Custom Design & Manufacturing
Custom ruggedised edge computing hardware, built to your specification
Tranquil Studio by 2CRSi Edge designs and manufactures bespoke ruggedised edge computers and Edge AI systems for applications where a standard platform cannot meet the environmental, mechanical or commercial requirement. A structured, predictable path from initial requirements to a deployed, supported system.
• No minimum order quantity • No tooling fees • Prototype from 6 weeks
• UK based • 20+ years experience
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ABOUT TRANQUIL STUDIO
Bespoke edge computing, without the friction.
Tranquil Studio is the custom design and manufacturing division within 2CRSi Edge, supporting organisations with edge computing requirements that extend beyond standard products. From adapting proven Tranquil platforms to developing fully bespoke systems, we apply the right level of engineering for every project.
You don't need to arrive with a finished product specification. We work with you to understand your application, operating environment and performance requirements, then recommend the most appropriate approach whether that's refining an existing platform or creating a completely new design.
Our goal is to make custom hardware development straightforward and predictable, providing a structured path from initial concept through engineering, manufacture, deployment and long-term support.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
The barriers that block bespoke - removed.
Custom hardware projects are usually blocked before they begin: by order minimums, tooling costs, and the risk of an open-ended engagement. Tranquil Studio is built specifically to remove those barriers.
No MOQs
Projects that would traditionally be blocked by minimum order quantities are supported, using established manufacturing methods that remove the volume barrier.
No tooling fees
Manufacturing methods are chosen to avoid the upfront tooling costs that normally make low-volume bespoke programmes uneconomical.
No unmanaged scope
The engagement runs under a structured, governed process with clear decision gates bespoke outcomes without unmanaged scope or heroic delivery.
TRANQUIL STUDIO PROCESS
Four stages, from requirement to production.
Tranquil Studio is a structured engineering engagement, not an open brief. Each stage has defined outputs and validation checkpoints, so the path from idea to deployed system stays predictable.
STAGE 01
DISCOVERY & FEASIBILITY
Requirements definition · Environment analysis · Viability
- Clear definition of requirements and constraints
- Early validation to reduce project risk
- Ensures the right solution from the start
- Avoids costly redesign later
STAGE 02
SYSTEM DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Mechanical · Thermal · Electronic / system design
- Custom systems built to exact requirements
- Mechanical, thermal and system expertise
- Designed for real-world deployment conditions
- Engineering-led, not template-driven
STAGE 03
PROTOTYPING & VALIDATION
Prototype builds · Testing & validation · Iteration
- Rapid prototype development
- Tested and validated before scale
- Iterative refinement for optimal performance
- Reduces deployment risk
STAGE 04
MANUFACTURING & LIFECYCLE TRANSITION
Low-volume production · Design for manufacture · Supported lifecycle
- Designed for low-volume production
- Smooth transition from design to deployment
- Built for long-term support and continuity
- Ensures scalable, repeatable delivery
FROM ADAPTATION TO FULY BESPOKE
Custom is a spectrum, not a switch.
Not every edge deployment requires a blank-sheet design. Tranquil Studio supports the full spectrum of custom edge computing requirements, applying the lightest engineering approach that delivers the required outcome.
2CRSi Edge starts with proven standard platforms, then extends them through controlled configuration where needed. Tranquil Studio is reserved for projects that require genuine engineering innovation. The result is a right-sized solution that keeps cost, risk and lead times proportionate to the complexity of the requirement without compromising performance or capability.
Fully bespoke design
A fully custom system designed from requirements where existing platforms cannot meet the need.
Combine standard & bespoke
Standard elements paired with bespoke design where the requirement needs it no more, no less.
Adapt a proven platform
Straightforward adaptations of an existing Tranquil platform to meet a specific requirement.
WHO IT IS FOR
When Tranquil Studio is the right route.
Tranquil Studio is appropriate when a requirement cannot be met by configuring a standard platform, and genuine engineering change is needed.
Beyond Standard Platforms
When the requirement cannot be met through configuration of an existing platform and a different design is needed.
Engineering Change Required
When mechanical, thermal, electronic, form-factor or certification-baseline change is required not just options.
A Structured Partner
When you value a structured bespoke process with governed scope and clear decision gates, rather than open-ended development.
Low-to-Medium Volume
When volumes are low to medium and order minimums or tooling fees would normally block the project.
No Finished Spec Yet
When you have a use case and constraints but not a finalised design the process starts from where you are.
Long-Term Continuity Needed
When the design must transition into a supported lifecycle with scalable, repeatable delivery over time.
What is OEM & ODM rugged edge computing?
Tranquil Studio is appropriate when a requirement cannot be met by configuring a standard platform, and genuine engineering change is needed.
Two routes to a product that is yours
The right approach depends on where your design starts and where you want our engineering expertise to add value. Whether we refine an existing concept or originate a new platform, the outcome is hardware designed for your brand not a rebadged off-the-shelf system.
CHOOSE OEM WHEN: You have a specification and need it built exactly.
CHOOSE ODM WHEN: You want a proven design to brand as your own.
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
We design and build hardware around your exact requirements. You define the outcome; we engineer, manufacture and deliver a finished product ready to deploy or sell under your own brand. Ideal for applications with demanding environmental, form factor or connectivity requirements, it provides a purpose-built solution where standard platforms are not enough.
ODM - Original Design Manufacturer
We provide a proven platform design or co-develop one with you that you brand and sell as your own. Rather than simply rebadging an off-the-shelf product, we adapt the platform to meet your market and application requirements, reducing development time and engineering cost while delivering a differentiated solution.
BEFORE YOU GO BESPOKE
Start with a Standard Platform
If your application can be met with a standard platform, that's often the fastest route to deployment. Our proven Tranquil IT, Tranquil AI and Tranquil Defence product families are available from stock or with short lead times, delivering reliable hardware without the time and cost of custom engineering.
When your requirements go beyond what a standard platform can provide, Tranquil Studio delivers the engineering needed to create a solution tailored to your application.
Rugged edge computing from the standard range, engineered for reliable operation in demanding industrial and embedded environments.
Rugged edge AI platforms based on NVIDIA Jetson and Axelera Metis, optimised for computer vision, AI inference and intelligent edge applications.
Fanless rugged edge computing platforms engineered for demanding environments and mission-critical applications.
Sectors we Engineer for
Purpose-built rugged edge computing hardware delivered across a wide range of applications, each with unique environmental, mechanical and commercial requirements.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Custom rugged edge computing hardware for UAV, ground vehicle and security applications, designed for wide-temperature operation and resilience to shock, vibration and harsh environments.
INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING
Rugged fanless edge computing platforms designed for factory automation, IIoT edge deployments, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, with the reliability required for demanding industrial environments.
TRANSPORT
Rugged edge computing platforms for intelligent transport systems, onboard vehicle computing and transport infrastructure, engineered to withstand shock, vibration and demanding operating environments.
MARITIME
Rugged sealed edge computing platforms for offshore and marine applications, providing reliable operation in environments exposed to salt spray, humidity, vibration and moisture ingress.
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Edge compute and data-acquisition systems for substations, grid infrastructure and renewable installations in outdoor and semi-exposed environments.
RESEARCH LABS
Embedded compute for portable diagnostics, laboratory instrumentation and field-deployed scientific equipment.
Group-level R&D
Access to 2CRSi Group technology roadmaps ensuring platform currency and forward compatibility.
Latest compute platforms
Access to current and next-generation compute platforms and components across the Group supply chain.
Proven delivery capability
Delivery track record across large-scale and international programmes including public sector and regulated industries.
Lifecycle assurance
Long-term lifecycle and support assurance from platform selection through to post-deployment continuity.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions procurement and engineering leads ask
Answers to common questions.
Tranquil Studio is the bespoke design and manufacturing solution family within 2CRSi Edge. It supports the full spectrum of custom edge computing needs, from straightforward adaptations of existing Tranquil platforms through to fully bespoke system designs, through a structured, predictable and low-friction path from requirements to a deployed and supported system.
No. You do not need to arrive with a complete or finalised product definition. Tranquil Studio works collaboratively to review the use case, operating environment and performance requirements, then determines the most appropriate approach adapting proven platforms, combining standard and bespoke elements, or developing a fully custom design.
There is no minimum order quantity. Studio uses established manufacturing methods that make single units and low-to-medium volumes viable.
When a requirement cannot be met by configuring a standard platform and engineering change is needed mechanical, thermal, electronic, form factor or certification baseline. 2CRSi Edge prioritises standard platforms first and controlled configuration second; Studio is used when genuine engineering change is required, under a governed scope with clear decision gates.
Under OEM we design and build to your exact specification and you own the design; under ODM we provide an existing or co-developed design you brand as your own, which cuts development time and cost. See the engagement-models section above.
COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) is a standard product you configure. Custom ruggedised hardware is engineered to your specification when a COTS product cannot meet the environmental, mechanical or commercial requirement.
Design, manufacturing, assembly and test are UK-based in Manchester.
Have a requirement that doesn't fit a standard platform?
Tell us the use case, the operating environment and the constraints not a finished design. We will review feasibility and recommend the lightest approach that meets the requirement, with a clear, governed process from there.