Our work

A client came to us after another firm delivered a board with electromagnetic interference issues and manufacturing defects. The original design used five separate driver boards connected by complicated custom connectors and cabling, which was very labor intensive to assemble.

We consolidated everything onto a single 6-layer PCB with TI-based motor drivers for all five axes controlling ~20W of low-inductance motors. A TI C2000 series MCU handles real-time control. USB-C provides both power and communication.

Achieved +/-0.1mm positioning accuracy. Eliminated spurious emissions and now passes both radiated and conducted emissions testing. Passed IEC 60601 medical pre-compliance on first attempt. Final design was 3x smaller and 10x cheaper than the original.

A medical device startup needed hardware for an investigational study. The device had to be small enough for neonatal skin, run for extended periods, and survive repeated sterilization.

We designed an ultra-compact board (~1" square, 1.5cm tall, 2oz) with a multi-sensor front-end including ECG and PPG. An nRF54 handles BLE connectivity. Sleep mode management and sensor-specific power controls maximize battery life.

Achieved 24-hour continuous operation and 1-year standby. Delivered a rechargeable, reusable device suitable for long-term clinical use. Used successfully in the client's pilot study.

LaCoste-Romberg gravimeters are precision instruments used in geophysical surveys to measure subtle variations in Earth's gravity. The original manufacturer went out of business, leaving critical components unavailable.

We designed a two-part system. An internal module with an ESP32 adds a 16-bit ADC with oversampling, OLED display, and expansion interface. A wired external data logger provides automatic data capture with GPS tagging, WiFi, and BLE connectivity.

Improved noise floor, reduced drift, and increased accuracy and precision over the original. Extended the life of instruments that would otherwise be scrapped. Client can now perform automated surveys with GPS-tagged data.

An ag-tech startup was developing an aeroponics system for plant research. Aeroponics grows plants by misting roots with nutrient solution instead of using soil. Off-the-shelf components could not achieve the flow stability needed for reproducible experiments.

We designed custom driver boards using a Silicon Labs BGM series MCU. Closed-loop control uses piezo feedback to maintain precise misting from a static pressure system. Environmental sensors track temperature and humidity. Bluetooth enables wireless monitoring and parameter adjustment.

Achieved 99%+ flow stability. Enabled the client to file patents and establish university research partnerships.