Adage, Inc.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics, Computer manufacturing |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founder | James I. "Jim" Stockwell and two MIT graduates |
| Fate | Acquired by Systems & Computer Technology Corporation in 1994 |
| Headquarters | Billerica , United States |
| Products | Analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, computer graphics systems (GS/300, GT/2250, Adage 4000, Adage 6000) |
Adage, Inc. was an electronics and computer manufacturing company based in Boston, established in 1957. Initially, its expertise lay in producing analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters before shifting its focus toward computer graphics technology.
The enterprise was founded by James I. "Jim" Stockwell alongside two graduates from MIT in Boston. Eventually, the company moved its operations to Billerica, Massachusetts.
Beginning in 1967, Adage dedicated its efforts to computer graphics development, debuting the GS/300 system. In 1976, it released the GT/2250 Vector Graphics Workstation, designed to be plug-compatible with IBM’s 2250 Graphics Display Unit. Later offerings included the Adage 4000 and the Adage 6000 workstation series launched in 1985.
During 1989, Adage considered merging with companies such as Multiflow Computer and GBIC; however, no agreements were finalized. Ultimately, Systems & Computer Technology Corporation acquired Adage for $5 million in 1994.