Kontron - Open Modular Platforms for Embedded Medical OEM Solutions

Kontron is the world’s largest supplier of embedded computer technology (ECT) with design and manufacturing operations in Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific.

The company offers high quality, high reliability computer modules, customized systems, and full custom engineered platforms solutions to meet the most stringent customer requirements. With a focus on providing long life availability, revision control, and end-of-life management, Kontron is the ideal strategic partner for the medical OEM.

Kontron’s commitment to superior customer service and technical support is key to helping OEMs bring their products to market faster and maintaining a smooth production life. Kontron has dedicated program managers and more than 800 specialized hardware and software engineers to give OEMs the personalized attention necessary for a successful relationship.

In addition to application-ready ECT platforms, Kontron offers a range of professional services for the medical market, including EN 60601 certifications in our accredited laboratories and advanced worldwide manufacturing facilities that are fully certified (ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, 18001) and FDA registered.

BREADTH OF TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY

Kontron medical solutions provide focused product segment support for Imaging, Diagnostics and Therapy, Patient Monitoring and Medical IT Systems infrastructure with:

• Off-the-shelf embedded computing solutions
• Single Board Computers (SBCs), embedded motherboards
• Box and rack systems, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Computer-on-Module (COM), CompactPCI, microTCA solutions
• High-volume application custom solutions

Medical solutions from Kontron offer highly integrated application-ready platforms – support that spans from basic IT to infrastructure to automation, all the way to full digital integration.

BEYOND WORLD CLASS PRODUCTS – ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT TO SUCCEED

Design services:

• Product certifications – EN 60601-1 and collateral standards
• Ergonomic industrial design, custom look and feel
• Plastic, stainless, and alloy housing with special surface treatments
• Rugged and portable designs - passive cooling, shock and vibration hardening, high temperature operation, IP65 protection
• Customized baseboards, backplanes or systems

Program management services:

• Qualification and certification documentation
• Pre-compliance qualification testing for prototypes
• Product lifecycle management

Certifications:

• ISO 9001:2000
• Accreditation for CE-Certification
• Safety: EN 60601-1, UL 60601-1 and collateral standards
• EMC: EN 60601-1-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
• FCC Class A and Class B

KONTRON MEDICLIENT: THE NEW PANEL PC FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OEMS

Kontron’s MediClient, a lightweight, plastic-housed medical Panel PC, offers medical OEMs a highly reliable platform with flexible mounting options and the longevity required by the medical industry.

The flexible HMI is ideal for a wide range of medical applications: as a user terminal for X-Ray and Magnetic Resonance Imaging machines or as a patient monitoring system, to name a few. With its low power consumption and low heat dissipation, this new 15 inch, touch-screen Panel PC is also perfectly suited for mobile, battery driven all-in-one Point-of-Care applications, such as mobile nursing stations and bedside terminals in hospitals or health centers. Other applications include everyday maintenance of patients’ electronic records in doctors’ offices, operating rooms or laboratories.

Shock and vibration resistance, thermal stability and compatibility with EN60601-01 are standard features of the Kontron MediClient Panel PCs, as well as long term availability of at least 5 years.