San Diego, CA - June 16th, 2010 - AP Labs is pleased to announce availability of the newest version of its Vehicle Expansion Unit (VEU) embedded computer system, which provides a rugged multi-function platform for deploying and consolidating applications within military vehicles used in harsh battlefield environments.

Over recent years, the evolution of advanced applications has led to a proliferation of subsystems performing a variety of mission-critical functions in today's military vehicles.  The VEU supports efficient integration of multiple applications in a single rugged chassis, with scalability for up to three independent processors plus video encoding of up to four MPEG channels. Combining independent subsystems within a single thermally efficient fanless chassis provides a compact footprint for optimal Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) and improved maintainability.  

By offering a high degree of flexibility in processing power, data throughput, removable solid state storage and standards based interface options, the VEU supports a full range of vehicle-based applications, such as C4I, mission planning, data recording, vehicle maintenance & monitoring, and real-time tactical display video streaming.

At the AUSA Exposition in February 2010, the VEU was demonstrated running Northrop Grumman's NCOMS-P software, providing fact-driven Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) capabilities for operators/maintainers of military vehicles.  The VEU also is used in a battlefield vehicle application that processes multiple video streams from externally mounted camera systems, thereby providing 360 degree observation in real time, even while traveling over rough terrain.

About AP Labs, Inc.
AP Labs is a premier supplier of rugged enclosures, real-time and integrated system solutions for the defense, aerospace and commercial markets.  Recently acquired by Kontron, one of the world's largest manufacturers of embedded computer technology (ECT), AP Labs provides a single point of contact for design, test and support of complex turnkey solutions and specializes in the development and manufacture of rugged systems for embedded computer applications that require a COTS approach.

Founded in 1985, AP Labs has developed a reputation for successfully providing customers with products and capabilities designed to reduce project schedule, risk and cost. AP Labs systems and enclosures are deployed on submarines, surface ships, aircraft (manned & unmanned) and ground vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company can be found on the web at www.aplabs.com / www.kontron.com.