Expando expands portfolio with small form factor computers

Expando, a trusted provider of rugged computing and electronics, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its product offering. Building on its strong foundation in rugged servers and military-grade servers, Expando now offers a new range of ultra- and small form factor rugged computers, designed for extreme environments and mission-critical operations.

This strategic addition addresses the growing demand for edge computing defense solutions where size, weight, and power constraints are key and IP class contraints demands fanless designs. The new ultra-compact systems are engineered to deliver exceptional performance in space-constrained environments while adhering to the highest MIL-STD-810 standards. These products are ideal for defense, aerospace, and naval sectors requiring rugged electronics and embedded systems for defense.

What does Expando do?

"We are more than suppliers, we're problem solvers," said Carl-Johan Runer, VP Business Development for Expando.
"Our focus is on rugged solutions modified to your needs, and this product expansion reflects our commitment to serving as a trusted partner in delivering advanced edge computing solutions together with our manufacturing partners in Europe."

Why small form factor matters

The decision to add SFF (small form factor) rugged computers to the portfolio was driven by increasing operational requirements in the defense and aerospace sectors. These industries face growing pressure to reduce system footprint without compromising capability.
The systems offer:

• Compact design: Ideal for space-limited applications in vehicles, aircraft, and naval platforms.
• High performance: Despite their size, these systems offer processing power capable of handling real-time mission-critical tasks at the edge.
• Energy efficiency: Optimized for low power consumption, enabling deployment in power-sensitive environments.
• Rugged reliability: Built to operate under shock, vibration, temperature extremes, and electromagnetic interference, certified to MIL-STD-810.

These new solutions complement Expando's existing lineup solutions in the HALF19® and 19” server and workstation families and extend applications into even more compact and mobile deployments.

Expando continues to support a wide spectrum of needs, including Modified COTS solutions and COTS solutions for military applications. The company also offers comprehensive defense electronics integration services, technical support for rugged systems, and specializes in defense computing solutions across Sweden and the Nordics.

Expando’s rugged portfolio now includes:

• Ultra- and Small form factor rugged computers
• 19" and HALF19® rugged servers
• Fully rugged mission computers
• Rugged single board computers
• Rugged workstations
• Solutions based on architectures such as cPCI, VME, VPX, ComExpress, and XMC/PMC
• Systems supporting ARINC429 and Hi-Rel components for aerospace

We develop computing solutions modified to your needs, with advisory and product development you can trust. To learn more about Expando and explore our expanded product offerings, visit here.