Systronix, Inc.

Systronix, Inc. is a privately held American hardware company that designs and manufactures embedded computing modules and provides custom engineering services. Founded in the mid-1990s, the company initially gained recognition for its Java-programmable microcontroller boards, notably the JStamp and JStik, which allowed developers to run Java directly on small embedded devices. These products were based on the aJile Systems aJ-80 and aJ-100 Java processors and were used in robotics, industrial control, and educational projects. In the 2000s, Systronix expanded its offerings with the SaJe and TrackBot platforms, targeting robotics and automation. The company also maintained an active presence in the Java robotics community, contributing to projects such as SunSPOT and Vex. However, as the market for realtime Java embedded processors declined, Systronix shifted its focus. By the 2010s, the company had moved to ARM Cortex-M4 microcontrollers, particularly the Teensy 3.2 from PJRC, and began offering custom design services and open-source libraries for I2C and networking (e.g., WIZnet W5500). Today, Systronix operates primarily as a design consultancy and supplier of legacy embedded components. Its website serves as both a historic archive and a portal for current GitHub projects. The company remains privately held and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. While its Java-based products are obsolete, Systronix continues to support long-term customers and promotes modern embedded development practices.

Systronix, Inc. was founded in 1996 in Salt Lake City, Utah, by Bruce Boyes. The company initially focused on embedded systems and gained prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s for its Java-based microcontroller modules. The JStamp and JStik, introduced around 2000, were among the first commercially available boards to run Java natively on a microcontroller, using aJile Systems' aJ-80 and aJ-100 processors. These products targeted robotics, industrial automation, and education, and were supported by a dedicated community. In the mid-2000s, Systronix released the SaJe module and the TrackBot robotics platform, further solidifying its presence in the embedded Java niche. The company also collaborated on projects like SunSPOT and Vex, contributing to the Java robotics ecosystem. However, the decline of realtime Java processors in the late 2000s forced Systronix to reevaluate its strategy. By the early 2010s, the company had shifted its focus to ARM Cortex-M4 microcontrollers, particularly the Teensy 3.2 from PJRC, and began offering custom design services and open-source libraries. Systronix's website notes that it has been engaged in custom design work for several years, primarily using ARM Cortex-M4. The company maintains an archive of its historic products and continues to support legacy customers. As of 2017, Systronix announced plans to rebuild its website, though the current site remains a temporary restore. The company remains privately held and operates from Utah.

• 2017

  Announced plans to rebuild website; current site remains a temporary restore.

• 2010

  Shift to ARM Cortex-M4 microcontrollers and custom design services.

• 2005

  Release of SaJe module and TrackBot robotics platform.

• 2000

  Introduction of JStamp and JStik Java-based microcontroller modules.

• 1996

  Systronix, Inc. founded in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Systronix positions itself as a provider of reliable embedded solutions, transitioning from Java-based modules to ARM Cortex-M4 custom design and open-source contributions.

• JStamp

  Java-programmable microcontroller module based on aJile aJ-80 processor.

• JStik

  Java-programmable microcontroller module with quad serial ports.

• SaJe

  Embedded Java module for robotics and automation.

• TrackBot

  Robotics platform for education and research.

• Teensy 3.2-based custom designs

  Custom hardware and software solutions using ARM Cortex-M4.

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