The Hardware Layer for Connected Manufacturing
As manufacturing systems become more connected, intelligent, and data-driven, reliable hardware is essential to turning machine signals into useful information and action. From industrial I/O and machine connectivity to rugged edge computing, workload consolidation, AI, and vision, Sealevel provides the hardware layer between the machine and the applications that monitor, control, analyze, and act.
At IMTS 2026, explore flexible I/O, EtherNet/IP-ready connectivity, rugged embedded computing, and high-performance edge platforms engineered to support connected automation across new and existing manufacturing systems.
Built for reliability. Designed to scale. Ready for what’s next.
Reduce System
Integration Time
Use proven compute, I/O, and connectivity platforms to accelerate system development and reduce redesign complexity.
Support Modular
Architectures
Combine compute, I/O, expansion, and communication capabilities in right-fit architectures that can evolve with changing system requirements.
Bridge Legacy and
Modern Systems
Connect existing equipment with newer compute, network, and control platforms through reliable industrial I/O and communication interfaces.
Scale from Standard
to Custom
Start with proven standard platforms and scale through Sealevel’s in-house engineering, manufacturing, and lifecycle support.
Featured at IMTS 2026
From Plant-Floor Signals to Edge Intelligence
Explore Sealevel hardware on display across the connected manufacturing architecture—from machine data and industrial I/O to rugged edge computing, workload consolidation, AI acceleration, and machine vision.
Relio R1 Family
Rugged industrial edge computing for control, monitoring, communications, and local processing near the machine.
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Relio R1 HPC+
High-performance edge computing for workload consolidation, AI acceleration, high-speed networking, and hypervisor-enabled architectures.
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Torvex
Rugged NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin-based computing for machine vision, AI inference, and sensor-rich edge applications.
ExploreTechnology Built for Connected Automation
Rugged Embedded Compute
Sealevel rugged embedded computers bring reliable processing closer to machines, sensors, and control systems. From industrial control and monitoring to workload consolidation, AI acceleration, and machine vision, these platforms support right-sized edge architectures where performance, connectivity, space, power, environmental requirements, and long lifecycle deployment matter.
- Rugged x86 industrial edge computers
- High-performance platforms for workload consolidation and virtualization
- AI acceleration and NVIDIA Jetson-based edge computing
- Configurable architectures for constrained and demanding deployments
I/O & System Connectivity
Reliable automation starts with trustworthy access to machine and sensor data. Sealevel industrial I/O connects sensors, controllers, equipment, and compute platforms across new and existing automation architectures—supporting machine control, monitoring, data acquisition, and the reliable inputs required for advanced analytics, condition monitoring, and AI.
- EtherNet/IP distributed I/O for PLC and industrial automation networks
- Digital, analog, serial, USB, Ethernet, and CAN interfaces
- PCIe, USB, and Ethernet expansion options
- Standard and application-specific I/O configurations
Communications & Data Interfaces
Manufacturing systems often span multiple generations of equipment, interfaces, and network architectures. Sealevel communication products help bridge, extend, and preserve those connections—allowing proven field devices and specialized interfaces to remain useful as host computers, networks, and automation architectures evolve.
- Serial-to-Ethernet and other interface conversion
- Protocol bridging and specialty communications
- Reliable device communication and data transfer
- Connectivity for distributed and mixed-generation systems
Engineered, Manufactured, and Supported Under One Roof
For long-lived manufacturing applications, reliability extends beyond the hardware itself. Sealevel’s vertically integrated approach brings engineering, manufacturing, testing, and technical support together under one roof, helping customers maintain greater control over product quality, configuration, lifecycle, and change as systems move from development into production.
Sealevel delivers long-term program continuity through:
- In-house engineering, manufacturing, testing, and technical support
- Quality systems, traceability, and controlled product change
- Rugged embedded computing, I/O, and communication expertise
- Standard platforms that can scale with evolving requirements
- Custom and COTS solutions backed by 40 years of engineering experience
Sealevel at IMTS 2026
Visit Sealevel at booth #236333 to explore the hardware layer behind connected manufacturing—from industrial I/O and EtherNet/IP connectivity to rugged edge computing, workload consolidation, AI acceleration, and machine vision.
Bring us your system architecture, interface requirements, environmental constraints, or lifecycle challenges. Our team can help evaluate the right standard or custom path for machine connectivity, edge compute, consolidation, and advanced AI or vision applications.
Visit Sealevel in the North Building, Booth #236333
Earle Foster
Sr. VP Sales
Earle has more than 35 years of sales, management and leadership experience. He helps guide customers toward the best I/O and computing solutions, from off-the-shelf products to custom, application-specific designs.
Marc Foster
Western Regional Sales Manager
Marc joined the Sealevel team in 2001. A proud Clemson Tiger, Marc specializes in solutions for defense and industrial automation applications, working with customers to address their specific needs.
Clay Counts
Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Clay, a Clemson graduate, leads business development for embedded computing, serial communications, and digital I/O solutions, supporting government, military, and industrial programs.
Steve Mueller
Central Region Sales Manager
Steve is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience supporting strategic solutions for Medical, Transportation and Industrial OEMs.
Ben Fleschler
Inside Sales Representative
Solution-oriented with a passion for solving complex problems, Ben works closely with engineers and system integrators to support embedded computing and I/O solutions for AI- sensing, vision, and autonomous platforms. Ben emphasizes integration readiness, reliability, and long-term support for unmanned systems.
Doug Trent
Inside Sales Representative
Is it a squirrel? Is it a coyote? Ask Doug and he’ll tell you that it’s just Sycamore Sam, the mascot of his alma mater, Indiana State University. Before joining Sealevel, Doug spent nearly 15 years in wireless telecommunications. That intel is priceless for him – and his customers – as he navigates IoT solutions.
Sealevel — Forty & Forward
For 40 years, Sealevel Systems has engineered rugged computing and I/O solutions trusted across defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors. From our roots in solving complex integration challenges to our current role as a supplier of resilient, high-performance hardware, we honor the progress, partnerships, and people who shape our journey. As we look Forty & Forward, we remain focused on enabling dependable performance where it matters most.