Case Studies

A selection of embedded hardware, firmware, and software projects from our 20+ years of engineering work — microcontroller systems, connectivity stacks, embedded Linux, instrumentation, and complete products built for clients in the USA, Europe, and India. Each project below includes a downloadable technical case study.

Microcontroller-Based Systems

Standalone embedded controllers built around 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers — for monitoring, logging, and field-deployed measurement, communicating over GSM, Ethernet, and serial links.

Transport & Logistics Vehicle Tracking & Reporting Unit

A compact in-vehicle tracking unit — custom hardware, firmware, and a desktop configuration tool — that detects route changes and automatically reports vehicle position to a transport control centre over the cellular network.

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Energy & Power Demand & Load Management Controller

A standalone controller that continuously monitors incoming power demand against a facility's contracted limit and automatically sheds and restores low-priority loads to avoid penalty charges.

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Industrial & Energy Networked Power Monitoring System

A network-connected power monitor that measures up to 20 electrical parameters, logs events to onboard memory, and provides a desktop application for remote monitoring and reporting.

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Industrial & Energy Remote Power Data Logger

A standalone power-parameter data logger that communicates over a wired link or wirelessly depending on site connectivity, with a desktop application that turns logs into ready-to-use reports.

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Research & Instrumentation High-Speed Multi-Sensor Data Acquisition System

A precision data acquisition system built for a government research institution, conditioning and digitising multiple sensor signals and streaming timestamped readings to a PC over the network.

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Connectivity Networked Embedded Controller Platform

Network connectivity added to Embin's embedded controller platform, running our own in-house, royalty-free networking stack — a reusable foundation for connected embedded products.

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Networking, Cellular & Web Connectivity

Protocol stacks and connectivity layers for embedded devices — Ethernet TCP/IP, building automation protocols, cellular, and embedded web servers, several built on our own proprietary stacks.

Building Automation Building Automation Protocol Gateway

Gateway firmware that translates between an industry-standard building automation protocol and a manufacturer's proprietary equipment protocol, letting existing equipment integrate into standard building management systems.

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Connectivity Embedded Network Connectivity Module

Full network connectivity added to an embedded system using an established networking stack, supporting a wide range of standard application-level protocols over a wired connection.

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Connectivity · USA Embedded Web Server with Secure Remote Access

An embedded web server extended with user authentication, onboard file storage, and multi-user support — giving remote, secure browser-based control of a connected mechanical system.

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GSM/GPS · USA Handheld Employee Location & Task Tracker

A purpose-built handheld device that tracks employee location and task status over the cellular network, with on-device task editing and live tracking on a familiar online map.

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GSM/GPS · Greece Connected Vehicle Radio Data Receiver

A device that captures broadcast radio data alongside GPS location and uploads it to a remote server on request over the cellular network, with our own lightweight networking stack and a desktop configuration tool.

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Embedded Linux, GUI & Industrial Control

Larger system-level builds combining a 32-bit ARM core, embedded Linux, a touchscreen GUI, and the mechanical control logic underneath — for industrial dispensing and food-processing machines.

Industrial · India Connected Paint & Tint Dispensing Controller

A complete control system for a paint and tint dispensing machine, running a touchscreen GUI for in-store customers and a parallel web interface for online orders, with internet connectivity and secure smart card transaction logging.

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Industrial · India Connected Food Processing Machine Controller

A touchscreen-driven control system for an automated food preparation machine, paired with a dedicated controller managing the mechanical assembly and a temperature-sensitive cooking stage.

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FPGA · USA Multi-Channel Precision Signal Generator

A reprogrammable digital logic controller generating multiple independent precision timing signal channels, each with high-resolution adjustment of frequency and pulse width.

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Instrumentation, Medical & Test Equipment

Precision instrumentation and medical device electronics — from internet-connected medical controllers to laser driver redesigns and PC-based instrument control software for test and measurement.

Medical · USA Connected Medical Treatment Device Controller

A medical device controller with a graphical on-device display, precise control of an electrical treatment process, remote internet-based monitoring and updates, and secure hardware-key authorisation.

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Medical · USA Standalone Portable Medical Treatment Device

A compact, standalone medical treatment device delivering precisely controlled output, with onboard self-diagnostics and secure hardware-key authorisation for its refillable components.

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Test & Measurement · USA Test Instrument Redesign & Modernization

A redesign of a precision photonic test instrument around newer, more available components — preserving original specs, adding USB connectivity, regulatory compliance, and updated PC driver software.

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Test & Measurement · USA PC Software for Remote Instrument Control

A desktop application that mirrors a precision test instrument's front panel, giving full remote control and monitoring over USB with on-screen error handling and guidance.

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Audio · USA Intelligent Audio Processing Board

A custom circuit board built around a high-performance signal processing chip for an intelligent speaker product line, including custom signal processing algorithms, filter design, and a desktop control interface.

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Manufacturing Tools · USA High-Volume Memory Device Programmer

A high-throughput programming station with a removable carrier board that programs and verifies dozens of memory devices at once, controlled entirely from a desktop application.

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Manufacturing Tools · USA Configuration File & Memory Programming Software

A two-part desktop application for creating, validating, and storing device configuration files, then programming them onto memory devices individually or in batches of up to 50.

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Displays, User Interfaces & Desktop Applications

LCD driver and interface work spanning industrial menu systems, retail handheld devices, consumer entertainment products, and 3D scanning applications.

Retail · USA Portable Barcode & Smart Card Reader for Grocery Retail

A battery-powered handheld combining a barcode scanner with a smart card reader, plus kiosk software and a companion website for retrieving stored grocery lists in-store.

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Healthcare 3D Foot Scanning System for Custom Footwear

A multi-camera scanning unit and PC application that builds a 3D model of a patient's foot, with editing tools and a direct connection to manufacturing equipment for producing custom orthopedic moulds.

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Industrial Interfaces · USA Graphical Menu Interface for Embedded Displays

Custom low-level display drivers and a desktop-style nested, drop-down menu system for a monochrome embedded display, navigated with external buttons and smooth scrolling.

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Consumer Electronics · USA Educational Display Games for Children's Devices

Complete display driver development and a set of spelling, pronunciation, and arithmetic games built for a small monochrome display on a children's handheld device.

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Consumer Electronics · USA Infotainment Platform for Children's Handheld Device

Display and sound driver development plus a complete suite of spelling, pronunciation, arithmetic, and entertainment games with custom artwork and audio, built for a children's handheld device.

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Embedded Control & Compliance Systems for Lab Instruments

Complete embedded control and reporting systems for pharmaceutical laboratory instruments — hardware backend, touchscreen GUI on Raspberry Pi 5, automated report generation, and audit-compliant electronic records for regulated environments.

Pharmaceutical Equipment Sieve Shaker Machine Controller & Analysis System

A complete embedded control and particle-size analysis system for a pharmaceutical sieve shaker — hardware backend, 7-inch touchscreen GUI, automated calculation of full particle-size distribution with gradation curve and D10/D30/D60 indicators, and full audit trail with traceable report generation.

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Pharmaceutical Equipment Dissolution Media Degasser

Embedded control system for a dissolution media preparation instrument — backend drives inline heating, vacuum degassing, and precision dispensing; touchscreen frontend with method library and vessel-presence detection; automated preparation reports with full audit trail for regulated pharmaceutical labs.

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Pharmaceutical Equipment Packaging Leak Tester

Full control and data system for a pharmaceutical packaging leak tester — backend manages the vacuum pump and monitors chamber pressure throughout the hold period; touchscreen interface with method library; automated pass/fail reporting with tamper-evident audit trail for regulated manufacturers and contract packagers.

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Pharmaceutical Equipment Tap Density Instrument

Embedded backend and touchscreen frontend for a pharmaceutical tap density instrument — drives the tapping mechanism to exact method parameters, automatically calculates bulk density, tapped density, Hausner ratio, and Carr's compressibility index, and generates traceable test reports with electronic signatures for regulated environments.

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Pharmaceutical Equipment Friability Tester

Complete control and reporting system for a pharmaceutical friability tester — backend controls the drum motor to exact revolution count and speed; Raspberry Pi 5 touchscreen frontend walks operators through the full test workflow; automatic friability percentage calculation and formatted report generation with audit-compliant electronic records for regulated manufacturers.

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