Crystal Group debuts next-gen rugged embedded computers at AFCEA WEST
Ellie Gretter
Phone: 319.294.3453
Email: ellie.gretter@crystalrugged.com
Crystal Group, Inc., a trusted designer and manufacturer of rugged high-performance edge compute solutions, announced the release of two new rugged technology systems debuting at AFCEA WEST later this month.
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Crystal Group’s RE1600M was designed with AI edge processors for maximum performance and endurance in harsh environments. (Photo: Business Wire)
The company will be debuting its cutting-edge, small form factor embedded computer, the RE1600M and a hyper-converged data storage solution, the RE4000.
The RE1600M is purpose-built for amphibious operations and is IP68 rated, which allows for seamless AI inferencing for applications such as unmanned surface vessels and vehicles. This rugged solution is also integrated with NVIDIA Ampere architecture with 2048 NVIDIA CUDA® cores and 64 tensor cores for fast and reliable data transmission.
“Our team at Crystal Group is excited and so proud to introduce the RE1600M into our portfolio," said Jennifer Groschen-Draves, Principal Program Manager at Crystal Group. "It was designed specifically for the U.S. Navy's unmanned surface vessel initiatives. These USVs, paired with the rugged technology provided by Crystal Group, represent a major leap forward in modern naval operations, offering improved operational capabilities, real-time data analysis, and greater mission flexibility in the most challenging maritime conditions. This new solution reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable, mission-critical technology to the U.S. Navy, while meeting the needs of today’s dynamic defense environment.”
The RE4000 is an Air Transport Association carry-on compliant, overhead bin packable system designed to meet any cybersecurity need for enabling data acquisition and storage in extreme environments. The unit has a flexible CPU architecture, including high-performance Intel® Xeon® 5/6 scalable processors, which excel in meeting the evolving demands of Crystal Group customers' complex compute needs.
"At Crystal Group, our focus is always on empowering our customers to achieve their mission objectives,” said Kate Schlotterbeck, VP, Sales and Marketing at Crystal Group. “The RE1600M and RE4000 were designed with direct input from our customers, ensuring these solutions meet the real-world challenges they face every day. Whether it’s enabling seamless operations in harsh maritime environments or providing secure, portable data storage, these systems are built to help our customers succeed, no matter the mission.”
To learn more about these cutting-edge rugged tech solutions, visit Crystal Group in booth 1405 at AFCEA WEST in San Diego from January 27-30 or visit Crystal Group’s website.
About Crystal Group, Inc.
Crystal Group, Inc. is a leading provider of high-performance, rugged compute solutions for defense, government, commercial and industrial markets. Founded in 1987, this fast-growing, employee-owned business specializes in the design, customization, build and testing of rugged servers, embedded computers, networking devices, displays, and data storage for high reliability in harsh environments.
Their integrated solutions meet or exceed IEEE, IEC, and military standards, including MIL-STD-810, 167-1, 461, and MIL-S-901, to bring seamless, real-time artificial intelligence, autonomy and cybersecurity to demanding edge applications. All products are manufactured in the company’s U.S. facility, certified to ISO 9001:2015/AS9100D standards and are backed by a five-plus-year warranty.
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