SINTRONES Welcomes Growth Opportunities for Electric Vehicles with In-vehicle Computing Solutions
Among industrial PC manufacturers in Taiwan whose core business is in-vehicle computers, Sintrones stands out because of its expertise in design and manufacturing. They have accumulated years of practical experience and business relationships with end users, which have helped them gain valuable first-hand interactions and insights from countless customers. Sintrones have continuously challenged their design capabilities for creative inspiration and eventually rolled out products optimized for in-vehicle environments and usage, achieving impressive results. Since its establishment in 2009, it has continued to accelerate its growth. In 2019, it successfully became a publicly listed company on Taipei Exchange.
Sintrones’ in-vehicle computers offer a complete solution for in-vehicle applications, including driver behavior monitoring and self-driving capability. They have high flexibility, support various peripherals and connectors, and can be adapted to various vehicle management systems. Everyday use cases include fleet management with GPS requirements, vehicle maintenance systems, and computing for autonomous vehicles.
Broad temperature and voltage range, positioning us as the hidden champion
The competitive edge of in-vehicle computers is closely related to the engineering teams’ experience in design, from wiring layout to thermal design, and customers expect every bit of the details to work in unison. Take Sintrones’ entry into the snowplow vehicle market, for example. One of the global top three snowplow providers separated from the Mercedes-Benz Group, which also happened to be Sintrones’ client, and mentioned that in the presence of heavy snow, thickness detection with GPS and real-time readiness of vehicle and personnel information are required for proper plowing; in such cases, resource allocation efficiency and safety monitoring abilities are crucial for a successful operation. Now, when we compare the taxi fleet in the distant desert area of Dubai and this case, it is clear that both rely on the wide range of temperature design capabilities required to adapt to the extreme environments of the polar region and desert.
Moreover, the 9-to-36-volt wide voltage is crucial in adapting to car voltage fluctuations. The rising trend of electric cars has brought different requirements for power management and control, and Sintrones has already actively deployed applications in the electric vehicle market.
5G applications sparked a new type of competition for in-vehicle computers
The requirements of innovative applications center around artificial intelligence (AI), and with the brand new lineup of 5G communication modules and GPUs, in-vehicle computers are on the same track with the future development of next-gen electric vehicle applications. Although the high-diversity, low-volume nature of product specs continues to challenge our engineering teams’ design flexibility and customization capabilities, the gross margin is over 30%, so the profit structure is relatively stable compared to other electronic manufacturing service industries in Taiwan.
According to Manager Ko, to keep up with the advent of 5G applications, the SINTRONES EBOX-7000 series has built-in hot-swappable SIM card auto-activation modules, which offer Dual SIM Dual Standby, allowing end users to switch between SIM cards easily. The EBOX-7000 series also supports 5G telecom service providers, offering users the best online experience. Thanks to this, Sintrones has set a new benchmark in the highly competitive 5G application market.
Aiming at electric vehicle applications in the coming age
Looking at Sintrones’ clientele, we can see that business in quantity-oriented taxi fleet management is going strong. As for cases that serve as indicators, aside from the application in German snowplow vehicles, the application in AI bright buses in Singapore is a crucial milestone for our high-grade model. This case combines AI with unmanned autonomous vehicle systems by integrating ADAS and using GPUs’ high-speed computing capabilities to predict road conditions. At the same time, it meets the various needs of vehicle emergency response; it is currently one of the best models in high-end applications.
Our AI applications have also entered the Japanese market. Currently, a key example is a case with a client who specializes in manufacturing excavators and construction machinery, which are used as integrated applications in machinery safety warnings and GPS linkage. After years of continuous efforts, Sintrones received wide praise from our clients in the Japanese market. This is now our largest market in Asia and one of our critical growth-driving forces worldwide.
With electric vehicles becoming all the rage worldwide, we maintain business relationships with all the major players, whether it’s Foxconn’s Make It Happen (MIH) Electric Vehicle Alliance in Taiwan or mainstream electric vehicle manufacturers from Europe, the U.S., and China. Take France’s leading autonomous vehicle manufacturer, Navya, as an example; our collaborative product development plan is the first of many. Regarding the business prospects of in-vehicle computers, as the market continues to undergo vast and drastic changes, Sintrones, specializing in hardware design and manufacturing, will prioritize promoting this technology and maintaining close contact with frontline system integrators and software vendors. Moreover, by sharing resources with leaders from other industries, such as an alliance with AUO, we will offer more comprehensive solutions to our clients. This is Sintrones’ best strategy for our future success.
