Summary:
Portuguese SME designs, develops and implements medical devices. One of the main products requires the use of a personal computer with specific requirements.
The SME is looking for a partner with the ability to build a custom computer with a powerful CPU in a small form factor (mini PC or laptop) at the best price. The main goal is to find a partner that can ensure the production of a specific solution, from a subcontracting perspective (manufacturing agreement).
Description:
The device developed by the Portuguese SME is a balance and pressure platform with visual biofeedback. The amount of data acquired per second requires a decent processor, but not a very powerful graphics card. The data is transmitted to a PC via a USB port.
The main requirements for the PC are:
- Processor (CPU): Intel only. Core i3/i5/i7, Quad-Core, 2GHz (minimum). Not compatible with ‘U’ versions processors - Ultra low power
- RAM: 4 GB (minimum)
- Operating System: support for Windows 7, 8 or 10 (32 or 64 bits) and Microsoft Office
- Minimum 2 USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports on the PC
- Support for recommended Resolution: 1080x720
- Compact form factor
- Competitive pricing
The Portuguese SME seeks a manufacturer of a custom computer by the establishment of a manufacturing agreement.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The Portuguese company is looking for a PC manufacturer that can produce a similar result to the one shown on the pictures.
The company would like to establish a manufacturing agreement.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought:
Open to various possibilities. The main restrictions are
- Processor (CPU): Intel only. Core i3/i5/i7, Quad-Core, 2GHz (minimum). Not compatible with ‘U’ versions processors - Ultra low power
- RAM: 4 GB (minimum)
- Operating System: support for Windows 7, 8 or 10 (32 or 64 bits) and Microsoft Office
- Minimum 2 USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports on the PC
- Support for recommended Resolution: 1080x720
- Compact form factor
- Competitive pricing
Stage of Development:
Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development:
Medical device (CE certified) already in the market, ready for sale. The company has over 15 distributors around the world. The device is being delivered to the costumers needs a powerful computer to run its software. The current solution has the right features and proportions, but it’s a bit pricey. PC’s with decent CPU performance usually include 16 RAM, a dedicated graphics card, good quality screen (if it is a laptop), among others. The company is looking for a new partner that can produce a PC with all the required specifications at a lower cost.
External code:
BRPT20200924001
