Custom x86 Embedded Solutions:

From Fanless Edge Systems to High-End Servers, All Tailored to You

We have quietly built one of Europe’s most complete x86 embedded portfolios, covering every performance level and form factor.

Treating every board, from low-power Atom to the latest gen Intel Core series, as raw material for fully custom, application-specific platforms.

Instead of simply reselling standard products, We utilise our in-house mechanical, thermal, cabling, and software teams to transform commercial-grade boards into rugged, long-life, deployment-ready systems that are often unavailable elsewhere.

Board Sizes & Form Factors RDS Regularly Customises

Specialising in customising a wide range of embedded single board computers (SBCs) and modules, we meet specific project requirements, including tailored I/O, branding, and ruggedisation.

3.5" SBC – 146 × 102 mm Most popular for panel PCs, kiosks, machine vision, and industrial automation.
COM Express Basic;– 125 × 95 mm High-performance modular boards for compute-intensive applications like AI and vision systems.
COM Express Compact;– 95 × 95 mm Modular approach for embedded computing; used in medical, transportation, and industrial automation.
COM Express Mini;– 84 × 55 mm Ultra-compact modules for handheld and mobile devices.
De Next;– ~86 × 55 mm Tiny SBCs for ultra-compact embedded designs and IoT edge nodes.
EBX;– 146 × 203 mm Legacy drop-in replacements and custom 1U–4U rack systems for industrial and military applications.
EPIC;– 115 × 165 mm Mid-sized embedded boards for industrial control and robotics.
Mini-ITX – 170 × 170 mm High-performance workstations, multi-display signage controllers, and edge computing.
mSTX;– 140 × 147 mm Popular SBC form factor for small desktops, kiosks, and embedded systems needing flexibility.
Nano-ITX – 120 × 120 mm Compact yet powerful; used in automotive, medical devices, and small embedded systems.
Pico-ITX;– 100 × 72 mm Smallest true x86 footprint; ideal for deeply embedded systems, handheld devices, and space-constrained applications.
Qseven – 70 × 70 mm Low-power, small form factor for mobile and battery-powered devices.
SMARC;– 82 × 50 mm Module + carrier designs; ideal for IoT, portable devices, and low-power embedded systems.

Processing Power Available (All with 10–15 Year Guaranteed Lifecycle)

We offer a broad spectrum of processing options across our customisable embedded SBCs and modules, all backed by 10–15 year guaranteed long-term availability for mission-critical industrial deployments.

Ultra-low power: (6–35W) Intel Atom and AMD Ryzen Embedded fanless, −40 °C to +85 °C designs
Mid-range: E.G. Core Ultra (15–65W) – triple/quad 4K display, real-time Linux or Windows 11 IoT
High-end & edge: E.G. Core Ultra series 3 (35–550W) server and desktop-grade parts with active, forced-air cooling – up to 114 cores, over 4TB (per socket) DDR5 Xeon options, ideal for GPU-accelerated vision and AI inference
Legacy x86-compatible tier: still actively customised alongside the newest silicon for direct code migration projects

Typical Custom Projects RDS Delivers

We have extensive experience delivering fully customised, ruggedised embedded computing solutions tailored to the most demanding industrial, transportation, medical, and defence applications—with full regulatory certification and extended lifecycle support.

Medical cart computers with isolated COM ports and battery hot-swap
EN 50155 rolling-stock passenger information systems
Offshore wind-farm (PCB potting, full salt-mist and vibration certification)
Machine-vision gateways running four 4K cameras + OpenVINO inference in a sealed IP67 box
Railway trackside data loggers operating at −40 °C with 15-year spare parity
Defence vetronic consoles (MIL-STD-810/461) with night-vision compatible backlights

Thermal Design & Heatsinks

Every project starts with a thermal simulation. We design and machine bespoke extruded aluminium heatsinks, vapour-chamber spreads, and heat-pipe assemblies that are bolted directly to the board in our UK workshop, often allowing 65–125 W CPUs to run fanless in sealed enclosures.

Full CFD thermal modelling and validation testing available to ensure reliable operation in extreme environments (−40 °C to +85 °C)
Custom surface treatments including anodising, chromating, and thermal interface materials optimised for long-term performance
Integration with IP67/IP69K enclosures and conduction-cooled designs for harsh industrial, marine, and defence applications
Rapid prototyping of heatsink designs with in-house CNC machining for quick design iterations and low-volume production

Full Mechanical Customisation

We provide complete mechanical customisation in-house, from initial CAD design through CNC machining and assembly in our UK facility—ensuring perfect fit, optimal thermal performance, and full environmental protection for your embedded system.

Custom front/rear I/O plates CNC-machined to the exact connector layout required
Sealed IP67/IP69k chassis (die-cast or extruded aluminum)
Shock-mounted trays, DIN-rail boxes, or VESA wall brackets
1 U–4 U 19" rack trays with slide rails and cable management
PCB Potting - liquid resin sealing - sheilding electronics for improved durability and thermal management.

Cabling & Connectivity

We design and assemble fully custom cable looms and connectivity solutions in-house, ensuring reliable, ruggedised interconnections that meet exact project specifications—including harsh-environment sealing, EMC compliance, and extended length requirements.

M12 X-coded Ethernet for rail and automation
Circular power and MIL-DTL-38999 connectors for defence
Isolated RS-422/485 harnesses with 4 kV isolation
Long-reach (up to 5 m) eDP/LVDS cables for remote panel mounting
Legacy-to-modern adapters (9-pin serial → USB-C, PS/2 → USB HID, etc.)

Industrial Keyboards & Human Input

We can supply fully customised rugged industrial keyboards and human-machine interface (HMI) input devices, designed for harsh environments and integrated seamlessly with our embedded computing platforms—all with low minimum order quantities and in-house UK modification.

Stainless-steel or polyester IP67 keyboards with integrated touchpad/trackball
Custom legend sets to match 30-year-old SCADA overlays
Capacitive or mechanical function keys with RGB backlighting or NVIS options
Glove-compatible and wash-down designs for medical and food processing
Low MOQ - small batches, complete custom electronics

Memory & Storage Options

We can configure and validate a wide range of memory and storage options to match your application's performance, endurance, temperature, and lifecycle requirements—all with long-term availability and custom soldering or ruggedisation where needed.

DDR4: Desktop and laptop computers, industrial PCs, servers with ECC support
DDR5: Next-gen desktops, workstations, servers, high-performance laptops and embedded systems
LPDDR4: Mobile devices (smartphones, tablets), automotive, wearables, industrial embedded systems
LPDDR5: High-end smartphones, 5G/AI-enabled devices, automotive/ADAS, energy-efficient laptops
Raw/Managed NAND: SSDs, embedded storage in IoT devices, automotive, industrial, consumer electronics
MLC (Multi-Level Cell): Industrial/enterprise-grade SSDs (eMLC), rugged CompactFlash, high-capacity storage with a balance of endurance and cost
TLC (Triple-Level Cell): Consumer SSDs, SD cards, USB flash, general-purpose storage
QLC (Quad-Level Cell): Read-heavy data centres, nearline storage, backup/archive, media libraries
pSLC (Pseudo-SLC): IoT devices, industrial systems, embedded storage where increased endurance is needed over TLC/MLC
iSLC (Industrial SLC): Mission-critical industrial, military, medical, and networking systems requiring SLC-level endurance with cost efficiencies

Software & Validation Support

At Review Display Systems, we provide comprehensive software customisation and rigorous validation services to ensure your embedded system is fully optimised, secure, and ready for deployment—backed by our in-house UK engineering expertise and test facilities.

Custom BIOS builds (unlock hidden features, exact legacy memory maps)
Board Support Packages for Yocto, Debian, Windows 11 IoT, and real-time Linux
Full HALT/HASS and EMC pre-compliance testing in RDS’s own chambers
Full image burning Software installation and soak testing

Custom x86 Solutions from Review Display Systems

Because every heatsink, enclosure, cable loom, and keyboard is designed and manufactured under one roof in the UK, we routinely deliver complete turnkey systems in 4–10 weeks - even when the base board is a brand-new x-Gen flagship or a 25-year-old x86-compatible part.

When an off-the-shelf board simply isn’t enough, we won't send you to the manufacturer - we become the manufacturer for you. One purchase order, one point of responsibility, one UK partner for the entire lifecycle.