Getac () is a Taiwanese multinational technology company that specializes in rugged computers, mobile video systems, mechanical components, automotive parts, and aerospace fasteners. Getac was established on 5 October 1989 as a joint venture with

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. A subsidiary of the MiTAC-

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Group, Getac has been listed on the

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(TWSE: 3005) since 2002. Getac is one of the major suppliers of rugged computers.

History

Getac was established on 5 October 1989 as a joint venture with

. In 2009, Getac acquired Waffer Technology Corp., which resulted in Getac becoming the world's third largest aluminum-magnesium alloy producer and the leading supplier of

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spindles and spools. In 2012, the company introduced the

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, the world's first rugged 7-inch Android tablet. In May 2012, Getac announced a partnership with ProCustom Group to offer customization solutions for its rugged products. This collaboration allows customers to tailor Getac's rugged computers, including laptops, notebooks, tablets, and handheld devices, to specific needs and extreme environments. ProCustom Group provides a range of customization features such as custom I/O ports and connections, 3D mechanical design, and circuit design. According to Getac, Inc. president Jim Rimay, the partnership was formed to provide rapid prototyping and customization for unique applications, with ProCustom Group serving as the preferred partner for these services. In 2018, the company expanded its video recording and software businesses with the acquisition of WHP Workflow Solutions Inc. and the formation of Getac Video Solutions. In 2020, Getac was selected by

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to provide rugged mobile devices for applications including R&D, production, warehouse logistics and workshop diagnostics. In 2021, Getac was selected by the

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to provide rugged computers under the Client Computing Solutions Quantum Enterprise Buy (CCS-2 QEB) Program.

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