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Enhancing Medical Innovation with Embedded Computer and Touch Screen Panel PCs
Enhancing Medical Innovation with Embedded Computer and Touch Screen Panel PCs
Embedded computing powers advanced medical equipment, enabling real-time diagnostics and intelligent patient care systems. From portable diagnostic analyzers and robotic surgical assistants to telemedicine platforms and bedside HMIs, today's healthcare technology requires compact, high-performance computing solutions with uncompromising reliability.
Estone Technology provides embedded computers and modules optimized for medical environments. Our solutions provide versatile processing capabilities through:
Energy-efficient ARM processors – Ideal for portable and low-power medical devices
High-performance Intel CPUs – For compute-intensive diagnostic and imaging systems
Advanced AI acceleration – Featuring GPU, NPU, and FPGA/VPU options for intelligent applications
With Estone's embedded platforms, medical device manufacturers can accelerate innovation while ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards for performance, safety, and compliance.
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Key Medical Industry Challenges
Medical devices must function safely, securely, and reliably in environments where hygiene, compliance, and 24/7 uptime are critical. Due to the multi-year design and certification cycles common in healthcare technology, these devices require exceptional hardware stability, extended product availability, and long-term firmware support. Furthermore, medical devices often need to meet a wide range of standards, including IEC 60601-1, as well as regional safety and EMC regulations.
Beyond compliance, medical device developers must also address unique functional requirements such as housing that are easy to sanitize, user interfaces that are responsive and intuitive, and systems engineered to ensure data integrity and secure communication. Many modern medical devices now integrate advanced features like edge AI, remote monitoring, and cloud connectivity, necessitating constant connection, robust data protection, and the flexibility to support diverse software environments.
Estone delivers tailored Embedded Computing platforms that support long-term adaptability, unique requirements, and align with the technical and regulatory expectations of the healthcare industry.
Custom Embedded Platforms for Medical Device Integration
Estone offers a complete line of embedded computing solutions designed for use in medical carts, diagnostic systems, surgical equipment, patient monitoring terminals, and more. We provides OEM/ODM Design and Manufacturing Service, either supplying computing modules or building a complete medical system with FDA approval.
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Embedded Computers for Medical Equipment
Products: BIS-2237, BIS-2239, BIS-2230
Selected ARM or Intel processor with extended lifecycle and industrial reliability.
Compact, robust and in different form factors, either in medical grade enclosure or as a module that is customizable to meet diverse requirements of medical devices.
Reliable and configurable I/O ports to connect to medical sensors and equipment
Straight ESD and EMC protection to ensure medical safety
Easy integration into medical analyzers, diagnostic instruments, and IoMT-enabled healthcare systems.Ideal for integration into medical analyzers, diagnostic instruments, and IoMT-enabled healthcare systems.
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Touch Screen Panel PCs
Products: PPC-4710, PPC-5710, PPC-4907, PPC-4910
Resistive or capacitive multi-touch displays with edge-to-edge glass options.
IP65-rated front panels to protect against liquids and contaminants, supporting long-term durability in clinical settings.
Available in multiple screen sizes and enclosure configurations to support a wide range of medical needs.
Optional GPU, NPU or FPDA as AI accelerator.
Available in open frame form factor to integrate into medical equipment.
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Designed for Medical Safety, Reliability, and Compliance
Estone products are built to support medical device certification and hospital-grade reliability:
ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing ensures full traceability and quality control.
Designed to assist with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2 compliance (EMC/ESD).
Support for secure boot, tamper detection, and data isolation for HIPAA-aligned security.
High ESD immunity (IEC 61000-4-2) and support for EMC-safe housing designs.
Optional antimicrobial surfaces and glove-compatible touch available on request.
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Long-Term Lifecycle & Certification Support
Estone builds embedded platforms using both NXP and Intel embedded processors with official long-term support (7–15 years), aligning with the multi-year timelines of medical device development and certification.
Our products feature:
Locked BOM and version-controlled firmware to ensure platform consistency.
Lifecycle planning, last-time buy options, and long-term component availability.
Extended temperature support and power-efficient operation for portable or mobile medical devices.
For projects requiring FDA registration, CE marking, or other regulatory certifications, Estone provides stable, compliant platforms that support medical device manufacturers through development, validation, and long-term deployment.
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1. Embedded Touch Panel for Portable Diagnostic Device
Challenge: A medical device company required a compact, mobile-friendly panel PC with strong security and wireless connectivity to integrate in a next-generation diagnostic system. The device needed to run a customized Android environment and meet strict ESD, EMI, and hygienic standards for medical use.
Solution: Estone developed a 7" ARM-based panel PC using the i.MX8M platform, integrating Secure Boot and a customized Android OS. The system included ESD/EMI protection and an LTE module with global certification to support mobile data communication. Its edge to edge frameless panel design met sanitation and durability requirements, making it ideal for remote or point-of-care diagnostics.
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2. High-Brightness Panel PC for Intelligent Medical Equipment
Challenge: A healthcare technology provider needed a high-visibility HMI for their equipment used in bright environments. The system required reliable communication interfaces including CAN bus, and had to meet medical-grade EMI shielding requirements.
Solution: Estone delivered a custom 10.1" i.MX8M Plus customized panel PC featuring a high-brightness LCD with optical bonding for superior clarity. It was equipped with CAN bus for device control and panel-level EMI shielding for regulatory compliance and electromagnetic safety.
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3. Embedded Controller for IoT-Enabled Medical Infrastructure
Challenge: A company updating its environmental control systems for hospitals needed a modern embedded touch controller with antimicrobial surfaces, expanded I/O, and secure network connectivity for integration into smart hospital infrastructure.
Solution: Estone is developing a compact, i.MX8M Mini-based platform featuring antimicrobial surface coating and essential I/O connectivity to support integration with hospital facility sensors and BAS systems. The platform is designed with secure Linux-based operation and long-term availability to meet the regulatory and lifecycle demands of medical infrastructure projects.Learn More
Custom ODM & OEM Services for Medical Device Computing Applications
Estone supports medical device developers and digital health solution providers with complete ODM services tailored to their unique system and regulatory requirements. From concept to production, we deliver custom embedded computer platforms that meet specific size, integration, and performance goals. Our team collaborates closely with clients to provide custom enclosure and touchscreen designs suitable for clinical use environments, alongside I/O configurations including USB, UART, GPIO, CAN, and other control and communication needs .
We also offer software preloading, OS customization, private labeling, and support documentation to streamline compliance and integration. Whether it’s EMC testing assistance, BOM locking, or lifecycle extension planning, Estone ensures every project is built with long-term reliability, scalability, and regulatory readiness in mind.
