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The Autonomous Vehicle Computer: Lives Depend on It

Autonomous vehicles – from commercial driverless cars to military unmanned vehicles, and everything in between – require computers capable...

Hybrid Systems Transform Data Storage

By Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group Inc. Hybrid solutions are growing in popularity, largely because they...

Big Data on the Battlefield Demands New Approach

Days before stepping down from his post last month, then Secretary of the Army Eric K. Fanning extolled the...

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Chassis Assembly

Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, breaks down the chassis construction of a 5U server. Video Transcript:...

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Aluminum Bar Stock

Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discusses the raw materials Crystal Group uses for their servers. Video...

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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...

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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...

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What is Ruggedized COTS?

Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, explains the origin of ruggedized COTS, and how Crystal Group...

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Fatigue Life of Solder Joints

Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discusses fatigue life of solder joints, and the impact with the...

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Hiring Engineering Talent

Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discusses the qualifications employers should look for when hiring engineers and...

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Innovation & Customer Feedback

Labeled drives get a shout out from Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discussingthe importance of product...

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Tolerance Analysis

Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering at Crystal Group, discusses the importance of completing a tolerance analysis. Tolerance Analysis...

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