Designed, Engineered, and Manufactured in the USA
Rugged Science was established by a team of seasoned executives and veterans from the Defense industry. Based in Sparks, MD (north of Baltimore), USA, we take pride in designing, fabricating, welding, assembling, testing, and supporting our ruggedized computing solutions. Our commitment to a vertically integrated design and manufacturing model ensures exceptional quality control, rapid time-to-market, and "tamper-free" circuit boards. We prioritize cybersecurity with trusted firmware, providing our clients with reliable, secure solutions since our inception.
Meet the Team
The Power Behind Rugged Science
No doubt about it, we have something powerful going on at Rugged Science. Our logo is an ALWAYS ON power symbol, which completely symbolizes the real power behind Rugged Science: our people. We do important work for critical applications, but we have fun doing it because our people are EMPOWERED to make it happen! Highly talented and highly motivated, our people make the right things happen from the initial sales consultation through product delivery, and most importantly, to long-term customer support. Our product development team includes highly educated and experienced mechanical, electrical, thermal, and computer engineers. Every customer application is unique, and our sales engineers have been empowered to listen to your requirements, then help specify the most appropriate and cost-effective hardware for your needs.
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Proven Real-World Performance
Rugged Science computer hardware is deployed in truly mission-critical applications around the world, including propulsion control systems of US Navy warships, where failure would be catastrophic. Some of our military systems have been operating non-stop 24/7 for nearly a decade, a testament to Rugged Science engineering and reliability. Our SWAP-C optimized computer hardware is engineered to withstand massive shock events, constant vibration, dirty power, and EMI interference. With options for advanced ingress protection, Rugged Science computer hardware is built for reliability, wherever your application might take you.
Military Computing
Industrial Computing
Custom Engineering
OUR STORY
From Warships to Workstations
Imagine a computer designed to thrive in the most extreme conditions: enduring scorching heat, freezing cold, hurricanes, power surges, violent shocks, and constant vibrations without fail. Rugged Science creates computers that excel in these environments, whether aboard US Navy warships, on oil rigs, in mines, or in industrial factories. Our mission is to deliver resilient computing solutions that never falter, never slow down, and always perform flawlessly.
Founded by engineers with a vision, Rugged Science set out to solve a critical problem faced by the US Navy: the frequent breakdowns of conventional computers due to mechanical fan failures in harsh conditions. Determined to eliminate this vulnerability, we developed the MILCORTEX 1000, a groundbreaking solid-state computer featuring fanless cooling and robust Intel CPUs. This innovation transformed operations aboard US Navy aircraft carriers, setting a new standard for reliability and durability across deployments and mission-critical tasks.
Rapid Expansion in the Industrial Market
Our success in military applications drove us to expand into diverse industries requiring reliable computing solutions. Today, Rugged Science offers a comprehensive range of products including ruggedized computers, tactical edge servers, GPU workstations, and HMI Display enclosures. Each product undergoes rigorous testing to meet stringent industrial and military standards, ensuring unparalleled reliability and performance in the toughest environments worldwide—from oil and gas fields to mining operations and manufacturing facilities.
Rugged Science embodies more than just a business; it embodies a philosophy of unwavering commitment and passion. We promise to deliver superior computing solutions that withstand the toughest challenges without compromising on quality or durability. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, driving us to continuously improve and redefine rugged computing excellence. This is the essence of Rugged Science.
