Gateworks
Gateworks designs and manufactures rugged ARM-based industrial single board computers and modular wireless/AI expansion modules in San Luis Obispo, California, serving industrial automation, transportation, energy, and defense customers with long-lifecycle, USA-made embedded platforms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersSan Luis Obispo, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gateworks does
Gateworks Corporation designs and manufactures rugged industrial single board computers (SBCs) based on NXP ARM processors (i.MX 8M Mini/Plus and i.MX 95) at its AS9100D/ISO 9001 certified SMT facility in San Luis Obispo, California. Its product portfolio spans three core SBC families—Venice (i.MX 8M Mini/Plus), VeniceFLEX (i.MX 8M Plus with Flexible Socket Architecture), and Catalina (i.MX 95 with integrated eIQ Neutron NPU)—complemented by a modular ecosystem of M.2 and Mini-PCIe expansion modules covering Wi-Fi HaLow (Morse Micro MM8108), 5G/LTE cellular (Telit CMB100), precision GNSS (Septentrio mosaic-X5, u-blox), Iridium satellite, and AI acceleration (NXP Ara240 DNPU, 40 eTOPS). The Decoupled AI Architecture and Flexible Socket Adapter design allow customers to upgrade wireless and AI capabilities without redesigning the base platform, supporting a 10+ year product lifecycle backed by EOL inventory programs.
The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of SBCs, expansion modules, and customization services, sold direct and through authorized distributors (DigiKey, Avnet, Farnell, Braemac, RoundSolutions). Target verticals include smart factory/industrial automation, smart transportation (rail, autonomous vehicles), smart energy, smart city, and—following the June 2026 acquisition by Ezurio—defense and aerospace markets requiring domestic sourcing and AS9100D-certified manufacturing. End markets span retail loss prevention (Gatekeeper Systems), rail (unnamed southern US rail company), industrial wireless (Smart-Tecs), defense/MANET (Off Grid Solutions), smart energy (Gigagrid), and precision positioning (DDK Positioning). Following the Ezurio acquisition, Gateworks operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on expanding embedded compute into mission-critical markets.
Gateworks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gateworks
- Legal name
- Gateworks Corporation
- Website
- https://gateworks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Gateworks designs and manufactures rugged ARM-based industrial single board computers and modular wireless/AI expansion modules in San Luis Obispo, California, serving industrial automation, transportation, energy, and defense customers with long-lifecycle, USA-made embedded platforms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gateworks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Embedded Industrial Computing
- NAICS
- Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)
- SIC
- Electronic Computers (3571)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules) (IMAGAJAK)
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Where Gateworks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Luis Obispo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Gateworks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Industrial SBCs: Gateworks generates revenue primarily from the sale of rugged industrial single board computers across multiple product families (Venice, VeniceFLEX, Catalina). Products are sold directly and through authorized distributors. Pricing varies by configuration with customization options available.
- Wireless and Expansion Modules: Sale of M.2 and Mini-PCIe expansion modules including Wi-Fi HaLow, cellular modems, GPS/GNSS, AI accelerators, and satellite modems. These complement the SBC platform and represent recurring module revenue as customers build complete systems.
- Customization and Special Configurations: Custom SBC designs for high-volume projects including custom form factors, feature sets, and special configurations. The Specials Program allows customers to specify processor speed, DRAM/Flash size, GPS, and other options.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial SBCs - Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Gateworks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gateworks designs and manufactures rugged industrial single board computers (SBCs) based on NXP i.MX ARM processors, complemented by a modular ecosystem of M.2 and Mini-PCIe wireless, GNSS, cellular, satellite, and AI accelerator expansion modules. All products are engineered and built at the company's USA-based AS9100D/ISO 9001 SMT facility in San Luis Obispo, California, and are targeted at harsh-environment deployments in defense, aerospace, transportation, smart energy, and industrial automation.
Product overview
Gateworks designs and manufactures industrial single board computers (SBCs) and wireless expansion options for rugged, industrial, and defense applications. The product portfolio centers on ARM-based SBC families powered by NXP processors: Catalina (i.MX 95) and Venice/VeniceFLEX (i.MX 8M) families for core computing, complemented by a comprehensive ecosystem of expansion modules including the GW16168 AI accelerator, Wi-Fi HaLow modules (GW16167, GW16170, GW16159), cellular modems (GW16162), precision GNSS (GW16160, GW16143), and Iridium satellite (GW16130). The VeniceFLEX family introduces Flexible Socket Architecture enabling modular M.2/Mini-PCIe expansion. All products are engineered and manufactured in the company's USA-based SMT facility (San Luis Obispo, California) with AS9100D/ISO 9001 certifications. Target markets include smart factory, smart transportation, smart energy, smart city, defense, aerospace, and industrial automation. In June 2026, Gateworks was acquired by Ezurio to expand embedded compute capabilities into mission-critical markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Catalina SBC Family (GW9200, GW9400) Industrial single board computers powered by the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor with integrated eIQ Neutron NPU, 10GbE networking, Flexible Socket Adapter modularity, and EdgeLock SE052F FIPS 140-3 secure enclave. Designed for machine vision, robotics, autonomy, and predictive maintenance in harsh environments.
- VeniceFLEX SBC Family (GW8100, GW8200) Modular industrial SBCs built on the NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor with Flexible Socket Architecture supporting M.2 and Mini-PCIe expansion. Includes dual isolated CAN bus, optional PoE, USB 3.0, and an optional FIPS 140-3 security element.
- Venice SBC Family (GW7100, GW7200, GW7300, GW7400) Rugged industrial single board computers powered by NXP i.MX 8M Mini and i.MX 8M Plus processors, supporting Mini-PCIe and M.2 wireless expansion with long-life availability exceeding 10 years.
- GW16168 M.2 AI Accelerator USA-made M.2 AI acceleration card featuring NXP's Ara240 Discrete Neural Processing Unit, delivering up to 40 eTOPS performance with 16GB LPDDR4 memory and 6.6W passive cooling. Enables modular edge AI upgrades without full platform redesign via decoupled AI architecture.
- GW16167 Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Module Next-generation Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 module built with the Morse Micro MM8108 chipset. Operates in the sub-GHz band (850-950 MHz) delivering up to 43.3 Mbps with extended range and wall penetration for industrial IoT and edge AI deployments.
- GW16170 High-Power Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Card High-power Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 card for extended range connectivity in industrial and IoT applications, built on the Morse Micro MM8108 platform.
- GW16162 Cellular Modem Family End-device-certified cellular modem family integrating the Telit Cinterion CMB100 module. Supports LTE CAT4, 5G NR RedCap, LTE CATM1/NB2, and LTE CAT1 BIS, with pre-certification for major U.S. networks to reduce deployment time and cost.
- GW16160 Septentrio Precision GNSS M.2 Card Precision GNSS/GPS M.2 card integrating the Septentrio mosaic-X5 module for mission-critical outdoor positioning in defense, transportation, and industrial applications.
- GW16130 Iridium Satellite Mini-PCIe Card Iridium satellite modem Mini-PCIe card providing satellite connectivity for remote and off-grid deployments beyond cellular coverage.
- GW16143 u-blox High-Precision GNSS Mini-PCIe Card High-precision GPS/GNSS Mini-PCIe card integrating u-blox positioning technology for industrial embedded deployments requiring accurate location.
- Single Board Computer Development Kits Ready-to-use development kits including Wi-Fi HaLow, AI accelerator (GW11062-1 NXP Ara240 + i.MX 95), GPS, and Wi-Fi 6 kits for rapid prototyping and evaluation of Gateworks SBCs and expansion modules.
- Custom SBC Design Services Custom SBC design services for high-volume projects including custom form factors, processor speed selection, DRAM and flash sizing, GPS and feature options, and flexible socket configurations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Decoupled AI architecture enables 40 eTOPS performance with 6.6W typical power consumption via passive cooling
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Gateworks
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Gateworks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability7 records
Feature7 records
Gateworks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and secondary.
- EzuriocoreEzurio acquired Gateworks Corporation in June 2026 to expand its embedded compute portfolio into mission-critical markets including defense, aerospace, railway, smart energy, and industrial automation. The acquisition added Gateworks' specialized engineering capabilities and U.S.-based AS9100D/ISO 9001 certified SMT manufacturing facility to Ezurio's wireless connectivity and embedded computing business.
- NXP SemiconductorsflagshipGateworks is an NXP Gold Partner and co-develops industrial SBC platforms powered by NXP i.MX processors (i.MX 8M Mini, i.MX 8M Plus, i.MX 95). The companies jointly launched the GW16168 AI accelerator with NXP's Ara240 DNPU, and NXP showcases Gateworks platforms at Embedded World. The Catalina SBC family is engineered around the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor.
- Morse MicrocoreGateworks partnered with Morse Micro to integrate the MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow chipset into the GW16167 M.2 module. The companies co-market Wi-Fi HaLow solutions for industrial IoT and edge AI deployments, with Morse Micro showcasing products at CES 2026. The partnership targets long-range, low-power wireless connectivity in sub-GHz band for industrial applications.
- Telit CinterioncoreGateworks integrates Telit Cinterion's pre-certified CMB100 cellular module into the GW16162 family of cellular modems, enabling faster deployment on major U.S. networks with reduced certification time and costs.
- SeptentriocoreGateworks integrates Septentrio's mosaic-X5 precision GNSS/GPS module into its GW16160 M.2 card, enabling mission-critical outdoor positioning for edge platforms in defense, transportation, and industrial applications.
- u-bloxsecondaryGateworks offers u-blox-based precision GPS/GNSS Mini-PCIe cards (GW16143) and Flexible Socket Adapters (GW16FQ1 for X20, GW16FQ0 for ZEDF9) for positioning capabilities in industrial embedded deployments.
- RoundSolutionscoreRoundSolutions serves as a strategic European distribution partner for Gateworks, stocking and supporting the Venice, Catalina SBC families and the full wireless ecosystem including Wi-Fi HaLow, GPS/GNSS, Cellular, and Satellite modules. Based in Germany with expertise in IoT and wireless communication.
- IridiumsecondaryGateworks integrates Iridium satellite modem modules (GW16130 Mini-PCIe card) for satellite connectivity in remote and mission-critical deployments beyond cellular coverage.
- SilexsecondarySilex is listed as a technology partner providing Wi-Fi modules compatible with Gateworks SBCs, particularly for Wi-Fi 6 development kit integration.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Gateworks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Eurotech: Eurotech produces rugged embedded boards, edge AI gateways, and IoT platforms for industrial, transportation, and defense customers. Comparable to Gateworks in targeting industrial edge computing with modular hardware platforms and ruggedized certifications, but at meaningfully larger scale and broader product breadth.
- Phytec: Phytec designs ARM-based System on Modules and SBCs built primarily on NXP i.MX processors for industrial and medical embedded applications. Highly comparable to Gateworks in silicon selection, NXP-centric design, and a long-lifecycle industrial SoM/SBC go-to-market, though with a stronger DACH-region footprint.
- SECO: SECO designs and manufactures embedded SBCs, edge AI platforms, and COM modules for industrial, medical, and transportation. Comparable to Gateworks on ARM-based industrial computing and the modular expansion approach, though with a broader portfolio and stronger presence in European industrial OEMs.
- Congatec: Congatec designs COM Express, SMARC, and Qseven modules plus SBCs for industrial and embedded markets. Comparable to Gateworks on industrial compute modules and NXP silicon adoption, with a stronger standards-based SoM catalog and broader European presence.
- Toradex: Toradex offers ARM-based System on Modules (SoMs) and SBCs targeting industrial IoT, medical, and transportation. Comparable to Gateworks on industrial ARM SBC/SoM positioning and ecosystem-driven software support, though with a stronger European footprint and broader carrier board catalog.
- iWave Systems: iWave Systems designs NXP i.MX-based SBCs, SoMs, and edge AI platforms for industrial, medical, and defense applications. Very close architectural overlap with Gateworks (i.MX 8M/8M Plus/95 reference designs, industrial temperature range), making it a directly comparable NXP-focused competitor.
- Diamond Systems Corporation: Diamond Systems manufactures rugged embedded SBCs, COM modules, and I/O expansion boards for industrial, transportation, and defense markets. Highly comparable to Gateworks on rugged SBC form factor, long product lifecycles, and a similar small/mid-market position in the North American industrial embedded space.
- VersaLogic Corporation: VersaLogic designs and manufactures rugged, long-lifecycle embedded SBCs for industrial, defense, and medical applications. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Gateworks, sharing the small-form-factor rugged SBC go-to-market and emphasis on -40°C to +85°C operation and extended product availability.
Broad incumbents
- Kontron: Kontron produces industrial motherboards, COMs, SBCs, and edge AI systems for industrial automation, transportation, and defense. Comparable to Gateworks on rugged industrial computing modules but as a much larger incumbent with broader silicon coverage (x86 and ARM) and deeper European rail/defense programs.
- Advantech: Advantech is a global industrial PC and embedded computing incumbent covering single board computers, IoT gateways, and edge AI platforms across all industrial verticals. Comparable to Gateworks as a much broader incumbent serving the same industrial SBC customer base, but with a far larger SKU portfolio and global distribution.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Gateworks social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
Gateworks financial estimates
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Gateworks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Gateworks funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Gateworks
What does Gateworks do?
Gateworks designs and manufactures rugged industrial single board computers (SBCs) based on NXP i.MX ARM processors, complemented by a modular ecosystem of M.2 and Mini-PCIe wireless, GNSS, cellular, satellite, and AI accelerator expansion modules. All products are engineered and built at the company's USA-based AS9100D/ISO 9001 SMT facility in San Luis Obispo, California, and are targeted at harsh-environment deployments in defense, aerospace, transportation, smart energy, and industrial automation.
Is Gateworks a public or private company?
Gateworks is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Gateworks founded?
Gateworks was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Gateworks based?
Gateworks is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, United States, in the North America region.
How does Gateworks make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Industrial SBCs are the primary driver. The others are wireless and Expansion Modules and customization and Special Configurations.
Who are Gateworks's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Eurotech, Phytec, SECO, Congatec, Toradex, iWave Systems, Diamond Systems Corporation and VersaLogic Corporation. Broad incumbents are Kontron and Advantech.
Does Gateworks have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gateworks.
What industry is Gateworks in?
Gateworks's product category is Embedded Industrial Computing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAJAK, Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules). Its NAICS code is 3341 and its SIC code is 3571.