Delft Imaging

Delft Imaging develops portable X-ray and AI-assisted lung-screening solutions for use in hospitals, mobile programmes and remote locations. For a portable CAD4TB+ deployment, MiniDis supported the computing layer with configured compact systems, protected transport, accessible connections and professional branding. The result was a more deployment-ready setup in which the computer and supporting equipment could travel together as one organised field kit.

Portable edge computing for AI-assisted lung screening

CAD4TB+ analyses chest X-rays and supports tuberculosis and broader lung-health screening. Delft Imaging states that the platform can operate online or offline, which is important in regions where internet access is limited or inconsistent.

That software capability still depends on a practical computing platform. The computer must be compact enough to travel, powerful enough for the intended workload, easy to connect to the surrounding equipment and protected while it is being transported between screening locations.

For this project, MiniDis configured compact ASUS NUC systems for integration into a portable case used with the Delft Imaging solution. This case is a useful example of how edge computing extends beyond processor selection. Successful field deployment also depends on mechanical integration, connectivity, service access and repeatable preparation.

The deployment challenge: one protected and serviceable field kit

A computer used in a controlled office environment can remain permanently connected and easily accessible. A field system has different requirements. It may be transported frequently, unpacked by different teams and used in locations where replacement components or technical support are not immediately available.

How MiniDis supported the Delft Imaging deployment

MiniDis prepared the compact computers for their role inside the portable setup. The work combined hardware configuration with practical integration requirements around transport and daily use.

Configured compact computing hardware

The ASUS NUC systems were configured for the required software environment. For professional rollouts, this preparation is important because memory, storage, operating system, drivers and network interfaces must work together as one validated configuration.

Custom protective layout

Custom foam was used to organise and protect the equipment inside the suitcase. The layout kept the different elements in position while leaving the system understandable and serviceable for deployment teams.

External access to essential ports

Openings in the foam and case provided access to connections such as USB charging, network and antenna ports. This reduced the need to remove the computer during setup and made it easier to connect the field system consistently.

Branding as part of the complete solution

The Delft Imaging logo was added inside the case. Branding in an OEM or field-deployment project is not only visual. It helps the hardware feel like an integrated part of the customer's product rather than a collection of separate components.

Why the computing layer matters in remote deployments

Portable professional systems are often evaluated on their headline function, but operational reliability depends on many smaller engineering decisions. The computer must start predictably, expose the right interfaces and fit into the available space. Storage should be appropriate for the local workload, while the operating system and drivers need to remain consistent across systems.

Connectivity also requires a realistic design. Ethernet may be available at one site, while another location depends on Wi-Fi or mobile connectivity. Antenna placement, cable routing and port access can therefore be just as important as the wireless module itself.

For new projects, MiniDis can compare compact commercial systems, fanless industrial computers and edge AI platforms based on workload, environment, lifecycle and rollout requirements. Explore the MiniDis professional computer portfolio or review the planned edge computing for field deployment page.

What this case shows for other OEM and field projects

The Delft Imaging case is relevant to organisations building mobile inspection kits, diagnostic systems, measurement equipment, service cases and other professional solutions that combine software with compact computing hardware.

The right question is not simply which computer has enough processing power. A deployment-ready design also considers transport, accessible I/O, software imaging, component continuity, field replacement and how the hardware becomes part of the customer's own product.

MiniDis supports these projects with system selection, in-house assembly, operating-system preparation, component sourcing, kitting and branding. For recurring rollouts, the goal is to create a clearly documented configuration that can be supplied and prepared consistently.

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