HIAWATHA, IOWA, Jan. 29, 2026 — Crystal Group, Inc., a trusted designer and manufacturer of rugged technology in Eastern Iowa, today announced the debut of two new edge computing solutions, the RE4100 Series and the RE1900M Rugged Sealed Embedded Computer, for AFCEA WEST 2026.
Built to support AI-enabled, autonomous, and data-intensive missions in harsh environments, the RE4100 and RE1900M expand Crystal Group’s rugged computing portfolio with purpose-built solutions designed to deliver advanced performance at the tactical edge.
“As edge missions demand more autonomy, processing power, and resilience in smaller footprints, our customers need platforms that can keep pace,” said Kate Schlotterbeck, vice president, sales and marketing at Crystal Group. “The RE4100 and RE1900M deliver mission-ready AI and high-density compute without compromising ruggedization, reliability, or long-term lifecycle support.”
The RE4100 Series is an ultra-compact, high-performance density edge compute platform designed for missions requiring significant processing, storage, and networking capability. Engineered, manufactured, assembled, and tested in the United States, the unit is designed to meet key military and industry standards, including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-S-901, and is made to align with leading-edge CPU and GPU roadmaps.
The RE1900M Rugged Sealed Embedded Computer provides small form factor AI and inferencing capability for forward-deployed operations. Powered by industry-leading components, the system delivers up to 275 TOPs of AI performance to support real-time video analytics, situational awareness, and sensor processing. IP68 sealed and engineered for shock, vibration, and amphibious environments, the lightweight RE1900M is well suited for unmanned platforms, mobile systems, and edge video applications.
“The real differentiator is how these platforms are engineered for sustained performance over time,” said Cale Stephens, vice president, engineering and advanced technology at Crystal Group. “From component selection and thermal design to testing and lifecycle support, we build these systems to operate reliably in extreme environments while giving customers the confidence to scale and adapt their edge capabilities as mission demands evolve.”
Crystal Group will showcase both platforms at AFCEA WEST 2026 February 10-12 in booth 1831, highlighting how the RE4100 and RE1900M enable advanced computing across sea, air and autonomous edge applications.
For more information or to schedule a meeting at AFCEA WEST, visit www.crystalrugged.com.
About Crystal Group, Inc.
Crystal Group, Inc. is a leading provider of high-performance, rugged compute solutions for defense, government, commercial and industrial markets. Founded in 1987, this fast-growing, 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.
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