Digital transformation is profoundly altering how organizations and industries manage people, facilities, equipment, information, and processes. The Defense industry is no exception. In addition to specifically military systems, there is a vast ecosystem of infrastructure, industrial units, logistics centers, maintenance facilities, training centers, administrative buildings, and controlled access areas that require technological solutions capable of making operations more efficient, autonomous, and digitized.
It is precisely in this context that technologies such as multimedia kiosks, self-service equipment, digital signage, professional displays, interactive tables, queue management and service systems, wayfinding solutions, and custom-developed equipment can play a relevant role.
With experience in the development and manufacture of customized technological solutions, PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS possesses skills that can be applied not only to sectors where digital kiosks are traditionally present, but also to organizations and companies linked to Defense, Security, Aeronautics, Naval, Logistics, Maintenance, Critical Infrastructure, and the Technology Industry.
The digitalization of the defense industry
When we think about Defense, it’s natural to immediately associate the sector with vehicles, aircraft, ships, communications, or other highly specialized systems.
However, behind this equipment lies a vast operational infrastructure, including factories, warehouses and logistics centers, maintenance centers, academies and training centers, administrative facilities, ports and naval installations, hangars, technology centers and laboratories, command centers, and supplier and subcontractor facilities.
All these structures need to manage people, information, materials, access, maintenance, and communication. An interactive kiosk ceases to be just a customer service device and can function as a true digital point of interaction within an industrial or Defense infrastructure.
Technology developed specifically for organizations
One of the key differentiators of PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS is the ability to develop customized equipment. In highly specialized sectors, this capability becomes particularly important.
- Dimensions
- Materials and components
- Resistance for indoor or outdoor use
- Integration of peripherals;
- Identification and communication systems
- Interfaces and ergonomics
- Connectivity and software
Instead of forcing an organization to adapt its process to standard equipment, it is possible to develop a solution tailored to the process. This OEM/ODM logic can be particularly relevant for manufacturers, technology integrators, and engineering companies that want to incorporate interactive equipment into their own projects. PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS can therefore position itself as a technology manufacturing partner, providing the physical and interactive component of solutions developed by specialized integrators.
Kiosks for access control and management
One of the applications with the greatest potential is in access management. Industrial facilities and defense-related organizations may have multiple access levels and different types of users: employees, visitors, suppliers, maintenance technicians, transporters, service providers, and other external entities.
A Secure Access & Visitor Management Kiosk can act as the first point of interaction between the visitor and the facility. Depending on project requirements and the technologies used by the integrator, the equipment may incorporate different peripherals, such as card readers, RFID/NFC, QR Code readers, document readers, cameras, printers, intercoms, or other identification technologies.
The goal is to transform traditionally manual processes into digital and controlled processes. The visitor can check in, identify the reason for the visit, and follow the authorization flow defined by the organization. When properly integrated with external access control systems, the kiosk can become an important interface between the user and the organization’s digital infrastructure.
Digital management of visitors and suppliers
In large industrial facilities, the circulation of suppliers and external entities can represent an operational challenge. Imagine an industrial unit that receives dozens or hundreds of external people daily.
A self-service terminal can allow you to perform:
CHECK-IN → IDENTIFICATION → VALIDATION → AUTHORIZATION → GUIDANCE
The process can be integrated with existing visitor management platforms and access control systems. In addition to reducing administrative tasks, this approach allows for better structuring of the entry flow. The equipment can also display important information before entry into the facility, including internal rules, safety instructions, maps, contacts, or procedures applicable to the visit.
Digitization of logistics operations
Organizations linked to Defense can manage thousands of references for materials, tools, equipment, components, and supplies.
A Logistics Self-Service Kiosk can become an interface between operators and logistics management systems.
In an industrial setting, an employee can identify themselves at the terminal, select an operation, read the code or identification of a given material, and digitally register a movement.
USER → IDENTIFICATION → EQUIPMENT → OPERATION → REGISTRATION
Applications can include tool delivery and return, inventory inquiries, material registration, supply pickup, internal order tracking, or interaction with ERP/WMS systems. The kiosk does not need to replace these systems. Its function can be to become a simple and intuitive physical interface for existing digital platforms.
Kiosks for maintenance and technical assistance
Aeronautics, shipbuilding, electronics, special vehicles, communication systems, industrial equipment, and other technological areas depend on rigorous maintenance and traceability processes.
A Maintenance Kiosk installed in a workshop, hangar, or production unit can facilitate technicians’ access to the information needed to perform certain tasks. The operator can identify equipment using a QR code, barcode, or RFID and consult the information provided by the organization’s system.
You can also start or update a work order, consult technical documentation, report an anomaly, request a part, or record the completion of an intervention. The concept can be especially interesting in environments where it is not always convenient to rely exclusively on traditional computers. Dedicated industrial equipment allows you to create a fixed point of digital interaction, available close to where the work takes place.
There are installations where equipment needs to operate outdoors or in more demanding environments. Experience in developing outdoor kiosks opens up the possibility of creating equipment specifically prepared for projects associated with critical infrastructure, logistics, industrial facilities, ports, airports, bases, or other controlled areas.
Depending on the project requirements, this equipment can be developed with robust structures, protection against environmental conditions, suitable glass, high-brightness displays, ventilation or air conditioning systems, vandal-proof protection, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and different connectivity options. The goal would be to develop a family of Rugged Interactive Kiosks, adaptable to the technical requirements of each project.
Digital workstations for defense industry factories
Component manufacturers, aerospace companies, shipbuilding, engineering, electronics, metalworking, maintenance, logistics, and technology integrators have needs similar to other advanced industries.
In this context, PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS can develop Industrial Digital Stations designed for the factory floor. These stations can allow operators to consult production orders, authorized documentation, work instructions, production indicators, or quality information provided by internal systems.
They can also act as a communication point between workers and MES, ERP, maintenance, or quality systems. In certain environments, a robust digital station installed in a strategic location can be more functional than a conventional computer.
Digital communication within facilities
In an industrial complex or large infrastructure, there may be a need to distribute information simultaneously across different buildings. Digital Signage solutions can play a significant role in this context.
Professional displays, information monitors, video walls, and digital totems can be used for corporate communication, non-sensitive operational information, security, training, industrial indicators, logistics information, or emergency messages.
Centralized content management allows for updating multiple communication points without replacing posters or printed documentation. Large facilities may include dozens of buildings, hangars, warehouses, workshops, administrative areas, and technical spaces. Quickly finding a specific destination can become difficult for visitors, suppliers, or new employees. An Interactive Wayfinding system allows you to transform static maps into a digital experience.
This type of solution can be applied to industrial complexes, academies, technology centers, military hospitals, administrative units, and other large facilities. Naturally, in environments with specific security requirements, the information presented must strictly adhere to the access levels defined by the organization.
Operations centers and information visualization
Operations centers, control rooms, and supervisory environments often need to display large volumes of information. PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS can explore this segment through the visualization and interaction component, without intending to replace the specialized systems used by organizations.
Video walls, professional displays, interactive tables, and other digital surfaces can serve as an interface for applications developed by specialized integrators. A large interactive table, for example, can be used in planning, training, or information presentation environments. Similarly, large displays can allow you to view dashboards, maps, logistics indicators, or information from the organization’s internal platforms.
Solutions for recruitment and corporate presentation
Engineers, programmers, specialized technicians, maintenance professionals, and other highly qualified profiles are increasingly important. Interactive kiosks and displays can be used at trade shows, universities, recruitment centers, and events to present professional opportunities and technological projects.
A Recruitment Kiosk can provide information on careers, professional areas, application processes, institutional videos, or other digital experiences. A reception area can benefit from digital solutions designed to present the organization in a modern way. Digital totems, interactive tables, and video walls can showcase the company’s history, technological skills, facilities, products, international presence, and projects. An interactive table can, for example, allow you to explore different business areas through a visual interface. It is a particularly interesting application for showrooms, innovation centers, and corporate facilities.
Hardware + software + integration
A kiosk integrated into the organization’s digital ecosystem can have much greater value. Solutions can communicate, when technically and contractually applicable, with external systems through APIs and other interfaces.
KIOSK → SOFTWARE → API → CLIENT’S SYSTEM
This opens up possibilities for integration with visitor management platforms, ERP, WMS, MES, maintenance systems, queuing systems, communication platforms, or other corporate applications. In highly specialized projects, PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS can also collaborate with systems integrators and software companies responsible for specific security and business layers.
The role of PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS in the ecosystem
Entering the Defense sector doesn’t necessarily mean becoming a manufacturer of military technology. Being a technology supplier of the infrastructure that supports the industry. Specialization can focus on areas where know-how already exists. This combination can allow for partnerships with companies specializing in Defense that are looking for a manufacturer capable of transforming a given digital concept into physical equipment.
This could be one of the most relevant opportunities. Many integrators possess software, industry-specific knowledge, and business relationships with clients, but lack the capacity to develop and manufacture physical equipment themselves. That’s precisely where an OEM/ODM partner can add value: they define the requirements, PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS studies the equipment, the engineering team develops the solution, the hardware is integrated, and the equipment is produced and prepared to receive the partner’s application.
This model can be particularly relevant in international projects. Any project related to Defense or critical infrastructure requires a particularly rigorous approach to security. Depending on the application, you will need to consider network architecture, authentication, permission control, remote management, physical protection, updates, logging, privacy, data protection, and internal client policies. Therefore, the development of these solutions should follow a security-by-design logic. In sensitive applications, integration should be carried out in conjunction with security teams and duly qualified technology partners.
A possible approach by PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS for this market could be to organize it into five major families.
ACCESS
Solutions focused on managing access, visitors, suppliers, and identification processes.
LOGISTICS
Kiosks and terminals designed for logistics, materials, tools, inventory, and interaction with management systems.
INDUSTRY
Digital workstations for production, quality, maintenance, and industrial operations.
INFORMATION
Digital signage, wayfinding, institutional information and internal communication.
INTERACTIVE & COMMAND ENVIRONMENTS
Professional displays, video walls, interactive tables, and visualization infrastructure designed for operations centers, training environments, and technology spaces.
The future of industrial infrastructure will be increasingly digital. Equipment will progressively cease to function as isolated elements and will become integrated into connected technological ecosystems.
Kiosks, displays, sensors, applications, business systems, and management platforms will be able to work together to simplify operations and improve the user experience. In this context, customization, modularity, integration, and robustness will be key factors. And it is precisely these characteristics that can open up new possibilities for PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS.