Kontron is a global leader in embedded computing technology (ECT). The company designs and manufactures embedded computer systems, boards, and modules for a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, transportation, medical, and industrial automation. Kontron's products are used in applications such as avionics, in-flight entertainment, passenger information systems, and medical imaging. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. Kontron has operations in Europe, North America, and Asia.