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ThinxGridUnveils the Smart IoT Gateway for Next-Gen Vehicle Telemetry & Logistics

  • Frugal Scientific
  • Nov 13
  • 3 min read
A woman in a blue shirt stands beside a table with a laptop showing data, boxes labeled "ThinkGrid," and devices in a bright office.

Today marks a major leap in connecting physical assets to the digital supply chain.

ThinxGrid, the flagship IoT brand under Frugal Scientific Pvt. Ltd., is proud to

announce the launch of its first product variant: the ThinxGrid OBD Interface

Device.

This isn't just a tracking device; it's a powerful, compact Smart IoT Gateway for

Vehicle Telemetry & Logistics, designed and manufactured right here in

Bengaluru, India, to unlock granular data and drive predictive intelligence across

modern fleets.

Our core commitment remains: “Connecting Assets, Enabling Intelligence.”

Introducing the ThinxGrid OBD Interface Device (TG-OBD18F6K

Series)

The logistics and transportation sector is undergoing a massive transformation,

driven by the need for real-time visibility, cost efficiency, and improved safety. Our

new gateway is engineered to meet these demands by providing reliable, high-

fidelity data directly from the vehicle's heart.

The TG-OBD18F6K-H / TG-OBD18F6K-M models are designed for quick integration

and immediate data capture, making fleet digitalization accessible and highly

effective.

Key Features Driving Intelligence:

• Real-time GPS & Vehicle Diagnostics: Provides instantaneous location

tracking alongside vital vehicle health metrics, including engine status, fuel

consumption, and performance codes. This moves fleet management from

reactive repairs to proactive, predictive maintenance.

• Integrated GPRS (2G & 4G) Connectivity: Leveraging widely available and

robust 2G and 4G networks, the gateway ensures consistent data

transmission, minimizing coverage gaps and maximizing uptime, particularly

for fleets operating across vast geographic areas.

• CAN Bus Support for Fleet Integration: This is a crucial differentiator. The

device natively taps into the vehicle’s CAN Bus (Controller Area Network),

the vehicle’s internal nervous system. This allows fleet managers to access

deep operational data—from throttle position to brake usage—enabling true

driver behaviour analysis and detailed fuel efficiency monitoring.

• Dual Data Channel: HTTP / MQTT: Supports flexible and efficient data

transmission protocols. MQTT is ideal for large-scale IoT deployments,

ensuring lightweight, reliable data transfer even over intermittent networks,

which is essential for massive logistics operations.

• Compact 12V Operation: The plug-and-play design ensures simple

installation into the OBD-II port, requiring minimal power and installation

expertise, leading to lower total cost of ownership.

The Frugal Scientific Advantage: Intelligence Meets Engineering The launch of the ThinxGrid OBD Gateway is a direct extension of our parent

company's expertise in deep technology and efficient engineering.

At Frugal Scientific (accessible at frugalscientific.com), our focus is on building

robust, Frugal AI solutions—achieving maximum impact with minimal resources. The

data collected by the ThinxGrid gateway is the lifeblood for these advanced

systems:

1. Enabling MLOps: The high-quality, granular data captured via the CAN Bus

feeds directly into our MLOps pipelines, allowing us to train AI models that

predict vehicle component failures, optimize dynamic routing, and accurately

forecast demand.

2. Driving Sustainability: By providing accurate metrics on fuel use and idling

time, the gateway is the hardware foundation for our Reverse Logistics and

Carbon Credit Management solutions, helping clients measure and reduce

their environmental impact.

3. Scalable Product Engineering: Our commitment to embedded systems

expertise (including NXP, ST, and ESP32 models) ensures the ThinxGrid

device is engineered for rugged reliability, performance, and long-term

security in demanding logistics environments.

Connect Your Assets, Empower Your Decisions

The era of simple GPS dots on a map is over. Modern logistics demands context,

prediction, and optimization powered by deep vehicle intelligence. The ThinxGrid

OBD Interface Device delivers just that.

We invite all logistics providers, fleet managers, and system integrators to explore

the capabilities of this new gateway. Visit our dedicated brand site at thinxgrid.com to

view specifications, use cases, and deployment options.

Designed & Manufactured by:

Frugal Scientific Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, India

ThinxGrid: Connecting Assets, Enabling Intelligence.

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