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Ampex is proud to announce that Ampex Japan Ltd. has once again achieved certification to ISO 9001:2015, a globally recognized standard for quality management systems. This continued certification reaffirms our commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable...

In modern military operations, where the edge of the battlefield is increasingly digitized, data encryption at rest on edge devices becomes paramount. The defense sector, recognizing the strategic significance of securing data where it's captured...

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, the imperative for continuous innovation in defense technology is undeniable. As threats become more sophisticated and diverse, the defense industry must push the boundaries of current capabilities to...

Meeting the rugged needs of the modern warfighter is crucial for ensuring operational effectiveness and survivability in harsh and unpredictable environments. This necessity is driven by the requirement for military hardware to perform reliably under...

Optimizing SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) for Edge Computing in Defense Operations is a critical endeavor for modern defense strategies, directly impacting the effectiveness and flexibility of military operations. The necessity for advanced computing...

The strategic imperative for open architecture systems in defense technology is a pivotal response to modern military operations' dynamic and evolving nature. This approach ensures the flexibility and scalability of defense systems and safeguards investments...

The Eurofighter Typhoon, a versatile multi-role combat aircraft, is undergoing a major radar upgrade to maintain its technological edge in an increasingly contested battlefield. The European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2, developed by Leonardo UK...

Introduction Today marks an important anniversary in the history of radar. On February 26, 1935, Sir Robert Watson-Watt and his assistant, Arnold Wilkins, successfully demonstrated radar for the first time. Conducting an experiment near Daventry,...

After more than 43 years in the aerospace and defense industry, John Burnett has decided to make the call to retire officially. As one of Ampex Data Systems' lead Program Managers, he has been instrumental...

In 1979, a young and enthusiastic electronic technician named Rich Igo began his journey with Ampex. Starting as an Electronic Technician Level 1, Rich worked on the Time Base Corrector (TBC) line test set. This...

Article written by: Rosemary Picado They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. And wow, did Kay Savetz, Program Manager of Special Collections at the Internet Archive, find a treasure when someone alerted them...