Mechanical engineering is an intrinsic element within our design process and is the discipline which is pivotal in producing the desired brand look of a product, reliable functionality, ease of manufacture/assembly at a competitive manufacturing cost.

Our team keeps pace with the complexity and fast moving nature of technology today. We employ a system engineering approach, producing early design concepts and top level architecture to frame the development work. In addition to bespoke electronics design we also support redesigns for the purpose of new functionality or sourcing of alternative parts.

Our software capabilities include:
• Real-time (embedded) software development
• Companion Windows & Mobile Device application development
• Algorithm development & modelling (including Octave or Matlab)
• Multiple coding languages (C, C++, C#, Java & Python)

The concept generation phase is where we challenge the product research, explore alternatives and stretch our creativity to introduce new ideas. This formative and iterative process is where real team work comes into play.

During the design and engineering phases there are many ways we can bring product ideas to life by creating prototype models and development boards. The prototyping technology deployed depends very much on the intended purpose. For rapid turnaround PCBs we have an extensive supply chain.

At i4pd we have a huge pool of collective experience for identifying the most appropriate manufacturing & production processes suitable for our clients requirements. We have developed a network of vendors both in the UK and the Far East.

Our project management process determines the product requirements, duration, milestone timing, resourcing and consequently the budget required for each job. Through our process the team works closely with the client to establish key requirements and to identify the main design challenges.

i4pd's in-house regulatory affairs consultant can support you with generating or proofing your initial technical requirements, verification test plan, packaging and labeling. We can also help identify what laws and standards apply to consumer electronics.