The aim of the iameco project was to research, design and manufacture a prototype desktop computer, building on the pioneering experience of the MicroPro team.
The project also aimed to demonstrate how eco-design can be practically and effectively applied to the development of an integrated desktop computer system.
The result is the iameco touchscreen computer – designed and manufactured by MicroPro Computers in Ireland. This is the world’s first desktop computer to secure the EU’s coveted EcoFlower label for its exceptional standards of environmental sustainability in manufacture and use.
Environmental credentials include:
- Low carbon footprint of less than 360 kg CO2. The carbon footprint of the iameco v3 is only 30% the footprint of a typical desktop PC & monitor
- The iameco v3 uses reduced materials in the manufacture of the system housing thus production contributes towards efficient use of resources
- iameco v3 is fully manufactured and assembled in Ireland
- Compliance with the CE mark and WEEE Directive
- Due to iameco’s fanless solid state design there is little or no noise in operation
- 98% of materials recyclable
- 20% materials reusable
- Hazardous materials reduced to a minimum
- Non-recyclable plastics eliminated
- Achieves a typical energy consumption of 94 kilowatt-hours (kWh) which is 45% more efficient than the current Energy Star Standard, for same class PCs
- Zero energy consumption in sleep mode
- Life extension up to 10 years
- Electro-magnetic emissions no more than 259 GHz
- LCA expertise acquired & FP7 partnerships developed
For further details, download the MicroPro Computers PDF.
