Mercku M6 Rùtair Wi-Fi by Ronghao Jin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Duais Òir A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Choimpiutairean agus Innealan Iomallach Competition Category.

ÒrCoimpiutair· 2021

Mercku M6 Rùtair Wi-Fi

by Ronghao Jin

Client: Mercku Inc

Duais Òir A' Design Award Winner in Coimpiutair Category

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The Design

About Mercku M6 Rùtair Wi-Fi

'S e rùtair mogaill gun uèir a th' anns an M6, air a dhealbhadh airson lìonraidhean dachaigh. Bidh am M6 a' cleachdadh teicneòlas Wi-Fi 6 agus siostam antenna seilbhe WHEMS gus còmhdach farsaing agus astaran àrda a lìbhrigeadh. Tha an slige dhìreach air a brosnachadh le cruthan chàraichean agus a' gabhail àite corp bogsach agus antennathan taobh a-muigh nan rùtairean àbhaisteach. Tha fosglaidhean fuarachaidh fulangach ri taobh a' phrìomh chipset, agus tha claisean falaichte a' ruith ri oirean, mar sin thèid teas a leigeil a-mach gun a bhith ag atharrachadh a' choltais ghlain. Tha an rèiteachadh plug and play, agus tha aplacaid mobile agus eadar-aghaidh lìn a' ceadachadh smachd iomallach.

The Recognition

About the Duais Òir A' Design Award

Tha Mercku M6 Rùtair Wi-Fi air Duais Òir A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh anabarrach urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, mìorbhaileach agus sònraichte. Tha buannaichean Òir nan cruthachaidhean anabarrach ùr-ghnàthach, làn lèirsinn agus drùidhteach a nochdas gèinidh, gliocas agus comas an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Mercku M6 Rùtair Wi-Fi na innleachd a gheibh moladh mòr, a stèidhicheas gluasadan agus mòr-chuimhneachain a bheir luach nach fhacas riamh roimhe. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Òir A' Design Award na phròiseact sònraichte, urramach a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais gu mòr. Bidh Mercku M6 Rùtair Wi-Fi a' cruthachadh faireachdainnean làidir miann, a' dùsgadh dealas, a' brosnachadh cruthachalachd agus a' glacadh sinn.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Mercku's M6 AX Mesh System represents the leap from current router solutions to Wi-Fi 6. The M6 combines next-generation technology with proprietary WHEMS antenna innovation to create a high-performance wireless router that overcomes conventional design hurdles through the unification of industrial design and engineering expertise. Housing this powerful technology is a sleek and elegant shell with integrated passive cooling vents for maximized system performance and device longevity.
Dimensions & Packaging: Router Dimensions (L x W x H): 140 x 53 x 206 mm
Packaging Dimensions (L x W x H): 210 x 60 x 215 mm
Tags: Wi-Fi, Connectivity, AX, Mesh, Router, Mercku
Production Technology: Mercku's M6 AX Mesh System transcends the traditional sense of boxy Wi-Fi routers with protruding antennas by unifying form and function without compromising performance. After conducting hundreds of thermal simulations, Mercku overcomes the challenge of heat dissipation by placing passive cooling channels adjacent to the main heat source. With rich silhouettes inspired by automotive design, the M6 seamlessly integrates into any home to give users a sense of high performance even when turned off.
Design Challenge: The main challenge in minimizing router size is inadequate heat dissipation, and the failure to address it adequately can negatively impact device longevity and performance. The M6's shell design is elegant and seamlessly incorporates passive cooling vents adjacent to each side of the primary heat-producing IPQ6000 chipset. The upright design and hidden channels along the device's edges are also conducive to heat dissipation without compromising its appearance.
Research: While designing the M6 AX Wi-Fi System, Mercku conducted in-depth heat dissipation simulations and research using Flo Therm XT software. Throughout testing, the M6's product temperature was reduced by 23% compared to similar tiered products, significantly improving product stability.

To optimize the M6's user experience, Mercku conducted several questionnaires to provide the design and engineering team with insights into how to make the product more user-friendly. 450 questionnaires later, the team was able to identify optimal port and button placements as well as additional software features that customers seek, incorporating them into the final design of the M6.
Inspiration: As the number of connected home automation and IoT devices increases in homes, Wi-Fi networks will bottleneck and operate less efficiently. Mercku strives to lead the change for better home connectivity by combining the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology with proprietary innovation, transforming the way networks handle data routing and speeds without compromising aesthetics. Inspired by automotive design, the M6 AX Mesh System mimics that of fast, high-performance sports cars.
Project Duration: The design project began in April 2020 and was completed in December 2020. The M6 AX Mesh System was first exhibited at CES January 2021.
Operation Flow: The M6 AX System is backed by Mercku's proprietary WHEMS antenna system and the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, giving users even better Wi-Fi coverage and speeds. It has a simple plug-and-play set-up that installs in minutes for any level of technical comprehension. To accompany the powerful hardware, the M6 comes with Mercku's companion mobile application and web interface that have a simple, intuitive user interface to enable users with remote access to features at any time, anywhere.
Patents: Mercku Inc.
Team Members: Ronghao Jin
Image Credits: Mercku Inc.