Develop a Reliable, Production-Ready Connected Product
Circad provides IoT product design and embedded system development services for organisations creating new electronic products, improving existing devices or moving prototypes towards manufacture.
We can support individual stages of development or manage the complete process, from requirements and system architecture through to hardware, firmware, prototyping, compliance preparation and production.
Our IoT and Embedded Design Services include:
Product requirements and system architecture
Electronic circuit and PCB design
Microcontroller and component selection
Embedded firmware development
Sensor and actuator integration
Wired and wireless connectivity
Power and battery management
Prototype development
Testing and debugging
Compliance preparation
Design for manufacture and test
PCB assembly and production support
By considering hardware, firmware and manufacturing together, we help reduce integration problems and create products that are better prepared for reliable production.
When Can Circad Help?
New Product Development - We can help turn an initial concept into a clear technical specification and practical development plan.
Prototype to Production - If you have built a proof of concept using development boards or standard modules, we can develop custom hardware and firmware suited to commercial manufacture.
Adding Connectivity - We can help add remote monitoring, control or data collection to an existing electronic product.
Product Redesign - Circad can review products affected by unreliable performance, obsolete components, excessive cost or manufacturing difficulties.
Fault Investigation - We can investigate complex problems involving hardware, firmware, communications, power or interactions between different parts of the system.
Hardware, Firmware and Connectivity
Connected products depend on several technical disciplines working together.
Circad can develop:
Embedded electronic hardware
Custom PCBs
Microcontroller-based systems
Embedded firmware
Sensor interfaces
Communications interfaces
Power supplies and battery systems
Diagnostic and production-test functions
Depending on the application, connectivity may include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, cellular, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus or other wired and wireless technologies.
The most suitable approach will depend on the required range, data volume, power consumption, operating environment and security requirements.
From Concept to Manufacture
A typical project may include:
Requirements and feasibility
System architecture
Hardware and firmware development
Prototype manufacture
Testing and refinement
Compliance preparation
Production engineering
PCB assembly and ongoing manufacture
Because Circad provides both electronic design and manufacturing services, production requirements can be considered from the beginning. This helps reduce the risk of developing a prototype that is difficult, expensive or unreliable to manufacture.
Existing Product Review and Redesign
Circad can also support established products that need updating or improvement.
This may include:
Replacing obsolete components
Updating processors or communications
Improving reliability
Reducing power consumption
Improving manufacturability
Resolving hardware or firmware faults
Preparing the design for continued production
Where available, schematics, PCB files, firmware source code, bills of materials and example units can help us assess the most appropriate route forward.
Why Choose Circad?
Integrated Design and Manufacture - Hardware, firmware, PCB development and manufacturing can be managed within one development process.
Practical Production Experience -Our engineers consider assembly, programming, inspection and functional testing during design.
Flexible Project Support - We can manage a complete development project or support a specific technical stage.
Support Throughout the Product Lifecycle - Circad can assist with prototypes, production, redesign, component obsolescence and ongoing manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Circad develop both the hardware and firmware?
Yes. Circad can support electronic hardware, PCB design and embedded firmware development.
Can you turn a development-board prototype into a commercial product?
Yes. We can redesign a proof of concept as custom hardware suited to the required size, cost, power consumption, reliability and production process.
Can you add connectivity to an existing product?
Yes, subject to a review of the existing hardware, firmware, power supply and enclosure.
Can Circad redesign an obsolete embedded product?
Yes. We can replace obsolete components or platforms and use the redesign to improve performance, connectivity or manufacturability.
Can you support compliance and manufacture?
Circad can help prepare a product for compliance testing and provide PCB assembly, programming, inspection, testing and ongoing manufacture.
Whether you are developing a new connected product, improving a prototype or redesigning an existing system, Circad can help you create a reliable and production-ready solution.
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