India, Nov. 14 -- Qualcomm Technologies has introduced the Dragonwing IQ-X Series, a new line of industrial-grade processors designed to power the next generation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), advanced HMIs, edge controllers, panel PCs and rugged box PCs. The launch marks Qualcomm's most direct push into the industrial compute layer, bringing its Oryon CPU architecture into environments that demand long life-cycles, harsh-condition reliability, and sustained edge intelligence.

The move reflects a broader shift across global manufacturing: industrial systems are now expected to combine deterministic control, high-performance edge compute, and embedded AI capabilities within a single, power-efficient platform.

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