Open frame solutions portfolio

An open frame solution is an electronic module — often a display, an industrial monitor, or a panel PC — designed without an external enclosure, leaving its main components visible and accessible.
This “open” format is intended to be integrated directly into a machine, an OEM device, or a customized panel, allowing the manufacturer to easily adapt the module to the mechanical and aesthetic requirements of the final application.

According to various technical sources, an open frame solution is characterized by:

• absence of an external casing (only metal frame and panel)
• exposed main components: display/panel, driver board, support structure, mounting points
• integration possibilities in kiosks, industrial machines, HMIs, medical devices, vending machines, and interactive systems

🧩 Main Features of an Open Frame Solution

Ease of mechanical integration

An open frame solution offers customizable mounting points (brackets, VESA, panel mounts, rack mounts).
The absence of an enclosure allows manufacturers to install it directly inside their device, creating a tailor‑made design.

Design flexibility

Since there is no standard housing, the customer can:

• add a custom bezel
• integrate resistive, PCAP, IR, or SAW touch screens
• define the dimensions and materials of the front cover

Excellent thermal management

The lack of a cabinet facilitates natural heat dissipation, an important advantage for embedded systems used continuously or in harsh environments.

Modularity and cost efficiency

Because the final manufacturer creates the enclosure, the open frame solution is often more cost‑effective than a fully enclosed module.

Longevity and long‑term availability

Open frame modules are designed for industrial or medical applications, where long product life cycles are essential.

🏭 Where Are Open Frame Solutions Used?

Open frame solutions are used in numerous embedded sectors:

• Industrial automation → HMI panels, control systems, PLC front‑ends
• Medical → diagnostic displays, laboratory equipment, built‑in machine monitors
• Self‑service & retail → interactive kiosks, POS systems, ATMs, ticket machines
• Transportation → information panels, cabin displays, onboard systems
• Embedded digital signage → integration into totems and customized advertising systems

🛠️ What Is an Open Frame Solution Made Of?

Typically, an open frame module includes:

• LCD/LED panel (optionally with touchscreen)
• metal support frame
• controller board (HDMI, VGA, MIPI, LVDS, etc.)
• optional rear metal plate for structural rigidity