Company Profile: Cervoz

Established in 2006, Cervoz specialises in embedded components for the demanding Industrial PC market. The company produces industrial storage and memory products for a range of market sectors including computing, factory automation, telecoms, transportation, information and entertainment.

Cervoz have recently launched the Momentum Series. You can find out more here.

 

Cervoz - Core Competences

Industrial Grade Design

Cervoz use superior original Flash & DRAM ICs, high quality components and rugged mechanical materials for the industrial grade design of all of their products.

 

Unified Product Management & Production Flow

The company have different product series using both industrial and commercial technologies (SLC & MLC), however all products are developed with one unified product management and production flow; they are all processed in the same stringent procedures in order to meet the highest industrial standards.

 

Long-term Product Availability

All products are designed using long life-cycle components.

 

Fixed Bill of Materials Principle

All products are managed with a fixed BOM principle. They do not make changes to any of the components after the products have been launched.

 

High Reliability

Reliability has always been a key focus for Cervoz. From design, engineering verification, production to quality control; the most rigorous tests are performed.

 

Top Compatibility

Cervoz’s R&D expertise results in their products being highly compatible with various PC platforms. In addition, Cervoz performs various tests with different PC configurations to guarantee the full compatibility of their Flash & DRAM modules. 

For more information on the range of products we have available or to find out more about Cervoz, call us on +44 (0) 1480 411600 or email us on info@displaysolutions.co.uk.

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Company Profile: Axiomtek

Axiomtek is one of the major design and manufacturing companies in the Industrial Computer & Embedded field. The company is a new supplier for Display Solutions.

Since being established in 1990, Axiomtek has successfully gained worldwide recognition for their innovative designs and outstanding customer satisfaction.

Their comprehensive product lines include embedded boards, system on modules, single board computers, embedded systems, industrial barebones, network appliances, touch panel computers, human machine interfaces, medical PCs, industrial networks, and digital signage products. 

Their products have been used in a range of applications including automation, transportation, gaming, power utility, POS, kiosk, retail, network security, medical, digital signage, green power and much more.

For more information on the range of products we have available or to find out more about Axiomtek, call us on +44 (0) 1480 411600 or email us on info@displaysolutions.co.uk. 

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EDS 2015 - Litemax

This week, we’re giving you a brief introduction to Litemax and their Spanpixel and Durapixel ranges. 

Keep an eye out on the blog to find out which other products you’ll be able to see at the show. 

Litemax 

Litemax are a Taiwanese manufacturer of LCD displays, ranging in sizes from 7’’ – 60’’. Located in Tapei, the company has been running since 2000 and has experienced fast growth over the past 14 years. 

We’ll be showcasing displays from the Durapixel range and the Spanpixel range at the Electronics Design Show.

The Durapixel range is suitable for applications such as transportation, gaming and kiosks. The range benefits from a vast operating temperature of -30°c to 80°c, as well as, the ability to withstand high shock and vibration levels. The range has up to 2000 nit LED backlighting and comes in sizes of 6.5'' - 60'', with a life span of up to 70,000 hours. 

The Spanpixel range has been designed to provide stretched sunlight readable screens for a variety of outdoor environments. The product range benefits from low power consumption and high shock and vibration resistance, supported by a long life span of up to 70,000 hours. The Spanpixel range also has an operating temperature of between 0°c and 50°c, with low EMI noise.

EDS is the go-to event for the UK's design engineering community. This year the show runs from 21st-22nd October and will be held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. You'll be able to find us on stand H42.

For more information on any of the products, or to arrange a meeting at EDS 2015, call us on 01480 611400, email brendan@displaysolutions.ltd.uk or visit our website www.displaysolutions.co.uk.

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EDS 2015 - DisplayTouch

With the Electronics Design Show on the way, we thought we'd give you some background on the products we'll be taking to the show. Each week we'll be writing about a different product, so make sure you keep an eye out!

DisplayTouch

DisplayTouch is our in-house range of touch screen displays. We'll be showcasing the 42" PCAP touch monitor with PSD technology and a new slim design at the Electronics Design Show in October.

With touch technology provided by one of the largest and most successful global providers, DisplayTouch offers proven durability, usability and a peerless pedigree. Ideal for any environment where a reliable, accurate and fast touch screen experience is needed, the DisplayTouch range is equally suitable for a wide range of applications including entertainment, information and retail. 

You can download the data sheet for the DT-S42FD Touch Monitor here. 

EDS is the go-to event for the UK's design engineering community. This year the show runs from 21st-22nd October and will be held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. You'll be able to find us on stand H42.

www.displaytouch.net

For more information on any of the products, or to arrange a meeting at EDS 2015, call us on 01480 611400, email brendan@displaysolutions.ltd.uk or visit our website www.displaysolutions.co.uk.

Company Profile: Avalue

Here at Display Solutions, Avalue are one of our key suppliers. So we thought it was about time we gave you a little more information on the company…

Established in 2000, Avalue are a manufacturer of a broad range of computing solutions. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, the company has branches in China, USA and Japan.

Their vision is to become a leading international enterprise by providing professional design and production services in the embedded industry.

Avalue’s product lines include embedded computer systems, industrial PCs, RISC platforms and panel PCs.

Avalue design and manufacture products to meet the customer’s needs with applications including: point of sale systems, kiosks, digital signage, embedded gaming computers for the gambling and amusement industries, health care terminals and surveillance systems.

The latest product from Avalue is the VMS-BYT modular, in-vehicle, telematics system. The feature-rich VMS-BYT is a rugged, enclosed system suitable for automotive and commercial vehicle applications, including fleet telematics, passenger infotainment, and in-vehicle surveillance.

Avalue's VMS-BYT

Avalue are ISO-9001:2008, ISO-13485:2003 certified and RoHS compliant.  

For more information, call the team on +44 (0) 1480 411600 or visit our website: www.displaysolutions.co.uk.

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Company Profile: Shuttle

Established in 1983, Shuttle is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of a variety of SFF (Small Form Factor) Computers and accessories. The company, who are based in Taiwan has gone on to become a well renowned global name after being the first to develop a commercially successful SFF Computer in 2001. Over the past 30 years, Shuttle has received awards for their innovative designs and solutions, including the top prize BCN award for their Barebone PC systems in Japan in 2007.

Shuttle is dedicated to their constant research and development of new innovations, following TQM procedures to ensure all products are developed to the highest possible standards at all times. The company also adopts a strong environmental policy which involves lowering their carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly products and procedures.

The Shuttle product range offers a variety of XPC systems, Barebone Systems and Slim PC’s which are suitable for a variety of applications including:

- Industrial signage applications

- Large scale applications e.g Video Walls

- Various indoor and outdoor digital signage applications

We have recently worked on a video wall project for the RAC using 46 Shuttle DS61 embedded PCs to run two video walls. Measuring 2.9 x 3.01m in size, the first video wall uses 15 46” full HD ultra-thin bezel backlit LCD display screens whilst the second is made up of 3 55” displays covering 1.2m x 2.0m. You can find out more about the project here.  

Shuttle DS61 embedded PC

To find out more about the Shuttle products available, please contact our Account Manager Brendan O’Reilly on +44 (0) 1480 411600. You can view the full product range at www.displaysolutions.co.uk

Company Profile: ASRock

Established in 2002, ASRock are specialists in the field of motherboards. With their 3C design concept, “Creativity, Consideration, Cost-effectiveness”, the company explores the limit of motherboard manufacturing.

ASRock has been growing fast and is now the world's third largest motherboard brand with its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan and branches in Europe and the USA.

Products from ASRock include the SBC-210.

The ASRock SBC-210

The 3.5” SBC industrial board from ASRock, the SBC-210 is a cut above the rest, offering you the perfect balance of value and performance.

Incorporating the latest Intel Atom processor, the SBC-210 delivers high-end performance for a wide range of professional equipment, as well as digital signage, POS systems, kiosks, panel PCs and applications in the automation market.

The SBC-210 integrates the latest Intel Atom Baytrail processor, meeting the most recent operating systems requirements. The board is rich in I/O features, including 6 USB ports and 4 COM ports within a small compact footprint of 148 x 102mm. Supporting a single channel DDR3L 1333MHz, the system can hold up to 8GB in memory.

Brendan O'Reilly, Account Manager at Display Solutions commented: “ASRock is effectively the third largest manufacturer of motherboards in the world, and because of this, the SBC-210 is based on both commercial and industrial components; making this particular board especially cost-effective compared to full industrial solutions.”

The ASRock SBC 210

For more information call us on +44 (0) 1480 411600 or visit the website: www.displaysolutions.co.uk     

Company Profile: Shuttle

Established in 1983, Shuttle is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of a variety of SFF (Small Form Factor) Computers and accessories. The company, who are based in Taiwan has gone on to become a well renowned global name after being the first to develop a commercially successful SFF Computer in 2001. Over the past 30 years, Shuttle has received awards for their innovative designs and solutions, including the top prize BCN award for their Barebone PC systems in Japan in 2007.

Shuttle is dedicated to their constant research and development of new innovations, following TQM procedures to ensure all products are developed to the highest possible standards at all times. The company also adopts a strong environmental policy which involves lowering their carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly products and procedures.

The Shuttle product range offers a variety of XPC systems, Barebone Systems and Slim PC’s which are suitable for a variety of applications including:

- Industrial signage applications

- Large scale applications e.g Video Walls

- Various indoor and outdoor digital signage applications

Some of the latest product releases include the DS81, which is equipped with Intel Haswell Systems and additional ports to display 4K content, making it the ideal solution for a digital signage system. Another new addition is the XS35V4, which uses the latest Intel Bay Trail systems for enhanced system performance.

We have recently seen a successful install into an Industrial Train Depot in the heart of London, which saw the DS61 system get put to the test in an outdoor, complex environment with a number of screens operating in various locations. The DS61 benefits from having a wide temperature range and has rich I/O ports, making it a perfect barebone system for a media player. 

To find out more about the Shuttle products available, please contact our Account Manager Brendan O’Reilly on 01480 411600. You can view the full product range at www.displaysolutions.co.uk

Company Profile: Litemax

Here at Display Solutions, Litemax are on of our main suppliers and strongest partners. So we thought it was about time we gave you a little more information on the company…

Litemax are a Taiwanese manufacturer of LCD displays, ranging in sizes from 7’’ – 60’’. Located in Tapei, the company has been running since 2000 and has experienced fast growth over the past 14 years. With over 100 employees and a capital of $12M USD, Litemax has become an established name in the LCD market, recently winning the Taiwan Excellence Award 2014 for their 38” ultra-wide sunlight readable LCD screen. Litemax sunlight readable displays are suitable for a range of applications, especially exposed outdoor environments. We have had great success with installs into bus stops, information points and kiosks, where they are put to the test with extreme weather conditions and 24/7 operation. 

The Durapixel range benefits from vast temperature ranges from -30c to 80c, can withstand high shock and vibration levels and up to 2000 nit LED backlighting,  making it a suitable option for transportation, gaming and kiosk applications. The Durapixel range products are available in sizes from 6.5'' - 60'' and offer a life span of up to 70000 hours. 

The Spanpixel range has been designed to provide stretched sunlight readable screens for a variety of outdoor environments. The product range benefits from low power consumption, high shock and vibration resistance, supported by a long life span of up to 70000 hours. The Spanpixel range also has an operating temperature of between 0c and 50c, with low EMI noise.

To find out more about the Litemax range of products, please visit our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk or call the office on 01480 411600. 

The Spanpixel Range 

Company Profile: Unicorn

Unicorn are one of the most recent partnerships to form under the Display Solutions umbrella. The company originated in Taiwan in 1986 and has since gone on to become a major player in the industrial PC industry. Unicorn are well renowned for their reliable and cost effective products, with flagship products including the ENDAT series of motherboards and their barebone PC systems.

Unicorn products are designed to be used in a variety of applications, some of which include:

• POS
• Gaming
• Kiosks
• Digital Signage
• LAN stations

The product range from Unicorn can offer you a cost effective product for your digital signage or industrial solution, making it a strong contender against the blue chip manufacturers in the market. And there should be no hesitation on their level of quality, with their constant focus on test and measurement, supported by their extensive technical expertise, you can rest assured the products are fit for your application. 

Account Manager Brendan O’Reilly comments “The Unicorn ENDAT range offers a solid Mini-ITX platform from a price and feature perspective. The AMD eKabini board with Radeon HD 8000 brings excellent graphic performance covering the need for high end Digital Signage and Gaming applications, whilst the ATOM Range implements useful features such as SIM Card support for 3G, wireless and GSM Functionality this connectivity option is an added benefit for Signage / Kiosk and vehicle applications.”

For further information on Unicorn and their full range of products, please contact the office today on 01480 411600. Alternatively, you can find out more by visiting our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk 

Company Profile: AUO

AUO is a Taiwanese technology manufacturer that specialises in the display and monitor industries. Established in 2001, the company was formed after a merge between Acer Display Technology and Unipac Optoelectronics Corporation. AUO are famous for their high quality and innovative products; most recently being ranked in the top 5 of China's patent list and winning the 2010 Gold Panel Display Award. 

AUO has been dedicated to protecting the environment from the very beginning and was the first to have introduced the energy management platform. The endeavors resulted in the Company being the world’s first manufacturer to have acquired ISO 50001 energy management certification and ISO 14045 eco-efficiency assessment of product systems verification.  AUO is targeting a 25% reduction of carbon emissions in all its fabrications by 2015. 

A popular product range from AUO is the general display portfolio, which is manufactured in sizes ranging from 5.7"- 24" and can be used in a range of applications including Kiosks, POS systems and IPC's. The G series benefits from having high brightness, wide viewing angles and longer lamp life. AUO also offers a full range of LCD panels for public information display (PID) applications, including general digital signage, interactive white boards, transportation information, video conferencing, and advertisement. From 27” – 75”  these are designed and successfully implemented for indoor and outdoor applications, and combine features such as high brightness, super narrow bezel with LED backlight systems.

All of AUO's products are designed to have low power consumption to minimise their carbon footprint. If you are looking for a reliable display for your kiosk, digital signage or POS system, please contact our Account Manager Brendan O'Reilly to see how our AUO product's can provide you a durable solution. 

Please contact our office today on 01480 411600 to find out further information, or visit our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk to see the full AUO range available. Alternatively, you can watch this short video from AUO here to find out more about their vision. 

Company Profile: EETI

This week, we’re giving you a brief insight into one of our suppliers. Let me introduce you to Egalax Empia Technology Inc, or EETI as they are also known. The Taiwanese company specialises in touch screen controller solutions. Established in 2000, the company now employs over 100 staff and has a turnover which exceeds $30 million USD. EETI prides itself on it’s R&D, with over 50 engineers employed to continuously improve the technology of their products. Over the past 14 years they have developed their expertise in various types of touch screen technology including PCAP, SAW, IR and RES. Their range of products are suitable for various applications including Industrial, Medical and Gaming, and are supported by their ISO:9001 and IEQCO80000 quality certifications, but what are the benefits of the touch screen chips?

EETI’s range of PCAP chips enables multi-touch capabilities and eliminates noise. This product range offers a cost-effective solution which can be supplied as a complete touch screen controller or IC for chip on flex. The SAW and RES chip ranges make touch screen’s compatible with touch or stylus interaction, and offer customers a low cost solution with easy installation. The IR  range offers a slightly different solution which includes the touch screen and controller in sizes from 15"-65", manufactured with vandal proof and moisture resistant glass to provide a rugged, weather -proof solution. All of EETI's product's have been manufactured to the highest standards, following a green policy to minimise their carbon footprint. Which touch screen sensor are you looking for?

Speak to our Account Manager Brendan O'Reilly today to find out more about EETI and which sensor is suitable for your touch screen solution on 01480 411600. Alternatively, you can visit our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk 

You can also view our full product range at www.displaysolutions.co.uk

Introducing Shuttle: A brief overview

Shuttle is one of our suppliers that was visited by our MD Cheng Yoe on his recent trip to Asia, and they have certainly been working hard on expanding their product portfolio. Here's a short blog post with some background information on the company. If you don't yet know about them, we are confident you will want to! 

The Taiwanese company was established in 1993 and produces Mini PC’s and networking devices for the business, education and consumer markets. Shuttle is an industry recognised leader in the small form factor computer and accessories market, and follows a strict Total Quality Management system to warrant that their products are produced to the highest possible standards at all times. Another key focus of the company is to ensure their carbon footprint is minimised where possible. The company follows an environmental policy which highlights points such as continuously improving measures for preventing pollution and re-using all recyclable products where possible. 

Here at Display Solutions, we have experienced previous success with their products, and support their mission to create high performance products with a small footprint, all with great value for money. Some of shuttles latest products include:

• The DS437 series (see right image)
• The SX79R5 series (see left image)
• The XS36VL series

We are looking forward to promoting the latest products from their Slim PC and XPC ranges, which will be launching with us over coming months. To find out more about Shuttle’s product range and to view the full range, visit our website here or alternatively contact our Product Manager Brendan O’Reilly on 01480 411 600.