Rugged AiTRON-9E HMI from APLEX Delivers Intel Arc GPU and Edge AI Performance

By Chad Cox

Production Editor

Embedded Computing Design

September 09, 2025

News

Rugged AiTRON-9E HMI from APLEX Delivers Intel Arc GPU and Edge AI Performance
Image Credit: APLEX

Taipei, Taiwan. APLEX Technology Inc. introduced its fanless Intel Core Ultra 5/7 processor powered AiTRON-9E series, an ultra-slim HMI solution combining a rugged design with an edge-to-edge front bezel for AI-driven intelligence. The integrated Intel Arc GPU features the new Xe-core as well as an NPU for AI-accelerated computing allowing high-performance graphics, intelligent analytics, and real-time AI applications. DDR5-5600MHz SO-DIMM memory is supported up to 32GB with M.2 2280 storage.

Connectivity options include, four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, one COM, one HDMI, one DP, and two 2.5GbE LAN ports. Further customizations are available with configurable I/O expansion supporting additional COM ports, USB 2.0, or an integrated power button. Wireless communication is provided by optional Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, and 5G modules via M.2 slots and Nano-SIM support.

The AiTRON-9E has a -20~60˚C operating temperature range, a true flat IP66-rated front panel, and a full-bodied aluminum enclosure making it resistant to dust and water in challenging environments.

Elective sunlight-readable displays up to 1500 nits are available with optical bonding, anti-glare (AG), anti-reflection (AR), anti-fingerprint (AF), and anti-UV coatings. It handles both panel mount and VESA mount installations.

The solution is ideal for industrial control systems, EV charging stations, kiosks, and other self-service solutions.

For more information, visit aplex.com/index.php/product/list/hmi/aitron_-_9e_series_---_core_ultra#.

Chad Cox is the Production Editor at Embedded Computing Design. His responsibilities are centered around content creation, writing and editing, and article research and development. Chad covers industry news and events and is known to interact with various industrial leaders via on-premise visits and online interviews. He is responsible for the digital footprint and dissemination of news via social media posts, advertising creation and the production of newsletters including the Embedded Computing Design’s Daily.

He is well versed in many facets of industrial computing including Edge AI, IoT, Processing, Security, Open Source, and more.

Chad graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Cultural and Analytical Literature and holds a master’s in education.

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