Advantech Global

About Advantech Global

Advantech is a global company specializing in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. Founded in 1983 by K.C. Liu, who previously worked at Hewlett-Packard Taiwan, the company has become a leader in the industrial computer market. Liu, along with co-founder Chaney Ho, has guided Advantech's growth into a company with nearly 9,000 employees across 21 countries.

The company's business model is centered on providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions to connect industrial chains, working with partners to create business ecosystems that advance industrial intelligence. It serves a wide array of markets, including healthcare, logistics, retail, factory automation, and energy. Advantech's offerings include system integration, customer-centric design services, embedded systems, and automation products.

A key product line is the AMAX IoT Control Platform, which integrates PLC, HMI, and IoT functionalities into a single software-defined system. This platform is designed for precision automation, offering high-speed performance for applications in semiconductor manufacturing and high-speed assembly. The AMAX family includes various controllers, such as Panel Controllers (AMAX-PT series), Industrial PC Controllers (AMAX-7 series), and Embedded Controllers (AMAX-5 series), each tailored for specific industrial needs from HMI-centric concepts to edge data acquisition. The platform leverages technologies like EtherCAT and is built on the CODESYS framework, supporting both Windows and Linux environments to ensure seamless migration from legacy PLC systems.