Ruggedization Technologies
| Card Retention. Card height and mass can work in tandem to make components especially susceptible to vibration. While motherboards may be supported from the chassis, as shown below, video cards and other large components need special support, such as custom retention fixtures. |  CAD rendering of a video card retention bracket. Designs are validated by extensive testing of completed systems. |
| Isolation Mounting. Vibration damping can take the form of cushions or grommets. Care is taken to ensure that dampening does not interfere with cooling. Gas/liquid damping systems are also used. |  Specialized dampening material is available to match physical and dynamic requirements. |
| Computer Simulations. Actual airflow and heat conditions are accurately-simulated through high-level software, greatly accelerating the design process. |  CFD drawing shows expected airflow in a proposed chassis design |
| Proprietary Fan Speed Control. We have developed an exclusive tool for monitoring temperatures at various locations in a device. It can match fan speed to thermal load, monitor filter performance, and offer a high degree of protection to sensitive boards. |  Proprietary device monitors temperature on sensitive components, controls fan speed. Allows the use of less-expensive fans and power supplies. |
| Filtration. Specialized filters protect components against particulate (dust) ingress. Gaskets are also available to protect against liquids. |  Filters and gaskets work to keep out dust. The specially-engineered holes in the chassis add strength and prevent EMI, all without obstructing airflow |
| Components. Our close relationship with suppliers allows us to consider new processors and other components. Many of these promise less power consumption (which means less heat to dissipate), as well as greater resistance to shock and vibration. |  Solid-state disks, instead of spinning disks, offer a path to reducing power demands and sensitivity to shock and vibration. |