Akasa, a leading provider of thermal solutions, announced the Pascal MX, an IP65-rated dust-tight and water jet resistant aluminium fanless case designed for Mini-ITX and Thin Mini-ITX motherboard systems operating in industrial, outdoor or mission-critical environments. The Pascal MX addresses one of the core challenges in harsh-environment embedded computing: maintaining system reliability where conventional fan-cooled cases fail due to dust ingress and moisture. For engineers and system integrators attending Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg from 10 to 12 March, the Pascal MX will be on display at Hall 1, Booth 640, alongside Akasa's wider range of fanless cases, CPU coolers, heatsinks, and thermal solutions.

At the heart of the Pascal MX is Akasa's patented spring-loaded CPU mounting system, which maintains consistent, uniform contact pressure across all supported sockets (Intel® LGA1851, LGA1700, and LGA1200). This enables the same chassis to support Intel® Core™ processors from 10th-14th Generation and the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra (15th Gen) processors, all at up to 65W TDP. Heat from the CPU and M.2 2280 SSD is conducted into the aluminium chassis via dedicated thermal modules, dissipating passively through the external fins. With no fans and no moving parts, the Pascal MX eliminates the primary sources of mechanical failure and particulate ingress that limit system uptime in demanding deployments.

The Pascal MX carries an IP65 ingress protection rating, providing dust-tight sealing and resistance to low-pressure water jets for dependable operation in harsh outdoor and industrial environments. IP65 protection extends beyond the chassis to a set of screw-thread locking external cables including HDMI, dual USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps), Ethernet (RJ45 LAN) and DC power, each 2 metres in length. A rear testing opening cap allows clean and damage-free field diagnostics without full disassembly.

Pascal MX's IP65 rating covers the enclosure, external cables and connectors, ensuring end-to-end sealed connectivity for industrial and outdoor deployments

It incorporates an internal 220W DC-to-DC converter with multi-rail output (+3.3V, +5V, +5V standby, +12V, -12V) and accepts a 12V DC input through a 4-pin DIN connector. Built-in over-voltage and over-power protection support stable operation across -25°C to 70°C. Standard 24-pin ATX power cables and 4+4-pin connectors are included for compatibility with ATX motherboard power. A 150W, 12V external power adapter is available as an optional component for complete system builds (product code: AK-PD150-02K).

Internal 220W DC-to-DC power adapter
Measuring 255.6 x 255.6 x 110.5 mm, the case includes wall-mounting brackets for
easy installation on vertical surfaces, control cabinets and building infrastructure.

Included wall mounting brackets enable secure installation and a clutter-free environment

The Pascal MX is designed for applications demanding silent operation and protection against dust and water ingress, such as:

• Industrial automation and process control
• Vehicle-mounted computing (agriculture, construction, logistics)
• Digital signage and kiosk systems in outdoor environments
• Navigation and guidance systems
• Medical and diagnostic equipment
• Field computing in mining, energy and utilities
• Marine and transport infrastructure

Specification
Fanless Case

Internal DC to DC Converter

Full product specifications are available at www.akasa.co.uk.

Availability and Customisation
The Pascal MX will be available to order from Q2 2026 through Akasa, authorised distributors and resellers across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia.