Prototype development
for electronic products
Need a working prototype, to prove the idea is possible, show investors or test in the field? We build it from specification to a working board and firmware, usually within 2–4 months of the end of the specification stage.
Who it is for
- Companies that need a proof of concept before investing in full development
- Funded entrepreneurs who want a prototype to show investors and first users
- Anyone who already has a prototype and needs to improve it or prepare it for the next stage
How a prototype gets built
- Specification: requirements, architecture, risks and a cost estimate for each stage
- Design: circuit, component selection and PCB layout
- Manufacturing the first boards and assembling them
- Firmware and testing: code running on the board, tested on the bench
- Preparing for what comes next: component availability, remote firmware updates and production test points
What you get
- A working prototype of the hardware and the code
- All files and source code
- A clear picture of the next step toward mass production
What it costs
Pricing is per project and split into stages. The specification stage is relatively small, and at its end you get an accurate estimate for the rest of the way, before committing to full development. What it costs to develop an electronic product →
One engineer, working directly with you
The same engineer designs the board and writes the code, so there is no argument between teams about whose bug it is. At a small company you talk directly to the person doing the work, which is faster, cheaper and more personal. A product that needs dozens of engineers at once is a better fit for a large company, and we will tell you so up front.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build a prototype?
Usually 2–4 months from the end of the specification stage. The exact answer depends on the product, and you get it at the end of specification.
Do I need drawings or a specification document?
No. It is enough to know what the product should do and who it is for. We build the technical specification together.
Do you also help with the enclosure design?
Yes, through regular partners for mechanical and industrial design, coordinated by us.
Who owns the prototype?
You do. All files and source code are handed over to you.
Examples from the field
SightGuard: a home phototherapy device for dry AMD
- Challenge
- Light therapy works only when the LEDs deliver exactly the specified wavelength range and intensity, in every session and throughout the session, even when the device runs on a battery.
Multi-channel spot-welding controller
- Challenge
- Deliver pulses of up to 1500 A with precise timing, without burning parts on every pulse.
Automated cleaning for solar fields
- Challenge
- Manage cleaning units spread across an open solar field, with no communication infrastructure and no technician on site.
Tell us about your project
A free, no-obligation 30-minute intro call. We will work out together what needs to be built and the right way to build it.