At Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 in Barcelona, Akasa showcased its latest solutions that embed LCD screens in passively-cooled cases. There are three versions, including “Kepler,” “Maxwell Pro Plus,” and “Euler CMX,” all of which come with an LCD screen for monitoring or providing a visual interface that a user might need. First on the list is the new “Kepler” chassis, which is a 2U rack-mountable design with support for microATX and Mini-ITX boards, compatible with either Intel LGA1851 or LGA1700 sockets, capable of running anything from 12th to 14th Generation Intel Core processors, or Core Ultra in the latest 15th Generation “Arrow Lake.” The system limits the CPU TDP to 35 W, which makes sense since it is a completely passively cooled enclosure. Kepler includes a 150 W AC-to-DC converter to power the system, and there is the possibility to install up to four single-slot low-profile PCIe cards or anything that fits within four slots of low-profile PCIe space.Next up is the “Maxwell Pro Plus,” a compact chassis designed for a wider range of socket compatibility and higher TDP CPUs. It is not intended for rack-mounts, but rather for use in digital signage, industrial control panels, and professional AV environments. The system supports socket placement of Intel LGA1151, LGA1200 and LGA1700 sockets, as well as AMD AM4 and AM5, making it an ideal solution to run a 65 W APU for light graphics processing.Finally, “Euler CMX” is a new fanless chassis with a compact 4.0-liter design. It supports Intel LGA115X, LGA1200, LGA1700, and LGA1851 sockets with 35 W TDP CPUs. Equipped with a 220 W DC-to-DC converter, its LCD screen provides real-time information display for various applications, including industrial automation, point-of-sale systems, kiosks, digital signage, education, surveillance, and transportation.
