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From all of us at Steatite, we hope you have an enjoyable festive break and a successful 2024. We’re wrapping up an immensely busy year and looking forward to a few days of down time before opening up again for business with our batteries recharged in the new year.
So what have we been up to this year? Read our newsletter for an update on the last half of 2023.
Our new Embedded Computing website launched with a fresh new look plus additional functionality. It now enables users to get immediate pricing and individual configurations on many of our industrial and military grade PCs.
With a few clicks, it’s now possible to select your model, configure the options including processor, memory, storage and I/O, see the price and order online. For additional customisation, there’s a Quote Request tool for a quick response from our UK-based, knowledgeable team.
Get the unique industrial PC you need for your unique application, try it out on our Computing website.
Cincoze, the leading manufacturer of rugged embedded computers, has unveiled two new products under its Rugged Computing – DIAMOND (DS-1400 Series) and Display Computing – CRYSTAL product lines (M1101).
The DS-1400 series (DS-1400, DS-1401, DS-1402) has significantly upgraded performance and features, meeting the demands for large-scale and real-time image processing and computation required by the rapidly emerging Edge AI. And the newly introduced M1101 monitor module, with its high reliability and optimised performance, injects powerful new energy into Cincoze’s range of industrial-grade touch monitors.
For Edge AI computing: DS-1400 series of high-performance and PCIe Expandable computers
The newly launched DS-1400 series stands out for its robust performance and remarkable PCIe expandability. Features include:
M1101 Monitor Module enhances industrial touch monitors
Including the exclusive patented technology – Convertible Display System (CDS, Patent Number: M482908), the M1101 is Cincoze’s latest monitor module. It pairs with various display modules to create different types of touch monitors based on application requirements. Options include:
These monitors all feature multi-language OSD menus and three signal input interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA) when paired with the M1101. The M1101 meets EMC protection (EN 61000-6-2/4), shock and vibration proof (EN 60068-2), and the safety standard UL/c-UL 62368-1.
Contact our computing team to arrange for a sample, or find out more details.
Solid State plc is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-million pound agreement to work with Saab AB Surveillance, headquartered in Sweden, on a naval ELINT antenna system through its Systems division, Steatite.
Saab and Steatite have signed a framework agreement across Steatite’s five business units to design, test and deliver high-quality RF and wireless communication equipment from its broad portfolio. The company will supply elements from its world-leading antenna design and manufacturing facility in Leominster, UK, amongst other components.
Commenting on the agreement, Matthew Richards, MD of Steatite, said: “We’re very pleased to have entered into this agreement with Saab. It’s a strong testament to the extensive capabilities we have now that the Solid State group has grown organically and through acquisition over the last few years. We look forward to working with such an innovative and reputable solutions provider.”
Magnus Bäckström, Vice President and head of Saab´s business unit Electronic Warfare and Aircraft Systems, added: “This agreement is an important part of our delivery to our customers. Close and respectful cooperation is crucial in complex development processes. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with Steatite.”
We were delighted to attend DSEI in September to share our tactical communication products, military-grade computing solutions, high-performance microwave and RF antennas, robust battery packs for UAVs and high-speed imaging products.
You can see more of what we got up to on our LinkedIn feed.
Preparing for exhibitions, supporting the armed forces, organising charity events and being named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Network Services 3 framework for Lot 1C (Tactical Radios) – read about our latest activities in our Summer newsletter. Find it here.
Solid State PLC took to the pavements and paths once again for our annual charity walk on 29th June. This year, our chosen charity was the RSPCA and we challenged ourselves to walk a million steps while raising money.
We’re pleased to report we smashed our goal and collectively walked 1,112,827 steps! We raised an awesome amount of £1981 which was matched by Solid State to make a total donation of £3962 to the RSPCA. We hope the money raised will enable this important charity to continue protecting and caring for our pets, livestock and wildlife. Well done to all involved!
Steatite is proud to confirm that we have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Network Services 3 framework for Lot 1C (Tactical Radios).
Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Network Services 3 agreement enables all UK public sector organisations to access network solutions, communication services, connectivity to cloud-based data and applications, audio and video conferencing, radio and satellite networking, and emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities..
As a named supplier on the agreement, Steatite will be able provide services under Lot 1c for Tactical Radio Systems. Lot 1c includes the provision of tactical radio communications systems, utilising line of sight, C, S and L band, ultra-high frequency and very high frequency. It also includes personal, manpack and platform radio systems.
The Steatite Communications team is delighted to have been named as a supplier of dependable and innovative network services. With the provision of Persistent System’s outstanding MPU5 radio capabilities, alongside our own products such as the CRiB command & control terminal and the MMCU mobile unit, we pride ourselves in delivering highly-reliable and flexible mobile communications for public services, first responders and military customers, as well as private sector security and surveillance companies.
CCS supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2021/22, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits equal to £2.8 billion – supporting world-class public services that offer best value for taxpayers.
To learn more about our tactical networking expertise, visit our website.
Steatite are proud strategic partners for Aetina in Europe, and with training now complete, can supply their state-of-the-art AI solutions, simplifying the creation and deployment of specific AI-powered applications.
The computers are expertly designed with edge computing, AI inference and machine vision in mind, view the full range on our Embedded website.
Two events in April kept our Power team busy, showcasing our custom battery design expertise.
Ocean Business, as its name suggests, is an exhibition for ocean technology and a training forum. On 16th-18th April we were in Southampton displaying our battery solutions for oceanographic applications and autofocus-zoom cameras suitable for marine ROVs.
Battery Tech Expo took place on 20th April in Silverstone, and we talked visitors through the features of our custom-designed power packs for UAVs and battery solutions for robotics and automation. We also displayed automotive HVDC & LVDC contactors and relays from our sister company, Durakool.
Take a closer look at our battery design and manufacture capabilities.
