How liquid cooling impacts hardware design
When considering liquid cooling for any rugged system, the overall design of the system needs to be addressed to...
Liquid cooling component considerations
In last week’s Jim on Engineering video, our EVP of engineering discussed Crystal Group’s 12-year history with implementing liquid...
The evolution of liquid cooling techniques at Crystal Group
A lot has changed since we first began implementing liquid cooling features into our systems in 2011. As our...
How we test our components
Ensuring our products are reliable is always a priority, especially since they’re trusted to operate in some of the...
The support you need, when and where you need it
Our technical services team provides resources to our customers around the clock and around the world. Whether it’s answering...
Wire harness quality testing
With the large and diverse amount of hardware that goes into our equipment, testing the quality of individual components...
How we choose the perfect motherboard solution
There are many choices on the market when it comes to motherboards, with just about as many considerations when...
RS1004L21X2: Rugged 1U Twin Server
The RS1004L21X2 rugged 1U twin server is designed to provide high-power compute capabilities to applications like small aircraft or...
Crystal Group FG2: GPU ready servers
As the defense industry increasingly relies on artificial intelligence (AI) for their compute functions, we’ve updated our FORCE™ product...
Solid state drive testing
For our equipment to be rugged, all the components must also withstand extreme environments. So, we are oftentimes asked...
AI at the tactical edge
The artificial intelligence (AI) industry has been rapidly changing as technology continues to evolve, more capabilities in smaller equipment...
The world’s only ruggedized multi-4K video encoder and 4K IP KVM extender
Extend Your Reach with Multi-Channel HD Video-based data is critical to the accuracy and effectiveness of critical edge applications,...
Chassis Assembly
Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, breaks down the chassis construction of a 5U server. Video Transcript:...
Aluminum Bar Stock
Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discusses the raw materials Crystal Group uses for their servers. Video...
MIL-S-901D Shock Testing
Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discusses the importance of MIL-S-901 testing. MIL-S-901D Shock Testing Hi, Jim...
Importance of Cleanliness in the Production Process
Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discusses the importance of cleanliness in the production process. Importance of...
What is Ruggedized COTS?
Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, explains the origin of ruggedized COTS, and how Crystal Group...
Fatigue Life of Solder Joints
Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discusses fatigue life of solder joints, and the impact with the...
Hiring Engineering Talent
Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discusses the qualifications employers should look for when hiring engineers and...
Innovation & Customer Feedback
Labeled drives get a shout out from Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discussingthe importance of product...