CM Computer
CM Computer designs and manufactures rugged military COTS electronics, specializing in ATR chassis and VMEbus I/O modules with MIL-STD certifications. The company supplies military defense contractors and aerospace organizations across Europe, the USA, and select international markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersSevilla, Spain
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CM Computer does
CM Computer (legal entity Computadores Modulares, S.A.) is a privately held Spanish defense-electronics manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Sevilla, Spain. The company designs and builds Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) rugged hardware for military platforms, organised around two product families: (1) Air Transport Rack (ATR) chassis in 3U and 6U form factors, offering flowthrough-air-cooled, sealed, sealed-extended-fins, heat-exchanger-sidewall, and proprietary heat-pipe/heat-exchanger configurations (SEF-HP, HES, SIXHEX, SEVENHEX, PENTAHEX) supporting VME64x, VPX GEN4, and cPCI backplanes; and (2) a broad VMEbus I/O module catalog including analog-to-digital (CM-AD-45), digital-to-analog (CM-DA-40/50), discrete input/output (CM-DI-40/42, CM-DIO-40, CM-DO-40), synchro/resolver (CM-SD-40, CM-DS-40, CM-SDS-40), memory (CM-MEM-40), graphics (CM-VID-30), CPU (CM-CPU-40/60), and serial I/O controllers (CM-IOC-40), plus CM-MIL-SFF small-form-factor and FLEX-ATX sealed enclosures. Every product is designed and manufactured in-house with no third-party subcontracting, and qualified to MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC), MIL-STD-810 (Environmental), MIL-E-5400T, MIL-STD-704F, MIL-STD-1275D, and ~20 additional military specifications, with certifications issued by independent DEKRA laboratories.
The company monetises primarily via direct hardware sales of these qualified chassis, modules, backplanes, custom power supplies (up to 1550W), I/O wiring, mounting trays, and BSP software/driver packages (VxWorks, OS-9, MCC-68K) to military defense contractors and military/aerospace organisations for avionics, ground-vehicle, naval/maritime, and industrial programs. Pricing is quote-based given the highly configurable nature of each chassis (cooling type, backplane, PSU variant, mechanical format, temperature range) and ASPs are typical of military-grade hardware. Distribution combines direct sales from the Sevilla HQ with a representative network covering all 50 US states plus Cape Town and the United Kingdom, focusing on technical specifications and certifications rather than promotional content. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with no parent, subsidiaries, or external funding events recorded in the available data.
CM Computer firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CM Computer
- Legal name
- Computadores Modulares, S.A.
- Website
- https://cmcomputer.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- CM Computer designs and manufactures rugged military COTS electronics, specializing in ATR chassis and VMEbus I/O modules with MIL-STD certifications. The company supplies military defense contractors and aerospace organizations across Europe, the USA, and select international markets.
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CM Computer industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Military Electronics Hardware
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules) (IMAGAJAK)
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Where CM Computer is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sevilla
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
CM Computer business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Military ATR Chassis Sales: Sales of rugged military ATR (Air Transport Rack) chassis in 3U and 6U form factors with various cooling configurations (FAC, S, SEF, SEF-HP, HES, SIXHEX, SEVENHEX). Includes customizable power supply units supporting 28VDC, 48VDC, 72VDC, 270VDC, 90-264VAC, and 200VAC 3-phase inputs with power outputs up to 1550W.
- VMEbus I/O Module Sales: Sales of VMEbus discrete input/output modules including CM-DI-40 (64-channel discrete input), CM-DI-42 (64-channel optoisolated input), CM-DIO-40 (32 input + 32 output), CM-DO-40 (64-channel discrete output), CM-AD-45 (Analog to Digital), CM-DA-40/50 (Digital to Analog), CM-DS-40 (Synchro-Resolver Output), CM-SD-40 (Synchro-Resolver Input), CM-SDS-40 (Synchro-Resolver I/O), CM-IOC-40 (Input/Output), CM-MEM-40 (Memory Expansion), and CM-VID-30 (Graphics). Available in Commercial, Industrial, Military Rugged+, and Military 883 versions.
- Military Enclosure Custom Solutions: Customizable military enclosures including CM-MIL-SFF (Small Form Factor) sealed enclosures for COM Express, PCIe, and custom payload electronics. Includes integrated power supplies up to 150W with dual redundant options and Temperature Supervisory Units.
- BSP Software and Drivers: BSP (Board Support Package) software including VxWorks Tornado drivers, OS-9 drivers, and MCC-68K cross-compiler drivers in C language source code for real-time operating systems.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
CM Computer product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CM Computer designs and manufactures Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) military electronics, specializing in Air Transport Rack (ATR) chassis in 3U and 6U form factors with advanced thermal management solutions (heat pipe and heat exchanger technologies). The company also produces a comprehensive family of VMEbus I/O modules including discrete input/output, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, synchro/resolver modules, single-board computers, memory expansion, and graphics modules. All products are MIL-STD certified (MIL-STD-461E/F/G and MIL-STD-810F/G/H) by independent DEKRA laboratories for immediate deployment in military avionics, ground vehicles, and naval systems.
Product overview
CM Computer is a manufacturer of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) military computing hardware, specializing in Air Transport Rack (ATR) chassis and VMEbus I/O modules. The product portfolio consists of two main families: (1) ATR Chassis in 3U and 6U form factors with various cooling technologies (Flowthrough Air Cooled, Sealed, Sealed Extended Fins, Heat Exchanger Sidewall, and heat pipe configurations), supporting VME64x, VPX, and cPCI backplanes; and (2) VMEbus modules including analog-to-digital converters (CM-AD-45), digital-to-analog converters (CM-DA-40, CM-DA-50), discrete input modules (CM-DI-40, CM-DI-42), discrete input/output modules (CM-DIO-40), discrete output modules (CM-DO-40), synchro/resolver modules (CM-SD-40, CM-DS-40, CM-SDS-40), memory expansion (CM-MEM-40), graphics (CM-VID-30), CPU (CM-CPU-40/60), and I/O controllers (CM-IOC-40). Supporting products include ATR mounting trays and military enclosures (CM-MIL-SFF Small Form Factor and CM-ATX-FAC Flex ATX). All products are MIL-STD certified and designed for deployment in military aerospace, ground vehicles, and naval systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 3U ATR Chassis 3U half-ATR military chassis available in seven cooling configurations including flow-through air cooled (CM-ATR-3U/FAC), sealed (CM-ATR-3U/S), sealed extended fins with 18 heat pipes (CM-ATR-3U/SEF-18HP), heat exchanger sidewall (CM-ATR-3U/HES), front-to-back loaded variants with 4 heat exchangers (CM-ATR-3U/HES-FBL and CM-ATR-3U/HES-FBL-HP), and 5-heat-exchanger PENTAHEX-HP. Supports 3, 5, 7, and 9 slot configurations with VME64x, VPX GEN4, and cPCI backplanes. MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810 certified for harsh military environments. Highest performance PENTAHEX-HP model supports up to 750W power dissipation at 55°C ambient without liquid cooling.
- 6U ATR Chassis 6U military ATR chassis available in multiple configurations including flow-through air cooled (CM-ATR-6U/FAC), sealed (CM-ATR-6U/S), sealed extended fins (CM-ATR-6U/SEF and SEF-HP with 18/20 heat pipes), heat exchanger sidewall (CM-ATR-6U/HES), SIXHEX series with 6 heat exchangers, SIXHEX-HP series with 16/20 heat pipes, and SEVENHEX-CHP with 7 heat exchangers and 32/36/46 heat pipes. Available in half-ATR (5 slot), three-quarter ATR (7 slot), and full ATR (12 slot) configurations. MIL-STD-461G/F and MIL-STD-810H/G certified.
- VMEbus I/O Modules Comprehensive family of 6U VMEbus I/O modules including analog-to-digital converter CM-AD-45 (32 channels, 12-bit), digital-to-analog converters CM-DA-40 and CM-DA-50 (24 channels), discrete input modules CM-DI-40 and CM-DI-42 (64 channels each), discrete I/O module CM-DIO-40 (32 in + 32 out), discrete output module CM-DO-40 (64 channels up to 400V), synchro/resolver modules CM-SD-40, CM-DS-40, and CM-SDS-40, serial I/O controller CM-IOC-40, memory expansion CM-MEM-40, graphics module CM-VID-30, and single-board computer CM-CPU-40/60. Available in Commercial, Industrial, Military Rugged+, and Military 883 versions. Includes Built-In-Test and full galvanic isolation >1000V on isolated channels.
- CM-MIL-SFF Military Small Form Factor Enclosure Compact sealed military enclosure with conduction cooling supporting up to 50W payload dissipation at 55°C ambient. Designed for COM Express, PCIe, and custom payload electronics. Includes integrated power supplies up to 150W with dual redundant options and Temperature Supervisory Units. Certified per MIL-STD-461F and MIL-STD-810G for immediate deployment in harsh military environments.
- CM-ATX-FAC Flex ATX Military Enclosure Flex ATX sized forced air cooled military enclosure designed for rugged deployable computing systems. Provides ATX compatibility in a MIL-STD-compliant form factor for field-deployed applications requiring standard commercial motherboard integration.
- Military ATR Backplanes Military-grade backplanes for ATR chassis supporting VME64x, VPX GEN4, and cPCI open bus architectures. Latest VPX GEN4 backplanes support 10+ GHz VITA 67.3 and PCIe Gen 3 applications delivering 20 GB/s throughput. Designed for cutting-edge high performance payload cards used in modern military computing systems.
- Military ATR Power Supplies Configurable military power supply units supporting 28VDC, 48VDC, 72VDC, 270VDC, 90-264VAC, and 200VAC 3-phase inputs with power outputs up to 1550W. MIL-STD-461E and MIL-STD-704F input compatible, with MIL-STD-1275D vehicular electrical system compliance. Includes SOSA-aligned power supply options. Designed for integration with CM ATR chassis for complete military computing systems.
- BSP Software and Drivers Board Support Package (BSP) software and drivers for CM Computer boards including VxWorks Tornado drivers, OS-9 drivers, and MCC-68K cross-compiler drivers delivered in C language source code. Supports real-time operating systems used in military embedded applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 1200W power dissipation at 55°C ambient temperature in non-liquid cooled 6U ATR chassis
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Companies that use CM Computer
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
CM Computer technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
CM Computer partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- DEKRAcoreDEKRA is an independent European/American official laboratory that conducts CM Computer's qualification programs in conformance with Military MIL-STD testing procedures and guidelines. DEKRA issues Certificates and Testing Reports to CM's ATR customers, validating that products meet MIL-STD-461G/F (EMI/EMC) and MIL-STD-810H/G (Environmental) standards.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CM Computer competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kontron: European-headquartered manufacturer of VPX, VME, cPCI, and COM Express modules and chassis for defense and industrial markets. Most direct product-level overlap with CM, including 3U/6U ATR-style enclosures and VMEbus I/O.
- VadaTech: Niche manufacturer of VPX, VME, FPGA, and chassis products for military and high-end industrial applications. Closely comparable in scale and product mix to CM, with overlapping 3U/6U ATR and VMEbus I/O offerings.
- North Atlantic Industries (NAI): Supplier of rugged COTS embedded computing and I/O modules, including VME/VPX boards with MIL-STD-461/810 compliance. Directly comparable to CM's MIL-STD VMEbus I/O and ATR subsystems for defense applications.
- Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES): Designer of rugged VPX, VME, and small-form-factor SBCs and ATR chassis for military programs. Comparable to CM in targeting MIL-STD-certified COTS subsystems, with a stronger VPX tilt.
- Pixus Technologies: Provider of OpenVPX/VPX chassis, backplanes, and ATR enclosures, including rugged and conduction-cooled configurations. Directly comparable 3U/6U ATR/VPX product line and MIL-STD focus.
- Abaco Systems (now part of Aptiv/AMETEK embedded businesses): Specialist in rugged embedded computing for defense, with VPX, VME, and 3U/6U form factors. Direct overlap with CM's military COTS ATR and VMEbus module lines, particularly for avionics and ground-vehicle programs.
Emerging players
- Trenton Systems: US-based designer of rugged servers, ATR chassis, and VPX/COTS subsystems for defense and aerospace. Comparable product mix to CM with a US-domestic manufacturing angle that competes for similar programs.
Broad incumbents
- Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: Large US defense electronics incumbent with a broad portfolio of rugged COTS ATR chassis, VME/VPX modules, and mission computing subsystems. Directly overlaps CM's MIL-STD-rugged chassis and I/O module offering, but serves a much wider program footprint.
- Elbit Systems: Large Israeli defense electronics prime with a broad portfolio including rugged computing, avionics, and COTS subsystems. Overlaps with CM at the rugged ATR/chassis level but operates at vastly greater scale and program breadth.
- Mercury Systems: US-listed defense electronics prime specializing in rugged mission-critical processing, including VPX/OpenVPX and ATR subsystems. Competes with CM on SOSA-aligned high-performance ATR and embedded computing for avionics and naval programs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CM Computer social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance23 records
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Frequently asked questions about CM Computer
What does CM Computer do?
CM Computer designs and manufactures Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) military electronics, specializing in Air Transport Rack (ATR) chassis in 3U and 6U form factors with advanced thermal management solutions (heat pipe and heat exchanger technologies). The company also produces a comprehensive family of VMEbus I/O modules including discrete input/output, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, synchro/resolver modules, single-board computers, memory expansion, and graphics modules. All products are MIL-STD certified (MIL-STD-461E/F/G and MIL-STD-810F/G/H) by independent DEKRA laboratories for immediate deployment in military avionics, ground vehicles, and naval systems.
Is CM Computer a public or private company?
CM Computer is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CM Computer founded?
CM Computer was founded in 1987. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is CM Computer based?
CM Computer is headquartered in Sevilla, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does CM Computer make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Military ATR Chassis Sales are the primary driver. The others are VMEbus I/O Module Sales, military Enclosure Custom Solutions and BSP Software and Drivers.
Who are CM Computer's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kontron, VadaTech, North Atlantic Industries (NAI), Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES), Pixus Technologies and Abaco Systems (now part of Aptiv/AMETEK embedded businesses). Trenton Systems is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, Elbit Systems and Mercury Systems.
Does CM Computer have an API?
No public API is recorded for CM Computer.
What industry is CM Computer in?
CM Computer's product category is Military Electronics Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAGAJ, Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics, with a secondary code of IMAGAJAK, Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.