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Momentum IoT: Eagle 1
Ultra-rugged plug-and-play GPS Telematics fleet and equipment tracking device.
An Inside Glimpse Into the Product Design of Momentum IoT's Telematics tracking device
Product Design Requirements
Momentum IoT came to Design 1st wanting to create a military-grade rugged IoT device that plugs in, lights up, and works right out of the box every time in extreme work environments.
- Intuitive design features allow anyone to plug-in, connect, and setup device in minutes.
- Ensure protection from water, dust, and temperatures between -22° to 170° Fahrenheit.
- Secure connection of telematics device on multiple types of vehicles and equipment with ease
Design and Engineering Challenges
Implementing Design 1st’s proven process, the team overcame several obstacles to deliver a manufacture-ready, tested design that would eliminate user frustration during installation and work in extreme environments.
- Develop a liquid gasket sealing strategy to eliminate any risk posed by water ingress into the device.
- Build a virtual 3D model of the device for FEA simulations to understand heat, air flow, and environmental risks.
- Use prototype testing data to support critical decisions including material choices, enclosure design, assembly technique and sealing strategy.
Product Results
Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team developed an award-winning product that:
- Won five unique design and industry awards, including IoT Excellence Award, Globee Business Award, and the Intel Connected M2M Solution Award
- Creation of a custom global supply chain for part sourcing, manufacturing, assembly and distribution.
- Market-leading product for over four years in the GPS Fleet and Equipment tracking industry.
Award-Winning Product that went From Product Concept to Market Launch With Volume Manufacturing in Under Twelve Months
“Design is mission-critical for us, because the product needs to convey that it’s easy-to-use, completely rugged, and also revolutionary at the same time. Design 1st delivered.”
Justin Silva
CEO, Momentum IoT
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