminum Front Bezel Panel Mount Monitors Panel mount industrial LCD monitors in standard (APM5XXX series, 10.4-20 inch), widescreen (APW5XXX series, 13.3-28 inches), 4K UHD (APW40XX series, 13.3-32 inches), high brightness sunlight readable (APH series, 7-21.5 inches with 1000-nits), and IP66 waterproof (APA series, 7-23.8 inches) variants. Features include aluminum front bezel, optional IP65 rated front bezel, resistive/capacitive/projected capacitive touch screens, SDI input, quad display, and DC power input.
• Waterproof Stainless Steel Monitors Waterproof stainless steel monitors (PMN80XXX series) with fully IP-rated stainless steel (SUS316) enclosure for pharmaceutical, medical, marine, food processing, clean room, and outdoor environments. Available in 10.1 to 27 inches with Resistive or P-Cap multi-touch capabilities, optional 1000-nit high brightness display, optical bonding, and IP66/69K ratings.
• Rugged Industrial Monitors (MIL-STD-810G/IP Rated) Rugged LCD monitors designed to meet MIL-STD-810G/461 military testing standards for mission-critical systems. Environmentally sealed to IP65/IP66 rating. Models include AP-S2012 (12.1-inch, 1000-nits), AP-S2014 (10.4-inch), and PM9107-ML (7-inch). Features include rear VESA mounting, optional 5-wire resistive touchscreen, dual mode NVIS, and vehicle/desktop mounting brackets.
• Industrial Panel PCs All-in-one touchscreen panel PCs combining a display and computing hardware in an industrial-grade housing. Available from 7 to 24+ inches with resistive, capacitive, or multi-touch displays, aluminum or stainless-steel enclosures, IP-rated front bezels, serial ports (RS-232/422/485), USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, GPIO, fanless cooling, and wide-temperature components. Designed for manufacturing, food processing, transportation, healthcare, and automation.
• KVM Cables and Accessories USB cables and accessories for KVM systems including USB-C KVM dongles (DG-CU), DVI USB KVM dongles (DG-DU), HDMI USB KVM dongles (DG-HU), DisplayPort USB KVM dongles (DG-PU), and VGA USB KVM dongles (DG-VU).

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended product lifecycle of 5-7+ years vs. 1-2 years for consumer PCs reduces requalification and recertification costs
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Advantech: Taiwan-based global leader in industrial computing, embedded platforms, and rugged panel PCs. Directly comparable to Acnodes across rackmount industrial PCs, panel PCs/HMI, and embedded fanless systems, with broader scale and a more extensive vertical portfolio.
• OnLogic (formerly Logic Supply): US-based specialist in rugged industrial PCs, fanless systems, and edge computing hardware serving industrial automation, manufacturing, and harsh-environment deployments. Closely aligned with Acnodes on small-form-factor rugged PCs and configure-to-order sales.
• AAEON: Designs and manufactures industrial motherboards, embedded box PCs, and rugged panel PCs with wide temperature and fanless variants. Direct overlap with Acnodes' embedded box PC and panel PC lines for factory automation and transportation customers.
• Kontron: European-headquartered embedded computing and industrial PC manufacturer with a strong portfolio in rail, defense, and industrial automation. Comparable to Acnodes on ruggedized, long-lifecycle embedded platforms and certifications-driven selling.
• Nexcom: Taiwan-based industrial computing solutions provider focused on network appliances, in-vehicle/mobile computing, and rugged industrial PCs. Comparable to Acnodes on transportation, industrial automation, and custom configuration services.
• Axiomtek: Designs and manufactures industrial PCs, embedded systems, and rugged panel PCs/IPCs. Direct overlap with Acnodes on fanless embedded computers, industrial panel PCs, and rail/transit certifications.
• Trenton Systems: US-based rugged server and industrial PC manufacturer focused on defense, industrial, and harsh-environment workloads. Strong direct comparison to Acnodes on MIL-STD-810, long-life components, and US-made positioning.
• Premio Inc. US-based rugged edge computing and industrial PC company specializing in fanless mini PCs, embedded systems, and industrial servers. Highly comparable to Acnodes' rugged and embedded box PC portfolio.
• DFI: Industrial motherboard, embedded system, and rugged PC manufacturer with a strong focus on industrial automation, transportation, and AIoT edge computing. Comparable to Acnodes on industrial form factors and broad processor support.
• IEI Integration: Taiwan-based industrial PC and embedded system manufacturer offering panel PCs, fanless systems, and ruggedized platforms. Direct overlap with Acnodes on configuration-rich industrial PCs for automation and medical/transportation markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acnodescorp

Compliance17 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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