crystal group presentación 2014
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Agenda
Corporate Overview
Questions
Discussion
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1987 Craig Jensen forms Emerald Engineering, a computer consulting firm that designs industrial computers for the telecom industry.
1991 Jensen forms Crystal Group, enters the telecom market with reduced-size industrial computers.
2001 Crystal Group diversifies into government and military markets.
2004 Deployed on 100th military/NASA program.
2006 Develops RS series of rugged server (best-in-class).
Crystal Group History
Building constructed in 1996
20,000 ft2 addition completed in 2000
10,000 ft2 additional space in 2014
Positioned for 40,000 ft2 expansion
Total current space = 58,000 ft2
2007 Deployed on 150th military/NASA program.
2010 Crystal Group expands into industrial markets.
2011 Deployed on 350th military/NASA program. Joined the Dexter Apache Holdings, Inc. family of companies. Now an Employee Owned Business.
2013 Deployed on 450+ military programs and 100 industrial installations.
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Crystal Value
Engineering team known for superior, innovative, and occasionally unorthodox designs; granted more than 12 patents (plus 3 pending) for unique rugged solutions
Reliable, flexible partner
Exceptional customer support
Unprecedented configuration management
Recognized in industry and community as an exceptional organization
• ISO 9001:2008 Certified
• AS9100C Aerospace Certified
• Raytheon Five Star Supplier
• Northrop Grumman Blue Certified Supplier
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Rugged COTS - Extending Performance of
Leading Edge Technology
Custom Design & Manufacturing Services Provider
Computer Manufacturer
Systems Integrator
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Reliable & Flexible Partner
Diversified to meet unique needs of military and industrial markets
Adapts well to changing environments
R&D team proactively designs leading edge products to meet market demands
Specialize in servers, computers, high-speed computing clusters, displays, storage, racks, mounts, and peripherals
Standard product line or custom solutions
In-house engineering design and production expertise, state-of-the-art production facility and equipment
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Reliable & Flexible Partner
Innovative, customized solutions Design to meet customer requirements in a variety
of operating environments: shock, vibration, heat, weight, power, noise
Rapid prototyping capabilities
Qualification testing of military and civilian standards
Private labeling available
Customer support Five (plus) years warranty service
24/7/365 telephone, web support, site visits
Evaluation program – equipment loans
Configuration management Reduce total cost of ownership
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Culture of Innovation
Carbon fiber product line 1U, 2U, 3U
Wearable computer for military and first responder applications
Custom power supplies for 19” rack mounted servers
Liquid cooled rugged super computers for GP/GPU (Intel® Knight’s Corner and Tesla Fermi) cards
Numerous variants of rugged server and industrial server lines
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Ruggedization Techniques
Begin with long-life COTS, high reliable technologies
Aircraft grade structural aluminum, 4-8mm thick side walls, glued and screwed construction
Box construction techniques, limit SAC solder joint deflections
Staking compounds used on components for stabilization vibration, DIMM retention, card support added. Conformal coatings for humidity protection
Solid state drives for extreme temperature and high vibration environments
Create additional electronics (power supplies, fan controllers, emi assy, backplanes, thermal controls) as needed to provide the exact performance required for the application
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Life Cycle Investment Protection
Tracking system for potential EOL parts
Positive notification of supply obsolescence
Customer notification before last time buy situation
Joint discussion of best course of action provides time to act
Notification system for
functional changes provide
large reaction time for
program planning
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Strong Presence - Government
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Special Forces • Aircraft, submarines, ships, and ground-
mobile applications
• Experience in 450+ programs/platforms
NASA – Launch Weather Radar, Return to Flight, and International Space Station
Prime Contractors – solution integrators and direct to DOD
International Sales
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Strong Presence - Industrial
Experience in 100+ programs/platforms • Commercial Aviation • Communications • Energy • Medical • Mining • Oil & Gas • Power Distribution • Transportation • Weather RADAR
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Key Programs - Land
Tactical Exploitation System (TES)
Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar Command & Control (CRAMC2)
Distributed Common Ground System - Army (DCGS-A)
Air Defense Airspace Management (ADAM) Cell
Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS)
Prophet System
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Key Programs - Airborne
Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN)
Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS)
Rapid Airborne Mine Clearance System (RAMiCS)
B-2 Advanced Communications Suite
Compass Call
Fire Scout
Gorgon Stare - Wide-Area Surveillance Sensor System
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Key Programs - Seaborne
Destroyer Steering & Navigation, Propulsion, Damage Control
Cruiser Steering & Navigation
Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)
Global Broadcast Service (GBS)
Automatic Digital Network System (ADNS)
Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS)
Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS)
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Key Installations - Industrial
Environment Canada
Baker Hughes
GE Oil & Gas National Oilwell Varco
Cessna Commuter Air
ProSensing FTS International John Deere
Response Care Inc. Syncbak Ansaldo STS
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Summary
Crystal Group is a reliable, high-value, high-quality provider of rugged devices with a substantial proven track record
Innovative and vertically aligned company with significant engineering capabilities
Exceptional pre and post sales support
Crystal Group thrives on the successes of our customers
Vision Statement Working together we will be the most trusted provider of computer architecture for
operational, deployable, and high-reliability applications.