From a distance, it's a huge, fast-paced, multi-billion dollar business. Up close, it's as personal as a broken arm, a heart condition or expectant parents getting a glimpse of a developing child.
It's the medical device industry. In every corner of the world, people rely on medical devices to live long, healthy lives. And whether they know it or not, millions every day receive care from devices that rely on advanced components from Kontron.

When medical device manufacturers bring new technologies to the market, they frequently rely on the engineering resources, production capabilities and volume purchasing benefits made available by Kontron. Kontron truly understands the needs of the medical market OEMs.

As a result, Kontron often is selected as a supplier of choice to leading OEMs who require offthe- shelf and custom-engineered Single Board Computers and integrated system solutions for first-time installations as well as retrofits. For the development and production of imaging tools such as x-ray, ultrasound and MRI devices, Kontron offers direct access to world-class engineers who work hand-in-hand with leading manufacturers. It's this individual attention, prompt response and reputation for intelligence that separates Kontron from others.

Kontron products for the medical market include Pentium®-based motherboards with guaranteed availability for seven years.

Kontron products are designed for long-term reliability and to withstand shock, vibration, moisture, and electrical noise -- all of which are characteristic of embedded computing applications in the medical market.

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