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      We are specialists in the development of technically-challenging useful and innovative products.
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      Product Strategy
      • Design Strategy​
      • Requirements Review
      • Risk Assessment​
      • Portfolio Planning
      • Product/Market Fit
      • Competitive Analysis
      • Pitch Deck Support
      • Demo Model
      Industrial Design
      • Product Concept Creation
      • User Interaction Design​
      • MMI interface specification
      • Human factors, ergonomics
      • Labelling, aesthetics, color
      • Models, renders, videos
      • Packaging Design
      • Accessory Design
      human factors
      • Form/function 3D design
      • User Interaction Design​
      • MMI interface specification
      • Human factors, ergonomics
      • Labelling, aesthetics, color
      • Models, renders, videos
      • Packaging Design
      • Accessory Design

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      Mechanical
      • 3D CAD Structure
      • Part/Material Selection​
      • Mechanism Design​
      • Analysis, Simulation
      • Testing and Material Review
      • Reverse Engineering​
      • Engineering Risk Assessment
      • Manufacture Feasibility​
      Electronics
      • Circuit Board Design
      • Power, FPGA, RF
      • Sensor/motor/control
      • Gesture and Touch Interfaces
      • Battery and Power Design
      • Wireless Connectivity
      • Breadboard Prototyping
      • Connected IoT Device
      Software
      • Advanced Sensor Integration
      • Edge AI Intelligence
      • Mesh Networking
      • Short Range Wireless
      • Device Driver Development
      • Real-Time-Operating Systems
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      • Software Test and Debug

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      Model builds
      • Procure And Inspect Parts​
      • Rapid Prototyping
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      • Alpha Prototype Builds
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      • Virtual Prototype Simulations
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      • Onsite Prototyping Creation
      Evaluation and Test
      • Model and prototype testing
      • 3rd party test coordination
      • Stress, thermal, flow
      • Failure mode assessment
      • Feature de-bug
      • Refine quality specifications
      • Manufacturing Instructions
      • QMS regulatory documents
      Part Sourcing
      • Supply Strategy Plan
      • 3rd party test coordination
      • Source and Qualify Suppliers
      • Failure mode assessment
      • Feature de-bug
      • Design Transfer
      • Refine quality specifications
      • Product Quality Review

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      We are specialists in the development of technically-challenging useful and innovative products.
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      THINGS WE DO

      DESIGN STRATEGY
      • Design Strategy
      • Requirements Review
      • Risk Assessment
      • Brand Design
      • Portfolio Planning
      • Product/Market Test Plan
      • Competitive Analysis
      • Pitch Deck Support
      • Demo Model Specifications
      INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

      Form/Function Design 3D CAD
      User Interaction Design
      MMI Interface Specification
      Human Factors, Ergonomics
      Labelling, Aesthetics, Color
      Models, Renders, Videos
      Graphics And Packaging Design
      Product Accessories Design

      ELECTRONICS DESIGN

      Electronic Circuits Design
      CCA Circuit Board Design
      Power, FPGA And Radio Design
      Sensor/Motor/Control Design
      Connected Product Design
      Camera, Audio, Display, Keys
      Design Specifications
      Regulatory Documentation

      SOFTWARE DESIGN

      Coding Python/C++/MATLAB
      FOTS Library Integrations
      Communication Protocols
      Smartphone App Integration
      Sensor And Data Integration
      Software Specifications
      Controlled Code Releases
      Regulatory Documentation

      MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

      3D CAD Structure Design
      Part And Material Selection
      Structure/Mechanism Design
      Analysis, Simulation Models
      Reverse Engineering
      Manufacture Feasibility

      PARTS SUPPLY

      Find Unique Part Suppliers
      Supply Strategy Planning
      Qualify Suppliers And CM
      Assist Part Supplier Selection

      TRANSFER TO MANUFACTURING

      Design Transfer, Revisions
      Verify Manufactured Product
      Manage Document Revisions
      Part/Product Number/Cost

      MODELS AND PROTOTYPE BUILDS

      Procure And Inspect Parts
      Rapid Prototype Custom Parts
      Verify Part Function Specs
      Design For Manufacture Check
      Build Test Interfaces
      Build Bench Models To Test
      Build ‘Production Intent’ Units

      EVALUATION AND TEST

      Product/User/Market Test Plan
      Model And Prototype Testing
      3rd Party Test Coordination
      Stress, Thermal, Flow Analysis
      Failure Mode Risk Assessment
      Feature And Functions De-Bug
      Refine Quality Specifications
      Manufacturing Instructions
      QMS Regulatory Documents

      • Design Strategy​
      • Requirements Review
      • Risk Assessment​
      • Brand Strategy
      • Portfolio Planning
      • Product/Market Fit
      • Competitive Analysis
      • Pitch Deck Support
      • Demo Model
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      OUR SERVICE

      We are specialists in the development of technically-challenging useful and innovative products.
      More On Our Services
      Industries we Serve
      Technologies We Know
      Development Process
      OUR SERVICES
      We are specialists in the development of technically-challenging useful and innovative physical real-world products.
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      With Design Teams
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      THINGS WE DO

      Product STRATEGy

      • Design Strategy
      • Requirements Review
      • Risk Assessment
      • Brand Strategy
      • Portfolio Planning
      • Product/Market Fit
      • Competitive Analysis
      • Pitch Deck Support
      • Demo Model

      INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

      • Form/Function Design
      • User Interaction Design
      • MMI Interface Design
      • Human Factors
      • Labels, Aesthetics, Color
      • Models, Renders, Videos
      • Packaging Design
      • Accessory Design

      Electrical ENGINEERING

      • Circuit Board Design
      • Power, FPGA, RF
      • Sensor/Motor/Control
      • Connected IoT Device
      • Camera, Audio, Display
      • Keys, Controls, Cables
      • Design Specifications

      EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DESIGN

      • Senor Integration
      • Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
      • Wireless Protocols
      • Smart Device Integration
      • Device Driver Development
      • Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Edge AI

      MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

      • 3D CAD Structure
      • Part/Material Selection
      • Mechanism Design
      • Analysis, Simulation
      • Reverse Engineering
      • Manufacture Feasibility

      PARTS SUPPLY

      • Part Supplier Sourcing
      • Supply Strategy Plan
      • Qualify Suppliers
      • Part Supplier Selection

      TRANSFER TO MANUFACTURING

      • Design Transfer
      • Product Quality Review
      • Document Revisions
      • Part Costing

      MODELS AND PROTOTYPE BUILDS

      • Procure And Inspect Parts
      • Rapid Prototype
      • Verify Part Function Specs
      • Design For Manufacture
      • Build Test Interfaces
      • Build Bench Models To Test
      • Build Units

      EVALUATION AND TEST

      • Model And Prototype Testing
      • 3rd Party Test Coordination
      • Stress, Thermal, Flow
      • Failure Mode Assessment
      • Feature De-Bug
      • Refine Quality Specifications
      • Manufacturing Instructions
      • Regulatory Documents

      THINGS WE DO

      DESIGN STRATEGY
      • Design Strategy
      • Requirements Review
      • Risk Assessment
      • Brand Design
      • Portfolio Planning
      • Product/Market Test Plan
      • Competitive Analysis
      • Pitch Deck Support
      • Demo Model Specifications
      INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

      Form/Function Design 3D CAD
      User Interaction Design
      MMI Interface Specification
      Human Factors, Ergonomics
      Labelling, Aesthetics, Color
      Models, Renders, Videos
      Graphics And Packaging Design
      Product Accessories Design

      ELECTRONICS DESIGN

      Electronic Circuits Design
      CCA Circuit Board Design
      Power, FPGA And Radio Design
      Sensor/Motor/Control Design
      Connected Product Design
      Camera, Audio, Display, Keys
      Design Specifications
      Regulatory Documentation

      SOFTWARE DESIGN

      Coding Python/C++/MATLAB
      FOTS Library Integrations
      Communication Protocols
      Smartphone App Integration
      Sensor And Data Integration
      Software Specifications
      Controlled Code Releases
      Regulatory Documentation

      MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

      3D CAD Structure Design
      Part And Material Selection
      Structure/Mechanism Design
      Analysis, Simulation Models
      Reverse Engineering
      Manufacture Feasibility

      PARTS SUPPLY

      Find Unique Part Suppliers
      Supply Strategy Planning
      Qualify Suppliers And CM
      Assist Part Supplier Selection

      TRANSFER TO MANUFACTURING

      Design Transfer, Revisions
      Verify Manufactured Product
      Manage Document Revisions
      Part/Product Number/Cost

      MODELS AND PROTOTYPE BUILDS

      Procure And Inspect Parts
      Rapid Prototype Custom Parts
      Verify Part Function Specs
      Design For Manufacture Check
      Build Test Interfaces
      Build Bench Models To Test
      Build ‘Production Intent’ Units

      EVALUATION AND TEST

      Product/User/Market Test Plan
      Model And Prototype Testing
      3rd Party Test Coordination
      Stress, Thermal, Flow Analysis
      Failure Mode Risk Assessment
      Feature And Functions De-Bug
      Refine Quality Specifications
      Manufacturing Instructions
      QMS Regulatory Documents

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