2026-05-12

ASRock Industrial Introduces iEP-5010G-DCN, an ATEX & C1D2-certified Edge Controller for Hazardous Environments

Taipei, Taiwan (May 12, 2026) – ASRock Industrial announces the launch of the iEP-5010G-DCN, a fanless industrial controller engineered for deployment in hazardous and safety-regulated environments. Powered by the Intel® Atom® x6425RE processor (Elkhart Lake) and supporting In-band ECC memory, the iEP-5010G-DCN delivers robust performance, flexible IOs, and expansion optimized for industrial automation and distributed edge control. Designed for extreme industrial conditions, the system operates within a wide temperature range of -40°C to 70°C, supports high-altitude deployment up to 3000 meters, and features 6-36VDC wide-range power input, and long-term lifecycle availability. Certified for ATEX Zone 2 and UL C1D2 hazardous environments, and reinforced with conformal coating protection validated to EIA-364-65A Class IIIA corrosion standards, the platform supports reliable operation in G3-level industrial environments. The iEP-5010G-DCN enables intelligent edge computing directly within explosive and corrosive environments. Combining rugged reliability with hazardous-location compliance in a compact, rugged design, the platform is primed for oil and gas facilities, mining and metals operations, chemical plants, water and wastewater, and energy infrastructure requiring continuous, safety-certified edge performance.

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2026-05-05

ASRock Industrial Advances Trustworthy Robot with Leading Secure Edge AI Platforms at CYBERSEC 2026

Taipei, Taiwan (May 5, 2026) – ASRock Industrial, in collaboration with Taiwan's robotics supply chain and ITRI, took center stage at CYBERSEC 2026 to showcase the 'Trustworthy Robot,' powered by its secure edge AI platform based on NUC-358H. The demonstration at the Cyber Taiwan Pavilion highlighted a new paradigm in which cybersecurity is embedded into intelligent systems from the ground up, with ASRock Industrial’s secure edge AI platform serving as the core foundation enabling trustworthy robotics. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited the booth, gaining first-hand insight into the live demonstration of the Trustworthy Robot and witnessing the industry’s capabilities in cybersecurity and AI-driven innovation. As one of the first in Taiwan to achieve IEC 62443-4-1 / 4-2 industrial cybersecurity certifications, ASRock Industrial follows a rigorous secure development process for its edge AI platforms. The company is also showcasing its comprehensive edge AI and cybersecurity solutions, Ai FDO and AiSafeguard, at the AIoT & Hardware Security Zone, further expanding the application footprint of secure edge AI.

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2026-04-21

ASRock Industrial’s AI BOX-A395 Powers OpenClaw for Scalable, Fully Local Autonomous AI

Taipei, Taiwan (April 21, 2026) – ASRock Industrial is proud to announce that its AI BOX A395 is now recognized as the premier hardware platform for running OpenClaw, a cutting-edge local AI agent framework designed for privacy-focused, autonomous AI operations. Powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processor, up to 128GB high-speed LPDDR5x-8000 unified memory, 10GbE LAN port, and equipped with advanced cooling for 24/7 silent operation, the AI BOX A395 offers exceptional performance, AI acceleration, and enterprise-grade stability in a compact form factor. This powerful combination enables the AI BOX A395 to run OpenClaw and large AI models locally, eliminating the need for cloud services and significantly reducing operational costs. It ensures that OpenClaw can operate continuously, efficiently, and reliably in both enterprise and personal environments, while maintaining the highest levels of security, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

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2026-04-14

ASRock Industrial Introduces AiUAC Copilot to Accelerate IEC 61499 Automation from Concept to Deployment

Taipei, Taiwan (April, 14) – The complexity of control application engineering remains a key obstacle to the broader adoption of open industrial automation. As IEC 61499-based systems scale across distributed and software-defined control architectures, the development of control logic continues to require substantial manual effort, specialized expertise, and extended implementation timelines. ASRock Industrial today introduced AiUAC Copilot, an AI-assisted control engineering solution designed to improve the efficiency of IEC 61499 application development by converting high-level control specifications into deployable logic artifacts. AiUAC Copilot streamlines development workflows of IEC 61499 function block, reduces manual effort, and accelerates time-to-market. It empowers open automation to deliver modular, vendor-independent control execution, enhanced scalability, and greater flexibility in distributed automation systems.

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2026-04-08

ASRock Industrial Launches AI BOX-A395, Compact AI Workstation Powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max

ASRock Industrial Launches AI BOX-A395, Compact AI Workstation Powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max

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2026-04-07

ASRock Industrial Accelerates Intelligent Automation with Secure Edge AIoT Solutions at Japan IT Week Spring 2026

Taipei, Taiwan (April 7, 2026) – ASRock Industrial announces its participation in Japan IT Week Spring 2026, taking place from April 8-10, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan, Booth W24-6. At the event, the company will present its latest secure edge AIoT portfolio, combining high-performance computing platforms with integrated cybersecurity and intelligent automation software to support next-generation digital transformation across industrial and commercial environments. Designed to address the accelerating demand for smart manufacturing, AI-driven automation, and resilient infrastructure, ASRock Industrial’s solutions enable seamless deployment from edge device to system operation while ensuring long-term reliability and security.

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2026-04-01

ASRock Industrial and CSI Validate O-PAS™ Systems Management Architecture with the iEP-7020E and AiSMA

Taipei, Taiwan (April 1, 2026) – ASRock Industrial today announced a collaboration with Collaborative Systems Integration (CSI), both members of the Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) and the Coalition of Open Process Automation (COPA), to validate standards-based Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS™) systems management architecture. Aligned with the O-PAS™ Standard, the joint initiative demonstrates a scalable and interoperable systems management model for Distributed Control Nodes (DCNs) operating within open, software-defined industrial automation environments. At the center of the validation was the integration of ASRock Industrial’s iEP-7020E industrial edge platform with AiSMA (ASRock Industrial System Management Architecture), a native Redfish®-based lifecycle management framework. Together, the solution enables secure hardware discovery, automated provisioning, firmware validation, and real-time event monitoring across heterogeneous systems.

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2026-04-01

[Case Study] CSI and ASRock Industrial Validate Standards-Based O-PASTM Systems Management Architecture

Collaborative Systems Integration (CSI), in partnership with ASRock Industrial, both members of the OPAF (Open Process Automation Forum) and COPA (Coalition of Open Process Automation), successfully validated a standards-based systems management architecture aligned with the Open Group O-PAS™ Standard.

The joint effort demonstrates how Distributed Control Nodes (DCNs) can be securely discovered, provisioned, managed, and continuously monitored within an open, software-defined industrial ecosystem, enhancing interoperability, scalability, and lifecycle efficiency across modern process automation environments.

A key milestone of the initiative was the integration of the ASRock Industrial iEP-7020E with AiSMA (ASRock Industrial System Management Architecture), a Redfish® agent native lifecycle management framework, forming the DCN management foundation to enable O-PAS™ system management & orchestration functions.

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2026-03-17

ASRock Industrial Launches AI BOX-A395, Compact AI Workstation Powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max

Taipei, Taiwan (March 17, 2026) – As the era of pervasive AI reshapes industries worldwide, ASRock Industrial today announced the AI BOX-A395, a compact yet powerful AI box that brings the performance of an ultimate AI workstation into a single system. Powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processors, delivering up to 126 overall TOPS of AI acceleration while integrating CPU, GPU, and NPU within a compact system. With support for up to 128GB LPDDR5x-8000 unified memory, it enables large AI models and data-intensive workloads to run directly on-device, delivering responsive AI processing while reducing reliance on cloud infrastructure. Designed for enterprises, developers, and system integrators, the AI BOX-A395 supports the AI everywhere ecosystem by translating large-scale AI capabilities into practical local deployment. By combining high compute density, integrated AI acceleration, and rich I/O connectivity, the system provides a scalable foundation for applications ranging from AI model and application development, engineering and 3D design, and high-resolution content creation and media production.

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2026-03-11

ASRock Industrial’s iEP-5010G-DCN Wins Embedded Computing Design Best in Show Award at Embedded World 2026

Taipei, Taiwan (March 11, 2026) – ASRock Industrial is honored to receive the Best in Show Award at Embedded World 2026, presented by Embedded Computing Design, for its iEP-5010G-DCN Industrial Controller. The Best in Show Awards recognize the most innovative technologies showcased at Embedded World, highlighting solutions that deliver significant advancements in design excellence, outstanding performance, and significant market impact in the fields of embedded and industrial computing.

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