Crystal Group to debut two new technologies at San Diego conference

The tech manufacturer will launch a new embedded computer and a new data storage system

Crystal Group
Crystal Group's headquarters at 855 Metzger Drive in Hiawatha. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Crystal Group, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of rugged computing solutions in Hiawatha, has announced the launch of two new products set to debut at AFCEA WEST in San Diego on Jan. 28-30. The new RE1600M embedded computer and the RE4000 data storage system are designed to support advanced computing and data storage needs in extreme environments, according to a release from Crystal Group.

The RE1600M, a compact embedded computer, is specifically designed for amphibious military operations and is rated IP68, meaning it is dust-tight and protected against prolonged immersion in water. The system supports artificial intelligence applications, such as those used in unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and vehicles, the release states. It features NVIDIA Ampere architecture, which includes 2,048 NVIDIA CUDA® cores and 64 tensor cores, enabling fast and efficient data processing.

“Our team at Crystal Group is excited and so proud to introduce the RE1600M into our portfolio,” said Principal Program Manager Jennifer Groschen-Draves, in the release. “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 a hyper-converged data storage solution designed for cybersecurity and data acquisition in extreme conditions, the release states. The system is compact enough to comply with Air Transport Association carry-on guidelines and can be stored in an overhead bin. It features a flexible CPU architecture, including high-performance Intel® Xeon® 5/6 scalable processors, and is designed to address the complex computing demands of Crystal Group’s customers.

“At Crystal Group, our focus is always on empowering our customers to achieve their mission objectives,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kate Schlotterbeck, in the release. “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.”

Both systems will be on display at Crystal Group’s booth (#1405) at AFCEA WEST next week.