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Gumstix, inc. is a leading manufacturer of "Full Function Miniature Computers" (FFMC)
boards. Gumstix products excel with an advanced set of function, outstanding
level of integration, high reliability and affordable prices. gumstix is the
only company in the market focused exclusively on the FFMC business.
The modular design approach to Gumstix products is a key contributor to the fast
rise of the company's sales - over 400% in the last two years, during a near-flat
growth period in the embedded products market. gumstix products are sold in over
sixty countries around the world.
One clear and consistent focus that has driven Gumstix' rapid growth as
a successful computer systems company is a corporate ambition to meet and exceed
the requirements of customers - large and small - worldwide. By streamlining
business processes and methods, Gumstix achieves speed, responsiveness and cost
savings that are reflected in our product engineering, pricing and delivery.
The concept of the Gumstix technology began in the early-80's when Dr.
W. Gordon Kruberg began his work in robotics while studying for an Industrial
Engineering degree. For the next twenty years, Dr. Kruberg formulated his ideas
for a computer so small that it would fit onto each articulating joint of a robot.
By combining his talents with CTO Craig Hughes, Dr. Kruberg transformed this
small computer for robotics into a highly functional computer that can be used
for almost any imaginable functional - "it's just a computer".
The company is now aimed to service four key markets: Original Equipment Manufacturers
(OEM), Military, Education and Hobbyists.
1982-2003 |
Dr. W.G. Kruberg developed tiny computer concepts for robotics. |
2003 |
Gumstix Inc. founded on the belief that market
demand for wireless technology -- particularly products that support open
source solutions such as Linux -- is shifting toward a ubiquitous computing
environment, |
2004 |
the world's smallest commercially available Linux
boards and computers were officially introduced as a Gumstix board and waysmall
computer: about the size of a stick of gum. |
2004 |
Gumstix entered the wireless world with the announcement
of optional Bluetooth™ connectivity. |
2005 |
the company announced its next generation Gumstix
connex motherboard with compact flash and 10/100 MBit ethernet expansion boards. |
2005 |
Gumstix’ first major OEM deployment contract
was announced when TimeLink International embedded Gumstix products into their "Baby
Amadeus" time and attendance device. |
2006 |
the Gumstix website underwent a major change as
part of the corporate campaign to serve the rapidly growing segment of Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) better and to continue to serve Military, Education
and Hobbyist customers. |
2006 |
lower costs from significant year over year sales
growth combined with further supply chain management streamlining was extended
to customers as lower product pricing at www.gumstix.com. |
2006 |
Gumstix continues to expand staffing levels to meet
market demands. |
2007 |
Gumstix products purchased by customers located in more than forty (40) countries worldwide. |
2007 |
Steve Sakoman appointed Head of Software. |
2008 |
Gumstix OpenEmbedded software and new developer site at gumstix.net launched in a move to provide leading package management and software version control. |
Based near Palo Alto, California, Gumstix Inc. is privately owned and
operated.
Corporate Headquarters:
Gumstix, inc.
3130 Alpine Rd, Suite 288-606
Portola Valley, California
USA 94028
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Phone: 888.427.3428
Manufacturing
California, USA & Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
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