In-Vehicle Computing & Intelligent Transportation Systems

• In-House UK Design & Customisation Services
  • Custom chassis design, thermal cooling management, bespoke cabling, and custom PCB layout.
• Rugged and Portable Pelicase PC Solutions with Touchscreen Interactivity
  • An alternative to rugged laptops or tablets, providing better protection and IP rating (if required)
  • Space for custom electronics and selectable I/O.
  • Cost-effective option when seeking a customized portable computer solution with HMI
• UK-Engineered Carrier Board and Custom Electronics Design & Manufacturing
  • Bespoke carrier boards for COM Express, SMARC, Qseven, NVIDIA Jetson, and Raspberry Pi.
• Industrial & Embedded Hardware Distribution
  • From small-form-factor fanless box PCs to high-performance 4U rack AI inference systems.
  • Rugged, industrial touchscreen panel PCs (7″ to 32″).
  • Long-lifecycle industrial motherboards, embedded SBCs, and Computer-on-Modules.

Our Expertise: Over 35 Years of UK-Based Embedded Computing

At BVM, we bring over 35 years of experience to the design, manufacture, and distribution of rugged computing hardware for in-vehicle and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Operating from our UK-based facilities, we act as a trusted partner for public transit OEMs, fleet operators, and automotive systems integrators worldwide, delivering computing platforms engineered for real-time mobile data processing, telematics, and on-board passenger services.

What We Offer OEMs, ODMs, and System Integrators

From our design and manufacturing facility in Southampton, BVM offers a reliable, UK-managed supply chain for in-vehicle deployments. We provide a comprehensive range of off-the-shelf, E-Mark certified vehicle computers, mobile NVRs, and rugged touchscreen panels. Our local team configures, tests, and integrates these systems with specialized features – such as intelligent vehicle ignition power management, wide-range DC voltage protection, CAN bus vehicle diagnostics, and integrated GNSS/cellular connectivity – to align with strict automotive and public transit standards.

In-Vehicle System PCs

Embedded system PC’s (box PC’s) for the supporting of DVR or ANPR applications. We supply systems that provide efficiencies in the handling of high volume data & HD imagery where their communication over networks is key, regarding speed of speed of transfer, integrity of data and reliability of available up time.

In-Vehicle Panel PCs

In-vehicle Panel PCs designed to withstand the shock and vibration that comes with driving a vehicle. Touchscreen Panel PCs supporting Ignition Control and Delay On/Off, available with a choice of Intel CPU’s.

Handheld PCs and Tablets

BVM’s Handheld PCs and Rugged Tablets support applications ‘on the go’ and where mobility of solution is paramount for applications involving industrial automation, healthcare, business and commerce and smart factories for warehouse management.

Rackmount PCs

BVM offers a variety of standard and customizable Rackmount PCs in sizes from 1U to 4U, catering to diverse business needs. Additionally, BVM provides Tower PC solutions for those requiring standalone computing power.

This versatility ensures that clients can find exactly the right hardware to fit their space and performance requirements.

In-Vehicle Thermal Printers

In-vehicle printing with ease. Printers for use in a range of vehicles. Print tickets, invoices or issue receipts on the move with BVM’s range of in-vehicle printers.

Portable Thermal Printers

Compact and Lightweight, Rugged, Battery Powered, portable thermal printers from Seiko. Ideal for mobile ticket or receipt printing. Bluetooth and Wi Fi interfaces available.

• Autonomous vehicles: AI enables cars, trucks, buses, and drones to operate autonomously, handling navigation, obstacle avoidance, and route decision-making to enhance travel efficiency.
• Traffic management: AI analyzes sensor data to optimize traffic flow and minimize congestion, including traffic light adjustments and vehicle rerouting.
• Public transportation: AI improves public transit by optimizing routes and schedules, reducing costs, and delivering real-time passenger updates on delays and disruptions.
• Logistics and supply chain management: AI streamlines supply chains by optimizing goods flow, routing trucks, and selecting efficient warehouse operations.
• Energy management: AI increases building efficiencies and cuts costs by regulating heating, cooling, and electricity distribution.
• Environmental monitoring: AI monitors environmental conditions, analyzing data like air quality and wildlife movements to identify public health or ecological trends.

The hardware needed for artificial intelligence (AI) varies based on the application and type of AI. Some algorithms demand powerful resources to function optimally. For instance, deep learning algorithms, used in image and speech recognition, need specialized hardware like graphics processing units (GPUs), which excel in complex matrix calculations, outperforming traditional central processing units (CPUs). In contrast, simpler AI types, such as rule-based systems, can operate on standard CPUs.