The Industrial Mini PC Built for Rugged Performance
Factory, restaurant, hospital—anywhere conditions are harsh, Intel® NUC Rugged products keep things moving with enduring performance. They’re great for a tight fit and as embedded PCs for digital signage and kiosks. Design systems that support the latest industrial and manufacturing use cases—like automation and real-time data analytics—as well as contactless self-service engagement, dynamic signage, and much more.
Stands Up to Harsh Environments
These rugged, fanless mini PCs can withstand dirt, dust, and grime. Deploy menu boards in a greasy kitchen or user interface screens in a dusty factory. With no moving parts and high temperature tolerance, industrial Intel® NUC Rugged products can go where others can’t.
Ideal for IoT as an Embedded PC
This mini industrial computer is an excellent fit for space-constrained environments. Support an incredibly wide range of edge computing and industrial IoT use cases with robust performance and connectivity.
Remote Management Capabilities
Choose Intel® NUC Rugged products on the Intel vPro® platform for remote monitoring and management capabilities. Make software updates, troubleshoot, and repair devices all without a truck roll.
Intel® NUC Rugged Product Features
Get the durability you need for operator consoles, restaurant kiosks, mobile pedestal computers, and other use cases that demand robust, 24/7 operation. With a choice of Intel® processors, you can count on performance and reliability.
IP50 Certification for Dust Protection
Intel® NUC Rugged products have a fanless, ventless design with no moving parts, IP50 certified for minimal particle intrusion.
High Temperature Tolerance
Even without a fan, Intel® NUC Rugged products can operate in temperatures from 0 to 40˚C in the field.
Robust I/O and Connectivity
Connect to displays, storage, and other peripherals via HDMI, USB 3.0 and 2.0, and an internal four-lane eDP connector. Connect wirelessly via Intel® Wireless-AC and Bluetooth or via Ethernet with Intel® Gigabit LAN.
Display Emulation
Persistent display emulation allows the operating system (OS) to maintain an active display when an HDMI is disconnected. With virtual display emulation, a virtual screen is detected by the system.
Intel® Watchdog Timer Utility
Available on select Intel® NUC Rugged products, this utility monitors and restarts an unresponsive application or OS, protecting the end user experience.
Mounting Options
The Intel® NUC Rugged chassis offers multiple mounting options, including VESA-ready picture-frame keyholes or cable-tie indentations.
24/7 Operation
Intel® NUC Rugged products are built to last and qualified for 24/7 sustained operations1—a must-have for commercial and industrial use cases.
Overvoltage Protection
Intel® NUC Rugged products feature 12v to 24v DC input with overvoltage protection and dirty DC tolerance.
Warranty and Life Cycle
A three-year warranty and three-year guaranteed life cycle ensure performance that’s designed to last.
Intel vPro® Platform
Choose products on the Intel vPro® platform for remote management capabilities, business-class performance, built-in security features, and platform stability.
Find the Right Intel® NUC for Industrial Designs
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Good |
Best |
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| Intel® NUC 8 Rugged | Intel® NUC Rugged Elements | |
Available form factors |
Kit Board |
Chassis Board |
Processor |
Intel® Celeron® processor |
Available with Intel® NUC Compute Element: Intel® Celeron® processor Intel® Pentium® processor Intel® Core™ i3, i5, i7 processors Intel® Core™ i5, i7 vPro® processors |
Intel vPro® platform eligible |
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Chassis only with eligible Intel® NUC Compute Element |
Qualified for 24/7 operations |
✓ |
✓ |
High temperature tolerance |
✓ |
✓ |
Fanless and dust resistant (IP50) |
✓ |
✓ |
I/O options |
1x front USB 3.0, 1x rear USB 3.0, 2x rear USB 2.0 |
NUC Rugged Element Expandable BKCMCR1ABA
NUC Rugged Element Dual LAN BKCMCR1ABB
NUC Rugged Element Multi-HDMI BKCMCR1ABC
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Technical specs |
Compatible Products
Find third-party chassis options and other compatible products for Intel® NUC Mini PCs.
Intel® NUC Form Factors
Choose the Intel® NUC product that works best for your design needs, from complete mini PCs to customizable kits to boards and other modular components.
Intel® NUC Mini PC
Industrial-grade mini PCs are ready for a wide range of use cases, configured by Intel for optimized performance.
Intel® NUC Kits
Configure a ready-to-build kit and install your own memory, storage, and operating system.
Intel® NUC Boards
Ideal for embedded and custom designs, integrate a 4x4-inch board into your own system.
Intel® NUC Elements
This family of modular components lets you design custom solutions with minimal development time.
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Industrial PCs
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Industrial IoT
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Product and Performance Information
Sustained operation is defined as 24/7 operation for five years with 50 percent system utilization on average, with an expected service rate of 1 percent per year during this period.