Overview

Ampex Data Systems is a privately held electronics company headquartered in Hayward, California, founded in 1944. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million. The company makes rugged data recording, storage, and processing systems for extreme environments, serving defense, aerospace, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial sectors. In April 2026, Ampex and Secturion announced a joint effort to address secure data transfer bottlenecks.

At a glance

What Ampex Data Systems makes

Ampex holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR registration, and its offerings include SWaP-C optimized rugged data recorders, high-capacity storage systems, and cyber security solutions.

Certifications

Ampex Data Systems is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — navy.mil

• ISO 9001 — navy.mil

• ITAR registered — navy.mil

Latest developments

• 2026-09-30 — The U.S. Army is extending the ARTEMIS airborne ISR mission through summer 2027, with two additional option years. | Ampex Data Systems (linkedin.com)

• 2026-04-14 — Ampex and Secturion Eliminate the Secure Data Bottleneck (ampex.com)

• 2026-03-20 — Expanded Support for Modern Telemetry and RF Data (ampex.com)

• 2025-11-17 — Ampex ITC 2025 | Flight Test Solutions Demo (ampex.com)

• 2025-09-12 — Join my team! 🌍 We’re Hiring: Business Development Manager (Remote – U.S.) | James Spriet (linkedin.com)

• 2025-08-04 — Ampex & Delta Digital Video | Delta Mission Systems (deltadigitalvideo.com)

Facilities

Ampex Data Systems is headquartered in Hayward, California. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Hayward, California — ampex.com

Company details

Ampex is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Information Systems and operates engineering and lab facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Las Cruces, New Mexico. Ampex Data Systems was founded in 1944, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Hayward, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 82 years in operation (founded 1944). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Ampex Data Systems make?

Ampex Data Systems is a privately held electronics company headquartered in Hayward, California, founded in 1944. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million. The company makes rugged data recording, storage, and processing systems for extreme environments, serving defense, aerospace, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial sectors. In April 2026, Ampex and Secturion announced a joint effort to address secure data transfer bottlenecks.

Where is Ampex Data Systems headquartered?

Ampex Data Systems is headquartered in Hayward, California (26460 Corporate Ave, Hayward, California, 94545).

When was Ampex Data Systems founded?

Ampex Data Systems was founded in 1944.

How big is Ampex Data Systems?

Ampex Data Systems has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does Ampex Data Systems hold?

Ampex Data Systems lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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