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Crystal Group, Inc.

Hiawatha, IA
United States
http://www.crystalrugged.com

Booth: 2743

Crystal Group, Inc. is a technology leader in rugged computer hardware, specializing in the design and manufacture of custom and commercial rugged servers, embedded computing, networking devices, displays, and data storage for high reliability in harsh environments. A small employee-owned business founded in 1987, Crystal Group provides defense, government and industrial markets with integrated solutions that bring seamless, real-time artificial intelligence, autonomy and cybersecurity to demanding edge applications.

Press Releases

Crystal Group accelerating autonomous vehicle development for harsh edge environments (20210422)

https://www.crystalrugged.com/crystal-group-accelerating-autonomous-vehicle-development-for-harsh-edge-environments/ HIAWATHA, IOWA, February 10, 2021 — Crystal Group, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware, announced today its increased focus on developing autonomous vehicle (AV) compute systems for industrial and military applications. Equipped to handle the harsh and unpredictable operating challenges inherent to edge environments, Crystal Group’s rugged AV servers deliver the critical combination of robust compute power with hardened physical assets. This ensures demanding AV applications, like military ground vehicles, submarines and aircraft, heavy construction equipment, and over-the-road trucking, can execute seamless performance regardless of ever-changing conditions. “Accurate, real-time situational awareness of an 80,000-pound autonomous semi moving down a highway at 70 miles an hour or a weaponized military autonomous aircraft can’t be compromised by even the slightest disruption, whether it’s rough terrain, supply voltage variation, shifting climate conditions or severe weather,” said Jim Shaw, executive vice president of Engineering at Crystal Group. “Our rugged solutions integrate leading-edge inference engines and compute capabilities with the power, stability and security. The result is intelligent operations optimized for safety and efficiency.” Crystal Group’s ability to bring reliable AV functionality to the edge stems from their ability to incorporate robust NVIDIA GPUs needed to process and prioritize the vast amount of data for comprehensive situational awareness with critical advanced thermal management designs. Managing the heat generated by power-hungry AV compute requirements is critical to prevent systems from throttling for seamless operation. Greater public awareness and government support for autonomous passenger and public transportation vehicles is proliferating the broad adoption of and investment in AV technology across the industrial and defense markets. About Crystal Group, Inc. Crystal Group, Inc. is a technology leader in rugged computer hardware, specializing in the design and manufacture of custom and commercial rugged servers, embedded computing, networking devices, displays, and data storage for high reliability in harsh environments. A small employee-owned business founded in 1987, Crystal Group provides the defense, government and industrial markets with integrated solutions that bring seamless, real-time artificial intelligence, autonomy and cybersecurity to demanding edge applications. Crystal Group products meet or exceed IEEE, IEC, and military standards, including MIL-STD-810, 167-1, 461, and MIL-S-901, and are backed by a five-plus-year warranty. All products are manufactured in the company’s facility, certified to ISO 9001:2015/AS9100D quality management standards. ©2021 Crystal Group Inc. All rights reserved. All marks are property of their respective owners. Design and specifications are subject to change. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karen Hildebrand Phone: 319.200.2968 Email: Karen.Hildebrand@crystalrugged.com

Crystal Group brings rugged autonomous vehicle compute solutions to the edge (20210422)

https://www.crystalrugged.com/crystal-group-brings-rugged-autonomous-vehicle-compute-solutions-to-the-edge/ HIAWATHA, IOWA, March 03, 2021 — Crystal Group, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware, announced it is working with trucking companies—including TuSimple, the world’s largest and most advanced self-driving truck company—and robotics developers to accelerate the seamless AI-enabled performance of autonomous trucks and heavy construction machinery in demanding environments. Crystal Group customizes its products, including the AVC0161, to enable application-specific requirements. Built to ensure seamless real-time situational awareness and operation regardless of ever-changing conditions, Crystal Group’s autonomous vehicle compute (AVC) solutions combine their proprietary ruggedization techniques and game-changing 12-V DC, ATX-compliant server with NVIDIA’s robust GPUs. Using a power supply that interfaces directly with the vehicle’s battery, these servers eliminate the need for a separate power converter while delivering 1,500 or 2,000 watts of power to interpret and act upon the massive inputs captured by the vehicle’s network of sensors, radar and cameras. An optional liquid cooling system outputs the waste heat to prevent throttling due to the significant heat generated by the power-hungry compute requirements. “Equipping these substantial machines for safe, successful driverless operation with little or no human intervention requires us to understand the operational requirements in tandem with the range of environmental conditions they may be exposed,” said Micah Snodgrass, technical director at Crystal Group. “Ongoing, candid collaboration with TuSimple resulted in a custom solution with enhanced processing power, thermal management and shock absorption that not only met their functional requirements, but also raised industry benchmarks for safety, efficiency and reliability.” Wide-spread adoption of AI-enabled autonomous capabilities is expected to proliferate across trucking and construction, as well as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas, given the significant benefits—including improved operating efficiencies, quality and productivity, reduced operating costs and risks due to human error, and safer roadways and work sites—that stand to be gained. By 2025, the self-driving truck market is projected to reach $1.67B while autonomous construction forecasts reach $14B by 2023. About Crystal Group, Inc. Crystal Group, Inc. is a technology leader in rugged computer hardware, specializing in the design and manufacture of custom and commercial rugged servers, embedded computing, networking devices, displays, and data storage for high reliability in harsh environments. A small employee-owned business founded in 1987, Crystal Group provides the defense, government and industrial markets with integrated solutions that bring seamless, real-time artificial intelligence, autonomy and cybersecurity to demanding edge applications. Crystal Group products meet or exceed IEEE, IEC, and military standards, including MIL-STD-810, 167-1, 461, and MIL-S-901, and are backed by a five-plus-year warranty. All products are manufactured in the company’s facility, certified to ISO 9001:2015/AS9100D quality management standards. ©2021 Crystal Group Inc. All rights reserved. All marks are property of their respective owners. Design and specifications are subject to change. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karen Hildebrand Phone: 319.200.2968 Email: Karen.Hildebrand@crystalrugged.com

Products

AVC0161 Ai & Autonomy Solution

AVC0161 combines impressive compute power, data-handling capabilities and storage capacity in a<br />compact, rugged solution that can withstand harsh conditions and environments — including potholes,<br />collisions, and extreme temperatures that can cause traditional systems to fail.... More Info Less Info

Accelerate artificial intelligence, automation and autonomous projects. Put advanced projects on the fast track to market with Crystal Group AVC0161, designed specifically to reduce development time and streamline systems integration. AVC0161 combines impressive compute power, data-handling capabilities and storage capacity in a compact, rugged solution that can withstand harsh conditions and environments — including potholes, collisions, and extreme temperatures that can cause traditional systems to fail. Available in custom or off-the shelf configurations, these high-performance computers sport the latest Intel® Xeon® processors, high capacity DDR4 memory, and sophisticated power and thermal management stabilized in a size, weight, and power (SWaP)-optimized aluminum chassis. Jump-start your autonomous, automated, unmanned or AI project today with Crystal Group AVC0161.

AVC1312 AI & Autonomy Solution

Completely and easily configurable, the AVC1312 boasts advanced thermal management, a carbon fiber chassis, and is field-tested to withstand shock and vibration, extended temperature ranges, harsh elements and demanding environments.... More Info Less Info

Accelerate artificial intelligence, automation and autonomous projects. Crystal Group AVC1312 is powerful, compact and rugged. Completely and easily configurable, the AVC1312 boasts advanced thermal management, a carbon fiber chassis, and is field-tested to withstand shock and vibration, extended temperature ranges, harsh elements and demanding environments. Crystal Group products follow the Intel® Xeon® roadmap to ensure access to the latest, powerful Intel chipsets and processors. Innovative solutions. Crystal Group’s portfolio of rugged and industrial computing products are engineered and tested to withstand challenging environments, meet and exceed military standards, and provide the latest COTS technologies and benefits, such as cost, availability, upgradability, and flexibility. Dependable services. To develop your custom solution, Crystal Group provides a full range of vertically integrated services, including product design and development, testing, systems engineering and integration, mechanical and electrical engineering, configuration management, and product lifecycle planning. Dedicated support. Crystal Group’s expert staff and global network provide fast and effective product support when and where it is needed. Count on Crystal Group for fast response times, quick turnarounds, 5+ year warranties, and quality service around the clock and around the globe.

AVC1529 AI & Autonomy Solution

Completely and easily configurable, the AVC1529 boasts advanced thermal management, a carbon fiber chassis and is field-tested to withstand shock and vibration, extended temperature ranges, harsh elements and demanding environments.... More Info Less Info

Accelerate artificial intelligence, automation and autonomous projects. Crystal Group AVC1529 is powerful, compact and rugged. Completely and easily configurable, the AVC1529 boasts advanced thermal management, a carbon fiber chassis and is field-tested to withstand shock and vibration, extended temperature ranges, harsh elements and demanding environments. Crystal Group products follow the Intel® Xeon® roadmap to ensure access to the latest, powerful Intel chipsets and processors. Innovative solutions. Crystal Group’s portfolio of rugged and industrial computing products are engineered and tested to withstand challenging environments, meet and exceed military standards, and provide the latest COTS technologies and benefits, such as cost, availability, upgradability, and flexibility. Dependable services. To develop your custom solution, Crystal Group provides a full range of vertically integrated services, including product design and development, testing, systems engineering and integration, mechanical and electrical engineering, configuration management, and product lifecycle planning. Dedicated support. Crystal Group’s expert staff and global network provide fast and effective product support when and where it is needed. Count on Crystal Group for fast response times, quick turnarounds, 5+ year warranties, and quality service around the clock and around the globe.

AVC5904 Ai & Autonomy Solution

Put advanced projects on the fast track to market with the AVC5904, designed specifically for autonomous semi-truck OEMs to reduce development time and streamline systems integration while improving driving safety without sacrificing reliability.... More Info Less Info

Accelerate artificial intelligence, automation and autonomous projects Put advanced projects on the fast track to market with the Crystal Group AVC5904, designed specifically for autonomous semi-truck OEMs to reduce development time and streamline systems integration while improving driving safety without sacrificing reliability. The AVC5904 combines impressive compute power, data-handling capabilities, and storage capacity in a compact, rugged solution that can withstand harsh conditions and environments — including potholes, collisions and extreme temperatures that cause traditional systems to fail. Available in custom or off-the-shelf configurations, the Crystal Group AVC5904 high-performance computer optimizes the latest Intel® Xeon® processors, high-capacity DDR4 memory, and leading edge thermal management in a rugged chassis. Jump-start your autonomous, automated, unmanned or AI project today with Crystal Group. Solution Benefits High compute and storage. Road-ready and flexible, the AVC5904 delivers more data and improved results faster with dual Intel Xeon scalable processors housed in a rugged, aluminum enclosure. Reduce time to market. Scalable Crystal Group systems put AV/ADAS projects into high gear with off-the-shelf and customizable computer systems, development kits, and integration services for a complete turn-key solution. Trusted and reliable. Rugged electronics and services from Crystal Group are trusted by military and industry leaders for defense, aerospace, industrial, critical infrastructure, and commercial applications, including AVs for some of the world’s largest OEMs. Proven performance. Tested and proven to perform unparalleled sensor fusion per watt of power and operate on standard automotive voltages in mobile environments where other systems fail. Speed, agility, quality and support. Crystal Group’s 5+ year warranty, quick lead time and global network provide fast and effective support around the clock and around the world.