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IoT & Embedded Systems

IoT Systems, From Hardware Prototype to Cloud Dashboard

Device design, firmware, connectivity and the app or dashboard on top — end-to-end IoT engineering for industrial, logistics and smart-home applications.

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Connected Devices 212
Data Uptime 99.4%
Avg Battery Life 94 days
Overview

Hardware, firmware and software need to be designed together

IoT projects fail most often at the seams — a sensor that can't reach the network, firmware that drains the battery in days, or a dashboard that doesn't reflect what the hardware is actually doing.

Our IoT work covers electronic and mechanical design, firmware, edge computing and the cloud reporting layer, so the whole system is engineered as one product rather than stitched together after the fact.

Where things usually go wrong

  • A working prototype that can't survive real-world conditions

  • Battery life that makes the device impractical to deploy

  • No reliable way to monitor devices once they're in the field

  • Firmware nobody can safely update once it's out in the field

Our Approach

Engineered for the environment it will actually run in

We prototype fast, but design for field conditions from day one — power budget, connectivity, and remote update paths included.

01

Cloud & Edge Reporting

Raspberry Pi and cloud pipelines for real-time monitoring and analytics.

02

Secure Connectivity

Encrypted communication between devices, gateways and the cloud.

03

Low-Power Firmware

FreeRTOS-based firmware tuned for extended battery life.

04

Companion Apps

Mobile control and monitoring, including voice assistant integration where relevant.

05

Multi-Layer PCB Design

Hardware design and prototyping through to manufacturable boards.

06

Predictive Analytics

Data pipelines that turn sensor readings into maintenance and efficiency insights.

Benefits

What good IoT engineering delivers

Devices that survive the field

Designed and tested for real operating conditions, not just a lab bench.

Batteries that last

Power-aware firmware extends deployment intervals.

Visibility from anywhere

Cloud dashboards show device status and trends in real time.

Safe remote updates

Firmware update paths that don't require physical access to every unit.

Who it's built for

Industrial & manufacturingLogistics & asset trackingSmart homesAgricultureAccess control

Capabilities

FreeRTOSRaspberry PiLoRaWAN / BluetoothREST APIsFlutter / React NativePCB design
Our Process

How We Build

A clear, honest process from first call to post-launch support.

01

Discover

We learn your business, workflow and goals before touching a design tool.

02

Plan

Scope, timeline and technical approach, agreed in writing before work starts.

03

Design

Wireframes and UI design reviewed with you at every stage.

04

Develop

Clean, tested code built in visible sprints, not a black box.

05

Test

Cross-device QA, performance and accessibility checks before launch.

06

Launch

Deployment, training and a smooth handover.

07

Grow

Ongoing support, updates and optimisation after launch.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — we regularly go from a concept sketch to a functioning prototype, then iterate toward a production-ready design.

Yes, our IoT work spans electronic and mechanical design, firmware, connectivity and the app or dashboard layer.

Depending on range and power requirements: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN and cellular, chosen for the specific deployment.

In many cases yes — we assess the equipment and design a sensor and connectivity layer that fits without disrupting operations.

Have hardware that needs to get smarter?

Tell us what you're trying to monitor, track or automate — we'll tell you what's realistic.