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.

The iEP-5010G-DCN is a fanless industrial controller purpose-built for hazardous and harsh industrial environments. Powered by the Intel® Atom® x6425RE processor, the platform delivers reliable edge computing performance with flexible industrial I/O and long-term lifecycle support. Designed for extreme conditions, it operates within a -40°C to 70°C temperature range, supports high-altitude deployment up to 3000 meters, and provides wide-range DC power input. Certified for ATEX Zone 2, IECEx, and UL C1D2, and reinforced with EIA-364-65A Class IIIA (G3 conformal coating), the system ensures stable operation in explosive and corrosive environments. The platform also supports FDO-enabled automated deployment, IEC-61499 open automation, and IEC 62443-aligned security design, enabling secure device onboarding and flexible integration with modern industrial control architectures. Designed for industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and mining, the iEP-5010G-DCN enables intelligent edge computing directly within hazardous operational environments.

“We are honored that the iEP-5010G-DCN has been recognized with the Embedded Computing Design Best in Show Award at Embedded World,” said Kenny Chang, Chief Operation Officer at ASRock Industrial. “This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering secure, reliable edge computing platforms designed for the most demanding industrial environments.”

“These are the best-in-class embedded systems and products on the market right now,” said Ken Briodagh, Editor-in-Chief of Embedded Computing Design. “Our Best in Show Awards Submissions have grown every year and this is quite an accomplishment to be selected.”

By combining hazardous-location certifications, rugged reliability, and support for modern industrial automation frameworks, the award-winning iEP-5010G-DCN enables organizations to deploy intelligent edge computing safely in the most demanding environments, helping industries accelerate digital transformation while maintaining operational safety and reliability.

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