Hardtech & Engineering
From prototype to manufacturable product, we work across mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems, solving complex engineering challenges.
HardTech is Hard— We Make It Work.
Bridging the gap between innovation and execution.
We help startups develop hardware products, and established companies accelerate innovation—without costly missteps.
Tech stack expertise
Science to Engineering
We explore ways to translate emerging technologies and novel scientific concepts into functional prototypes and assess commercial viability through rigorous prototyping, research, experimental validation and hypothesis testing.
IoT & Connected Devices
Building smart hardware that collects, processes, and communicates data, enabling real-time insights, API integration, or automation.
Cloud, Data & User Interfaces
Developing cloud infrastructure, AI-powered applications, and intuitive web interfaces to enhance user interaction, remote monitoring, and automation for hardware products.
Past projects
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Fig. 01Photo Novel breath analysis instrument
This product interfaces with mass-spectrometers to enable toxicology laboratories with the ability to analyze nonvolatile species in breath.
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Fig. 02Photo Salad & bowl making robot
An automated salad & bowl assembly line that works with any ingredient.
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Fig. 03Product photo Microfluidic Breath Analyzer
The technology uses microfluidic sensors with machine learning algorithms to analyze breath.
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Fig. 04Photo Femto current amplifier for ion detection
Three linear, low-noise transconductance amplifiers with sensitivity at several femto Amps range with digital output.
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Fig. 05Photo Smartwatch for Snowsports
Control your music, activate GoPro, or walkie-talkie with friends without taking your gloves off.
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Fig. 06Patent drawing Novel Molecule Detection Device
This invention is a molecule detection technology using High-Field Asymmetric Waveform Ion Mobility Spectrometry at atmospheric pressure.
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Fig. 07Photo Precision High-voltage and mixed signal electronics
This power board supplies power up to 2KV with 0.1V control accuracy. The processor, analog, and digital circuitry are optically isolated.
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Fig. 08Photo Breath Collection Device
The BCU is used to collect breath samples from the field onto a novel cartridge. Various sensors ensure samples are standardized.
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Fig. 09Product photo Smart insoles
Comfortable insoles that measure biomechanics with precision.
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Fig. 10Render Industrial food dispensing machine
Proof of concept ingredient dispensing machine for food packing and meal prep operations. Alpha prototype validated.
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Fig. 11Photo Main Processing Board
This PCB includes processing & connectivity, power distribution, battery charger, analog and digital circuits to sense and control actuators on a portable device.
Services
Fractional CTO
Early-stage startups need strong technical leadership but don’t always require a full-time CTO. We provide hands-on, execution-focused support to solve complex problems, accelerate progress, and minimize uncertainty and costly mistakes. We help define product vision and roadmap, validate technology, align technical, IP, and business strategies, and build scalable teams—without unnecessary overhead.
Prototype & Product Development
We take technology from concept to working product—handling feasibility, prototyping, and scalable product development to bridge the gap between idea and execution.
External Innovation & Problem-Solving
Established corporations and scaling companies often struggle to dedicate internal resources to new initiatives or complex problems. We act as an external innovation and problem-solving team—researching, validating, and developing new product ideas or tackling difficult technical challenges—without disrupting existing priorities.
Designing Success
FAQ
To learn more about us and our approach please visit the Why Us page. What makes us different from a traditional product development agency?
- Tightly Integrated Experts – Small, specialized team with deep expertise in hardware, firmware, and intelligent software, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Faster, Leaner Execution – No bureaucracy, no bottlenecks—just agile development that moves at startup speed tailored to your needs.
- Strategic Decision-Making – We don’t just build; we help identify what’s worth building, balancing feasibility, customer traction, and scalability.
- Cost-Effective – Senior-level execution without agency overhead, keeping budgets focused on real product progress—avoiding the slowdowns of large, fragmented teams.
- Core Technology – Most consultancies are built to deliver against a fixed spec. They work in silos—hardware in one lane, firmware in another, and software outsourced somewhere else. That can work for mature products with well-defined requirements, but it often breaks down when you're building something new, complex, or still evolving. We’re different in five key ways:
- We engage early – helping define the problem and shape the roadmap, not just executing what's handed over.
- We work across disciplines – hardware, firmware, software, and strategy – so everything fits together from day one.
- We integrate with your team – acting as a flexible extension of your capabilities, not an external black box.
- We validate core technology and product feasibility early – using rapid, cross-functional cycles that reduce risk, validate technical and scientific assumptions, and uncover what works from both a business and customer perspective. This accelerates progress toward the right solution, not just a working one.
- We turn validation into execution – once the direction is clear, we move quickly to turn it into a working, scalable product—bridging the gap from proof-of-concept to production-ready.
The result? Fewer surprises, stronger systems, and a smoother path from prototype to real-world deployment.
We become part of early-stage teams and help build the right product, the right way. Areas we can help:
- Product vision & customer discovery to validate real market needs.
- Technology validation & prototyping to de-risk execution.
- Building core technology.
- Solving complex technical problems.
- Roadmap & architecture planning for scalable growth.
- COGS & financial analysis to align product & business strategy.
- IP strategy & patenting to protect innovation.
- Hiring, team building & unblocking engineers for faster execution.
- Access to top manufacturers & partners to accelerate development.
Early decisions shape long-term success. We help teams move faster, avoid costly mistakes, and build with confidence.
We take on a wide range of projects in hardware, firmware, and intelligent software, tailored to your specific needs. Whether you need a focused engagement or end-to-end product development, we adapt to where we bring the most value.
- End-to-End Product Development – From concept to prototype to small-batch production.
- Mechanical, Electrical, & PCB Design – Whether designing a single component or a full system, we ensure performance and manufacturability.
- Firmware & Embedded Systems – Low-level software that bridges hardware and applications.
- Technical Research & Feasibility – Investigating new technologies and de-risking complex challenges.
- System Architecture & Strategy – Defining the right technology stack for scalability and real-world deployment.
- Complex Problem-Solving – Tackling technically challenging issues that require deep expertise across multiple disciplines.
We don’t follow a rigid process—instead, we work as an extension of your team, ensuring seamless integration across disciplines and solving the right problems for your business.