Rugged Systems, A division of Steatite

Steatite announce that Solid State PLC has acquired the assets of Blazepoint Ltd, an established supplier of rugged computer systems and hand held devices to the commercial and military markets worldwide. In a deal that has secured the ongoing Blazepoint technology which also includes an innovative range of ruggedized peripheral products.

Blazepoint has a reputation for adapting Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment and Military-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) equipment, by transforming products to work beyond the original manufacturer’s specification.  Blazepoint trades under the ‘ndura rugged’ brand.

Now trading under the STEATITE BLAZEPOINT brand, the company sits under the Steatite arm of Solid State PLC. Steatite has built a strong reputation for supplying computing platforms to be used in harsh environments in both commercial and military applications and the addition of Steatite Blazepoint enhances this capability with their extensive knowledge of robust mobile computing platforms.

“Our goal is to enhance and develop our products, capabilities, services and support within Steatite Blazepoint and work with existing and new clients to supply robust mobile computing solutions that exceed expectations.”   Mike Mountfield, Sales Director for Steatite.

Solid State PLC is quoted on the London AIM market. Broken into differing trading divisions, Steatite based in Redditch, is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of industrial rugged computing platforms and battery power solutions, while Solid State Supplies, operation located in Paddock Wood,  Kent is a leading edge specialist electronic component distribution.

Steatite exhibiting at the HOSDB Show March 22nd – 24th 2011 (Stand E3)

Steatite will be exhibiting at The Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) exhibition which is the UK’s premier platform for showcasing world leading technologies and solutions for law enforcement and public security applications. This exhibition is the UK’s only secure event for the engagement of UK and international police and security professionals with the pinnacle of the UK security industry.

• Security and Counter Terrorism
• Crime and Policing
• Border Security and Immigration Control

Steatite brings extensive experience to the show, in the design and provision of custom solutions, including rugged computing hardware and custom designed battery power.

Steatite will be exhibiting a range of rugged products at the show including; The GD300 which Enables Unprecedented GPS and Situational Awareness for anti terror and War fighters. As light as commercial handheld GPS devices, the Android™-based GD300 enables war fighters to pinpoint their location, refer to pre-loaded mission plans and access secure tactical network. In addition on display will be the Getac Mil-STD – 810G and IP65 certified V200 fully rugged convertible notebook and MH132 fully rugged Smartphone.

GD300

Where battery packs are required for demanding applications, Steatite has a proven heritage designing and manufacturing portable power for the most demanding applications. Steatite works with world class battery cell manufacturers providing true value added services, building chargeable and non– rechargeable lithium batteries and battery packs.

APU

On display will be the Steatite Auxiliary power Unit designed for the professional user in critical applications where reliability and performance matter. Using rechargeable lithium batteries the APU provides excellent energy density. The pack is used widely by CROPS personnel, technical support units, rapid response units and other authorities who require portable power for electronic equipment. Steatite units incorporate safety electronics and battery protection and real state of charge LED indication.

For more details, please contact Steatite sales at sales@steatite.co.uk or visit us on stand E3 at HOSDB http://eventreference.net/hosdb2011