IoT Design and Engineering: Your Partner for Custom Solutions

At Grid Connect, we specialize in embedded system engineering and complete hardware and software integration—all under one roof. Whether you're launching your first IoT device or refining an existing product, we work as an extension of your team, guiding you through every phase of the IoT product development process. Our collaborative, end-to-end approach helps you move from idea to deployment with confidence, clarity, and speed.

Phase 1: Concept & Planning

Phase 1: Concept & Planning

Every successful IoT initiative starts with sharp alignment between your team, your goals, and your technical requirements. In this phase, we collaborate closely to define scope, establish milestones, and de-risk the path ahead. We also assess regulatory and compliance implications early, laying the foundation for a streamlined IoT design and engineering process.

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Phase 1: Concept & Planning

Requirements & Scope

Phase 1: Concept & Planning

Financial & Legal Analysis

Phase 1: Concept & Planning

Design Quality Plan

Phase 1: Concept & Planning

System Architecture Design

Phase 1: Concept & Planning

Risk Assessment

Phase 1: Concept & Planning

Plan & Milestones

Phase 2: Design & Development

Phase 2: Design & Development

With a clear plan in place, we move into iterative design and development. Our team builds early prototypes and validates functionality through testing and customer feedback. We integrate hardware and develop custom firmware tailored to your needs, while staying flexible enough to adapt to design feedback without derailing your timeline.

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Phase 2: Design & Development

Preliminary Design

Phase 2: Design & Development

Prototype Development

Phase 2: Design & Development

Firmware Development

Phase 2: Design & Development

Initial Testing

Phase 2: Design & Development

Customer Feedback

Phase 2: Design & Development

Feature Optimization

Phase 3: Testing & Production

Phase 3: Testing & Production

As your design matures, we finalize engineering and prepare for production. Using pre-certified modules and proven components when possible, we accelerate timelines while ensuring rock-solid performance. We manage everything from certification to test fixtures, pilot runs, and hardware-software integration all with manufacturability and scalability in mind.

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Phase 3: Testing & Production

Final Design

Phase 3: Testing & Production

Cloud & App Integration

Phase 3: Testing & Production

Enclosure Design

Phase 3: Testing & Production

Certification and Compliance

Phase 3: Testing & Production

Test Fixtures

Phase 3: Testing & Production

Pilot Production

Phase 4: Support and Lifecycle Management

Phase 4: Support and Lifecycle Management

Our commitment doesn’t end once the IoT product is deployed. From firmware updates and security patches to customer support integration and feature enhancements, we help you keep your product reliable, secure, and competitive throughout its lifecycle.

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Phase 4: Support and Lifecycle Management

Support Setup

Phase 4: Support and Lifecycle Management

Firmware & Software Maintenance

Phase 4: Support and Lifecycle Management

Lifecycle Management

Phase 4: Support and Lifecycle Management

Regulatory Compliance

Phase 4: Support and Lifecycle Management

Enhancements

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Grid Connect combines deep expertise in embedded system engineering, proven processes, and a flexible team structure to deliver smarter, faster, and more reliable IoT product development. Whether you're a startup founder bringing a new idea to life or an enterprise team scaling an ecosystem of connected products, we're ready to help. Download our eBook to learn more about what we can accomplish together. 

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