Connect Tech
Connect Tech designs and manufactures rugged, small-form-factor embedded computing platforms built on NVIDIA Jetson modules, serving defense, aerospace, heavy industrial, and robotics customers globally through direct sales and 20+ channel partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersGuelph, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Connect Tech does
Connect Tech Inc. is a Canadian private hardware design company headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, specializing in rugged, small-form-factor embedded computing platforms built around NVIDIA Jetson modules. Founded in 1985 (per firmographic data, though company website copy references 30+ years of operation suggesting a circa-1994 origin), the company has held NVIDIA Jetson Elite Partner status for 15 years and designs carrier boards, complete edge AI systems, AI camera platforms, and proprietary ThermiQ thermal management solutions. The product portfolio spans NVIDIA Jetson Nano, Orin Nano, Orin NX, AGX Orin, and the newest Jetson Thor platforms, with form factors ranging from compact carrier boards to MIL-rugged and IP67/IP68-sealed systems targeting harsh-environment deployment.
The company serves enterprise and government customers across defense and aerospace (NDAA-compliant products), heavy industrial equipment manufacturing (agriculture, construction, mining, autonomous vehicles), robotics and autonomous systems, and industrial automation. Software offerings include the ROS-Ready Launchpad, a production-ready ROS2 and NVIDIA Isaac ROS system image with pre-configured SDKs and verified sensor drivers that reduces robotics deployment complexity. Connect Tech also provides custom design services ranging from minor modifications to full custom carrier board development.
The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales with a global channel network of 20+ regional distributors across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Australia, including major distributors Arrow Electronics, WDLSystems (largest North American distributor), Silicon Highway (largest EMEA distributor), and Macnica (Asia). Revenue is generated through hardware sales and professional services under quote-based custom pricing with multi-year contracts. The company is founder-led, with David Worthen as president and co-founder and Patrick Dietrich as CTO, and operates as a privately held corporation with no disclosed external funding.
Connect Tech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Connect Tech
- Legal name
- Connect Tech Inc.
- Website
- https://connecttech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Connect Tech designs and manufactures rugged, small-form-factor embedded computing platforms built on NVIDIA Jetson modules, serving defense, aerospace, heavy industrial, and robotics customers globally through direct sales and 20+ channel partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Connect Tech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Embedded Computing Hardware
- NAICS
- Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)
- SIC
- Electronic Computers (3571), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators) (HDAAAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules) (IMAGAJAK), Advanced SoCs & Application Processors (HDAHAAAB)
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Where Connect Tech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Guelph
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Connect Tech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of embedded computing platforms including carrier boards, embedded systems, camera platforms, and complete edge AI computing solutions
- Professional Services: Custom design, integration, and deployment services for enterprise and defense customers requiring specialized solutions
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based custom pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
Connect Tech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Connect Tech designs and manufactures rugged, small form factor embedded computing platforms built around NVIDIA Jetson modules, including carrier boards, industrial-grade edge systems, MIL-spec rugged systems, AI camera platforms, and ThermiQ thermal management solutions. The company also offers ROS-Ready Launchpad software integrating ROS2 and NVIDIA Isaac ROS for production robotics deployment, plus custom design services for specialized defense, aerospace, and industrial automation applications.
Product overview
Connect Tech is a global leader in embedded computing solutions specializing in NVIDIA Jetson platforms. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of carrier boards (Gauntlet, Rogue, Forge, Hadron, Boson, Lepton, Photon, Quark), rugged edge systems (Anvil, Falcon, Polaris, Rudi, Sentry, Rosie), and thermal solutions (ThermiQ family) designed for AI edge deployment. Their ROS-Ready Launchpad software provides production-ready ROS2 and NVIDIA Isaac ROS integration. The product ecosystem spans from entry-level Jetson Nano (40 TOPS) through mid-range Orin NX (100 TOPS) and Orin Nano (40 TOPS) to high-performance Jetson AGX Orin (275 TOPS) and Jetson Thor (2070 TFLOPS), serving markets including autonomous vehicles, robotics, smart cities, industrial automation, aerospace, defense, and healthcare. Custom design services enable tailored solutions for unique specifications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Gauntlet Carrier Board for NVIDIA Jetson Thor Full-featured carrier board for the NVIDIA Jetson Thor platform delivering up to 2070 FP4/1035 FP8 TFLOPs with 4X25 GbE networking for real-time multi-sensor processing, targeted at high-performance edge AI applications.
- Rogue-T5 Carrier for NVIDIA Jetson Thor Commercially deployable, full-featured carrier board for NVIDIA Jetson Thor designed for edge AI applications.
- Anvil-T5 Edge System with NVIDIA Jetson Thor Full-featured Edge System for NVIDIA Jetson T-5000 delivering high-performance AI inference at the edge.
- Forge Carrier Board for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Full-featured carrier board for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin with 2048 CUDA cores and 64 tensor cores.
- Rogue Carrier for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Full-featured carrier board specifically designed for Jetson AGX Orin.
- Rogue-RX Carrier Board for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Carrier board designed to take Jetson AGX Orin into the most extreme environments with enhanced ruggedization.
- Anvil Embedded System with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Full-featured embedded system for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for AI edge deployment.
- Anvil-RX Rugged System Powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Rugged embedded system powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for harsh environment deployment.
- Sentry-X2 MIL-Rugged System Powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Industrial MIL-Rugged system powered by Jetson AGX Orin Industrial for defense and aerospace applications.
- Inference Server Powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 2U chassis scalable server that can be outfitted with up to 12x Jetson AGX Orin modules for high-density AI inference.
- Graphite VPX 3U VPX SBC for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 3U VPX single board computer designed for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for defense and aerospace applications.
- Boson Carrier Board for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Carrier board for Jetson Orin NX that can integrate up to 4 MIPI cameras, delivering up to 100 TOPS AI performance.
- Hadron Carrier for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Small form factor carrier board for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX for compact deployments.
- Hadron GMSL Carrier for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Small GMSL2 platform for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX supporting automotive and industrial camera interfaces.
- Lepton Carrier for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Featuring 4x FPD-Link III camera inputs, NVMe PCIe storage expansion, and versatile M.2 slots.
- Falcon Vehicle System with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX IP67-sealed, rugged vehicle compute solution designed for harsh environments in agriculture, construction, and mining, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX.
- Polaris Embedded System with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Full-featured embedded IP67 system for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX for rugged deployments.
- Rudi-NX Embedded System with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Fully integrated industrial-grade NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX system.
- Sentry-X2 Mini Rugged System Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Compact MIL-Rugged system powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB.
- Orin NX Inference Server 2U chassis scalable server that can be outfitted with up to 24x Jetson Orin NX modules.
- Essential EdgeAI Scalable AI solution with compact footprint supporting Jetson Orin Nano, Jetson Orin NX, or Jetson AGX Orin with Active or Passive cooling options for large-scale AI deployments.
- Photon AI Camera Platform for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Jetson Orin NX AI Camera Platform designed to support smart camera applications.
- Boson Carrier Board for NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Carrier board for Jetson Orin Nano that can integrate up to 4 MIPI cameras, delivering up to 40 TOPS AI performance.
- Hadron Carrier for NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Small form factor carrier board for NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano for compact deployments.
- ROS-Ready Launchpad Production-ready containerization-free solution combining ROS2 and NVIDIA Isaac ROS capabilities with pre-configured SDK, optimized sensor drivers, and verified package compatibility for enterprise robotics deployment.
- ThermiQ Thermal Management Solutions ThermiQ family of thermal management solutions enabling -40°C to +85°C extended temperature operation, including Active Cooling (fan-assisted for sustained AI workloads), Passive Cooling (fanless rugged heat sinks), Cold Plate (direct-contact conduction for sealed systems), and Liquid Cooling (high-capacity for extreme power densities).
- Quasar Carrier for NVIDIA Jetson TX2/TX2i Low-cost carrier board with PC-type connectors for Jetson TX2/TX2i.
- Cogswell Carrier for NVIDIA Jetson TX2/TX2i GbE camera optimized (GigE Vision + PoE) carrier for Jetson TX2/TX2i.
- Rudi Embedded System with NVIDIA Jetson TX2 Fully integrated industrial-grade NVIDIA Jetson TX2/TX2i system.
- Rosie Embedded System with NVIDIA Jetson TX2/TX2i Fully integrated IP68 MIL-Grade NVIDIA Jetson TX2/TX2i system for harsh environments.
- Photon AI Camera Platform for NVIDIA Jetson Nano Jetson Nano AI Camera Platform designed to support smart camera applications.
- Custom NVIDIA Jetson Design Services Custom design services from minor modifications to full custom carrier board designs, with engineering support for time-to-market and price targets, for customers with specialized requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Extended temperature range operation (-40°C to +85°C) with ThermiQ thermal management
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Companies that use Connect Tech
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Connect Tech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability6 records
Feature4 records
Connect Tech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major and regional.
- NVIDIAflagshipElite Partner status with NVIDIA for Jetson platform, held for 15 years. Primary technology partnership providing core computing modules for Connect Tech's embedded systems products including carrier boards and complete edge AI solutions.
- WDLSystemscoreLargest North American stocking and distribution partner providing rapid product availability and local support for customers in the United States and Canada.
- Silicon HighwaycoreLargest EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) stocking and distribution partner managing regional sales, distribution, and support across European markets.
- CTai LABScorePhysical AI Integration Partner providing expertise in physical AI systems integration for robotics and autonomous applications.
- ArrowmajorGlobal channel partner providing broad distribution reach through Arrow Electronics' extensive reseller network.
- MacnicamajorChannel partner with offices in North America and Japan, providing distribution coverage in Asian markets including Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.
- Automation ConceptsregionalRegional channel partner covering Singapore market for sales and support.
- Center4regionalRegional channel partner covering Germany and German-speaking European markets.
- CRG ElectronicsregionalRegional channel partner covering Israel and Middle East markets.
- Enox TechnologiesregionalRegional channel partner covering Turkey market.
- Equipment ScientificasregionalRegional channel partner covering France market for industrial and scientific applications.
- Kyokuto Boeki Kaisha (KBK)regionalRegional channel partner covering Japan market.
- MDS TechregionalRegional channel partner covering South Korea market.
- MicroMaxregionalRegional channel partner covering Australia and New Zealand markets.
- Multimedia TechnologyregionalRegional channel partner covering Australia market.
- Nouvelle LogiqueregionalRegional channel partner covering France market.
- Open ZekaregionalRegional channel partner covering Turkey market.
- The JunctionregionalRegional channel partner covering Norway and Scandinavian markets.
- Trilogic SystemsregionalRegional channel partner covering USA market.
- VencoregionalRegional channel partner covering Spain and Iberian Peninsula markets.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Connect Tech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Toradex: Toradex provides system-on-module and embedded computing platforms used in industrial and robotics applications; comparable to Connect Tech's Jetson-based offerings and also listed as a technology partner.
- Axiomtek: Axiomtek offers embedded boards, edge AI systems, and rugged computing platforms for industrial automation, smart transportation, and AIoT, overlapping with Connect Tech's industrial Jetson carrier and system portfolio.
- ADLINK Technology: ADLINK produces embedded computing modules, edge AI platforms, and Jetson-based systems for industrial, defense, and robotics applications, making it a direct competitor to Connect Tech in rugged NVIDIA-based edge AI.
- SECO: SECO designs and manufactures embedded computing solutions, edge AI modules, and carrier boards for industrial and IoT markets, making it a comparable player in the SoM and Jetson ecosystem.
- congatec: congatec is a leading vendor of Computer-on-Modules (COM Express, COM-HPC, SMARC) and embedded computing boards, directly comparable to Connect Tech's SoM/carrier board business and also listed as a partner in the data.
- Diamond Systems: Diamond Systems builds embedded single-board computers, rugged computing modules, and carrier boards for defense, aerospace, and industrial markets, comparable to Connect Tech's MIL-rugged and SBC product lines.
- Syslogic: Syslogic specializes in rugged embedded computing systems and edge AI platforms (including NVIDIA Jetson-based) for railway, automotive, and industrial markets, comparable to Connect Tech's rugged edge AI focus.
- Advantech: Advantech is a global leader in industrial and embedded computing, offering NVIDIA Jetson-based edge AI platforms, carrier boards, and rugged systems that directly overlap with Connect Tech's product portfolio across industrial automation and AI edge.
- Crystal Group: Crystal Group provides ruggedized and MIL-spec servers, embedded computers, and edge AI platforms for defense and industrial customers, overlapping with Connect Tech's MIL-rugged Jetson-based product offerings.
- Eurotech: Eurotech supplies rugged edge computing modules, embedded systems, and IoT gateways for industrial, transportation, and defense applications, with comparable ruggedized edge AI positioning to Connect Tech.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Digital presenceConnect Tech compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Connect Tech financial estimates
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Connect Tech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Connect Tech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Connect Tech M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Connect Tech
What does Connect Tech do?
Connect Tech designs and manufactures rugged, small form factor embedded computing platforms built around NVIDIA Jetson modules, including carrier boards, industrial-grade edge systems, MIL-spec rugged systems, AI camera platforms, and ThermiQ thermal management solutions. The company also offers ROS-Ready Launchpad software integrating ROS2 and NVIDIA Isaac ROS for production robotics deployment, plus custom design services for specialized defense, aerospace, and industrial automation applications.
Is Connect Tech a public or private company?
Connect Tech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Connect Tech founded?
Connect Tech was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Connect Tech based?
Connect Tech is headquartered in Guelph, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Connect Tech make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services.
Who are Connect Tech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Toradex, Axiomtek, ADLINK Technology, SECO, congatec, Diamond Systems, Syslogic, Advantech, Crystal Group and Eurotech.
Does Connect Tech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Connect Tech.
What industry is Connect Tech in?
Connect Tech's product category is Embedded Computing Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAAAJAC, Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators), with a secondary code of IMAGAJAK, Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules). Its NAICS code is 33411 and its SIC code is 3571.