Avutec
Design AI into a Robust Camera Platform
When Avutec approached ManGo Product Design, they already had powerful technology in hand: a camera module with onboard AI capable of recognizing license plates in real time. The challenge was no longer about proving the software, but about turning that intelligence into a physical product that could be deployed everywhere and trusted anywhere. ManGo was asked to design and engineer the Gatekeeper camera as a scalable, outdoor-ready platform; a product that could support a wide range of applications, from parking and traffic monitoring to fuel theft prevention.
Engineering a Housing That Can Take It
A camera that operates 24/7 in public space has no luxury of failure. For Gatekeeper, this meant designing an enclosure with an IP67 rating, fully dustproof and able to withstand heavy rain, cleaning procedures and even temporary submersion. ManGo developed a robust investment-cast aluminum housing that not only protects sensitive electronics, but also actively manages heat dissipation. Cooling was a key design challenge, solved through integrated heat sinks and carefully engineered thermal paths. CFD analyses and multiple prototype iterations were used to validate both ingress protection and thermal performance. Because smart electronics only stay smart if they stay cool and dry.
Designed for Integration, Built for Scale
Beyond protection, the product architecture needed to support Avutec’s ambition to serve many use cases with one hardware platform. ManGo focused on a compact, clean and professional design that integrates easily into different environments, from petrol stations to municipal infrastructure. Internally, component placement, serviceability and manufacturability were carefully considered to support efficient production and long-term deployment. The result is a camera design that doesn’t lock Avutec into one application, but instead enables flexibility as the software and AI capabilities continue to evolve.
From Product Design to Proven Deployment
Since its introduction, the Gatekeeper camera has been deployed at thousands of locations across Europe and is offered as a Product-as-a-Service. While Avutec continues to expand the intelligence and applications of the system, ManGo’s contribution ensured the physical product is ready to support that growth; robust, reliable and designed for real-world conditions. It’s a clear example of how strong industrial design and engineering turn advanced technology into a dependable product platform. Or put simply: clever software deserves equally clever
hardware to live in.
We owe the design of our Gatekeeper to a great collaboration with ManGo. We can wholeheartedly recommend ManGo!
Walter Verbruggen (Avutec)