Whether finding
new design approaches to existing products, refreshing an existing
design or reverse engineering an existing innovation, PTON SYSTEMS,
LLC takes an approach to embedded software and product design that
will save the manufacturer time and money.
new product design
New
products are designed using the most cost effective and appropriate
technology. The working environment of the device or components are
researched, components and systems surveyed, incorporating off-
the-shelf technology for cost effectiveness, when appropriate.
Several options are provided, representing tradeoffs between cost
and time to market. Customers are kept up to date, so that
revisions/feature enhancement may be incorporated before "for
production" units are built.
refreshed approach
As
products and their components become obsolete, their continued
manufacture becomes a challenge and the manufacturer is painted into
a corner by the marketplace. At PTON SYSTEMS, LLC we find new, often
simpler, less costly solutions using current technology. We take the
manufacturer¹s capabilities and needs into account, enabling them to
more effectively continue or resume production.
reverse engineering
When a
manufacturer wishes to emulate an existing product, PTON SYSTEMS,
LLC can reverse engineer the product no matter how challenging tthe
technology. We use a "clean room" approach to avoid copyright
infringement and other issues.
feature enhancement
Occasionally a manufacturer may wish to upgrade or expand
upon existing products or components. Our expertise in current
technology allows us to present the optimum design choices to our
customers. This approach will save you time and money when you
expand the range of your products to fit the changing marketplace.
disaster rescue
Our
innovative solutions can get stalled projects back on track. This
helps to avoid budget disasters and lost sales due to being late to
market.
• new product designs
• refreshed approaches
• clean room analysis
• disaster rescue |
PTON SUCCESSES
Drive Zone:
ultrasonic automotive collision avoidance system.
Smart
Batteries: displays minutes of use left/time needed to fully
charge.
Battery Charger
(military): detects type of battery and charges
appropriately.
Consumer Survey
Device: weighs used diapers, questions parents, transmits data
via phone line to company.
Powder Feed Rate
Meter: redesigned product to reduce cost and eliminate obsolete
components.
Powder Feeder:
weight loss controlled pneumatic powder feeder (also redesigned 10
years later).
Thermo Spray
Controller: controls plasma combustion gas, maximizes hardware
life.
Vision System
Garage Door Opener: user interface constructed with
off-the-shelf board, camera activated open/close system.
Bottle Top Torque
Meter: checks that machinery is properly sealing lids.
Vision System:
incorporates off-the-shelf vision system into flame spray system,
optimizing technician monitoring.
Robotics: Various
applications. DC servo-based metal or granite air bearing slides.
Used in manufacturing computer parts. One use: inspecting
Declaration of Independence for print
erosion. |