CRYSTAL GROUP INC
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Crystal Group, Inc. is a leading provider of high-performance rugged compute solutions that deliver unmatched reliability for demanding edge applications in extreme environments. This small, employee-owned business specializes in customizing servers, embedded computers, networking devices, displays, and data storage that meet or exceed IEEE, IEC, and military standards. NIST compliant and AS9100D certified.
Hiawatha, Iowa (IA), United States
Defense & Security
Products & Services
Rugged Network Switches
Crystal Group Inc
Equipped with secure, ultra-low latency, our rugged networking appliances ensure reliable, real-time data transmission to demanding applications in any domain or operating environment. All of our high-performance switches and firewalls are housed in rugged, lightweight, compact enclosures, such as transit cases or 19-inch racks with strain-hardened aircraft aluminum built to survive extreme temperatures, humidity, shock and vibration, dust, sand and salt fog.
Small form factor embedded computers
Crystal Group Inc
Feature-rich embedded computer systems are powerful, compact and rugged. Easily configurable to meet program-specific requirements, our embedded products boast advanced thermal management, carbon-fiber chassis and are field tested to withstand shock and vibration, extended temperature ranges, harsh elements and extreme environments. Our ruggedized embedded computer systems follow the Intel® embedded roadmap to ensure access to the latest in long life, powerful Intel chipsets and processors.
High-Capacity Data Storage Systems
Crystal Group Inc
Available in multiple form factors, we design turnkey rugged storage systems that combine high-capacity data storage with leading-edge data protection features that meet or exceed strict certification levels and standards. With a range of capabilities, including Seagate® FIPS 140-2 and NIAP-accredited 2.5” SAS SSDs, intrusion detection and instant data destruction, your critical, confidential data is secure from attempted breaches in extreme air, land, sea and space conditions — when it matters most.
Rugged Video Appliances
Crystal Group Inc
As the world’s only ruggedized military- and IEC-compliant video appliances, our RVA products provide scalable, zero-latency 4K video streaming, recording, extension and storage capabilities at the edge. Designed for ease of integration with existing systems and infrastructure, including standard one GbE networks, these RVAs deliver unmatched video-based data with secure, seamless accuracy.
Rugged Servers
Crystal Group Inc
Our rugged servers and workstations deliver high-performance computing, data storage and cyber protection for seamless, real-time communications and networking, weapons control, situational awareness, surveillance, and autonomous vehicles in the most challenging and unpredictable edge environments. Constructed with ruggedized, all-aluminum chassis and state-of-the-art thermal management these powerful, yet compact, servers can withstand harsh conditions and rough terrains for both military and industrial applications.
AI & Autonomy Solutions
Crystal Group Inc
Built with the power and security to fuse and prioritize massive amounts of real-time sensor data for reliable decision making and performance, our AI and autonomy solutions bring leading GPU speed and machine-learned intelligence to self-driving vehicle situations where split-second accuracy is the difference between success and catastrophe.
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Crystal Group, Inc. is a leading provider of high-performance, rugged compute solutions for defense, government, and industrial markets. Founded in 1987, this small, 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.
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.
