Custom MINI-ITX – Desktop Crane Training Simulators
By gaining a full understanding of application requirements and carefully implementing effective technical solutions, our customer now benefits from a more compact and cost-effective simulation platform that retains full functionality while optimising longevity and continuity.
Key Account Manager, Captec
THE CUSTOMER
A leading manufacturer of simulation-based solutions, committed to helping its clients design advanced equipment and prepare for skilled operations. The customer’s training simulator line is positioned as the leading product for simulation training within the construction industry. Custom compact computing platforms equipped with enhanced graphics capabilities are essential to guaranteeing the performance, quality and reliability of the customer’s simulators.
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Enquiring about: Custom MINI-ITX – Desktop Crane Training Simulators
The Challenges:
The customer required a scaled-down, more compact and economical version of an existing rackmount computer while still retaining full functionality and performance
Increased processing power needed to deal with demanding simulation applications
High-end graphics capabilities essential to enhance the quality and speed of simulation image generation
Increased heat from powerful components operating within a compact form factor must be maintained and managed to secure reliability
The customer needed the ability to turn the computer on and off remotely
The Solution
Design and development of a custom mini-ITX PC using industrial-grade hardware, top-end components and off-the-shelf casing for cost-effectiveness
Specification of powerful Intel i7-600 processors delivers maximum power and performance
Integration of two expansion slots to accommodate powerful Zotac GTX1070 graphics cards, meeting exact image performance requirements
Excess heat generated by graphics cards managed through expert airflow engineering, safeguarding the platform against overheating
Integration of a custom switch enables the platform to be reset from another location on the simulator
The Outcome
Component selection optimises the reliability of the platform while reducing costs, enabling the customer to retain a technical and cost advantage over its competitors
Chassis controlled by Captec, with an availability of over ten years, removes the need to continuously change and upgrade commercial alternatives
Long-term availability of components secures the continuity of the platform and the application
Make it Your Own
Our engineering experts can customise this platform to meet the exact needs of your application. Please share a few details with us and we'll be in touch.
