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Frontgrade acquires IDSI from Crescend Technologies

Mar 23, 2025•4 months ago

Acquiring Company

Frontgrade Technologies

Acquired Company

Crescend Technologies

Colorado SpringsGlendale HeightsManufacturingManufacturing

Description

Frontgrade Technologies has announced its acquisition of IDSI, the Defense Solutions division of Crescend Technologies. This strategic move aims to enhance Frontgrade's RF amplifier offerings for aerospace and defense markets. The acquisition will leverage IDSI's expertise in high-power RF amplifiers and expand Frontgrade's product portfolio.

Company Information

Company

Frontgrade Technologies

Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

About

Frontgrade Technologies is a leading provider of high-reliability, radiation-assured solutions for defense, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications. With over 60 years of space flight heritage, Frontgrade offers a complementary and integrated suite of mission-critical electronics, including rad-hard and rad-tolerant components, mission processing subsystems, custom ASICs, motion control systems, waveguides, antennas, and power management solutions.

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Integration timeline
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