# Business-Focused PC Solutions 'Avalue' Has Debuted the 'SLP-WHG' Slot PC Solution for Industry 4.0 By Colin Smith | Published 2021-12-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slot-pc-solution References: [avalue.tw](https://www.avalue.com.tw/products/Computing-System/Expandable-System/Expandable-System/SLP-WHG-EtherCAT_3147)  '[Avalue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rackmount-servers),' the Taipei-based global PC solutions provider, has debuted a slot PC solution curated specifically for industry 4.0. This slot PC is named the 'SLP-WHG' and it contains several features geared towards industrial enhancement and production efficiency. The SLP-WHG incorporates an 'EtherCAT' card in its PCI-E port, which allows for the integration of hardware and software elements to enable high-performance industrial automation. Avalue notes that EtherCAT cards increase the production efficiency of a slot PC by 30% over a non-EtherCAT PC. On top of EtherCAT functionality, the SLP-WHG is designed specifically for industrial environments. It supports voltages between 12 to 24V and operates fanless at temperatures between -20ºC and 50ºC, which is astonishingly cold. The PC features an 8th Gen '[Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-mini-pc) [Core](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/histone)' processor and various bus expansion slots on the motherboard to allow for customization to meet certain factory requirements. The chassis of the SLP-WHG is easily mountable through its design, allowing it to be fixed to a wall, device, or any other unit. Image Credit: Avalue ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Industry 4.0-focused Pcs:** The trend towards curating PC solutions for industry 4.0 is growing, presenting an opportunity for companies to create innovative and specialized products. - **Ethercat Integration:** The integration of EtherCAT technology in PC solutions is becoming more prevalent, creating opportunities for businesses to incorporate this technology into their operations. - **Industrial PC Customization:** The trend towards customizable industrial PCs is increasing, providing an opening for companies to create tailored and specialized solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Industrial Automation:** The EtherCAT integration in PC solutions presents an opportunity for the industrial automation industry to increase production efficiency. - **Manufacturing:** Customizable PC solutions with specialized features are valuable for the manufacturing industry to improve efficiency and productivity. - **Energy and Utilities:** The durability and fanless operation of the SLP-WHG makes it a strong candidate for use in energy and utility operations in extreme temperatures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retail-Ready Motherboard Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-pc-motherboards.md) - [Rugged Mountable Servers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rackmount-servers.md) - [Single-Board PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asrock-industrial-4x4.md) - [Industrial-Grade Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4x4-box-7840.md) - [Smart Factory Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cincoze-di1100-mini-pc.md) - [Value-Focused Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geekom-a6.md) - [Powerfully Efficient Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-mini-pc.md) - [Fanless Edge-Computing PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biostar-ms-nano.md) - [High-Power Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs.md)