Design and development by invilab
We work on problem definition, proof of concept, mechanical and electronic design, software, integration, and evaluation. Responsibilities and deliverables are agreed for each project.
ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
What we can develop
From electronics and the firmware that runs a device to the applications and cloud systems that use its data. Explore six engineering areas, the challenges we can work on, and our role in development.
Discuss an engineering challenge01 / ELECTRONICS & PCB DESIGN
Electronics & PCB Design
Sensor, power, communication, and control circuits designed around enclosure constraints and power budgets, then integrated into a PCB design.
- Circuit and PCB design
- Component selection
- Miniaturization and low-power design
- LED and power control
A challenge we can work on
Fit the required functions and a battery into a compact enclosure.
Our development scope
- Define functional, dimensional, and power requirements, then select components
- Design sensor, power, communication, and control circuits and PCBs
- Refine circuits and control through prototype evaluation and coordinate manufacturing preparation
Scope and development stage
We handle circuit and PCB design and evaluation, coordinating production preparation with partner factories or the client’s chosen manufacturer. Client specifications and technical details are published only within the approved disclosure scope.
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02 / EMBEDDED SYSTEMS & CONNECTIVITY
Embedded Systems & Connectivity
Firmware and communication that connect sensors and actuators with device control, status monitoring, and field operation.
- Embedded firmware
- Sensor and actuator control
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE
- Device status monitoring
A challenge we can work on
Control a prototype wirelessly and check its status in the field.
Our development scope
- Implement sensor acquisition and actuator control
- Design Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or LTE connectivity around the use case
- Implement status monitoring, behavior on disconnection, and logging
Scope and development stage
Device control and connectivity development are distinct from our RFR research and PoCs. We define the development scope around the target equipment, network environment, and required field behavior.
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03 / SENSING & MEASUREMENT
Sensing & Measurement
Spectroscopy and environmental sensing integrated into measurement systems, alongside foundational validation and use-case PoC planning for 60 GHz millimeter-wave sensing.
- Spectroscopy and optical measurement
- Environmental sensing
- 60 GHz millimeter-wave research
- PoC and evaluation planning
A challenge we can work on
Find out which measurement method can capture the physical state of interest.
Our development scope
- Define the target and operating conditions, then plan sensing methods and evaluation
- Develop measurement, communication, and app integration for spectrometers and environmental sensors
- Design 60 GHz use-case PoCs and test applicability against reference measurements
Scope and development stage
Client development support for spectroscopy is separate from our proprietary 60 GHz research. Millimeter-wave work is at the research stage; performance figures and use-case results are published only after validation.
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04 / MECHANICAL DESIGN & PROTOTYPING
Mechanical Design & Prototyping
Mechanics, enclosures, and thermal design developed alongside electronics, with prototypes evaluated against field requirements and manufacturing constraints.
- Mechanical and enclosure design
- Thermal design
- 3D printing and CNC prototyping
- Manufacturing coordination
A challenge we can work on
Turn circuits and components into a prototype that can be tested in use.
Our development scope
- Design mechanics and enclosures around component placement, dimensions, and heat dissipation
- Build and evaluate prototypes using 3D printing and CNC machining
- Integrate mechanics and electronics, refining the design for manufacturing and maintenance
Scope and development stage
Our role centers on design, integration, and evaluation. Machining and manufacturing are coordinated with partners or the client’s chosen factory as needed; we do not claim to perform all fabrication in-house.
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05 / APPLICATIONS & CLOUD
Applications & Cloud
Web and mobile interfaces, device control, data storage and visualization, and API and cloud integration designed around the people who use them.
- Web and mobile apps
- Audio and interactive interfaces
- Device control and management
- API and cloud integration
- Data storage and visualization
A challenge we can work on
Turn information and device controls into an application people can use with ease.
Our development scope
- Develop web and mobile applications with interfaces for device control, audio, captions, or voting, as the use case requires
- Connect devices with APIs and cloud systems for data storage and visualization
- Plan field operation and post-delivery updates
Scope and development stage
We define responsibility across devices, applications, existing systems, and post-delivery updates. Published case studies identify the respective contributions of invilab and its collaborators.
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06 / EVALUATION & FAILURE ANALYSIS
Evaluation & Failure Analysis
Evaluation planning and logging to support debugging. Our RFR research aligns different log sources to reconstruct events before and after a failure.
- PoC and evaluation planning
- Log collection
- Timeline alignment
- RFR and failure reconstruction
A challenge we can work on
Understand what happened during a device or connectivity failure and return to the next test.
Our development scope
- Define hypotheses and evaluation criteria, then design and collect the required logs
- Align logs with different formats and clocks on a shared timeline in an RFR PoC
- Separate observations, uncertainty, and missing evidence to define the next capture or check
Scope and development stage
RFR is in joint validation and the PoC stage. It does not automatically determine a root cause from logs; unobservable areas are explicitly identified as missing evidence.
Related work and initiatives
Design and validation, with manufacturing collaboration.
Fabrication and production with partners
Prototype machining, PCB fabrication and assembly, and production preparation can involve partners or client-selected manufacturers. We do not claim to perform every manufacturing step in-house.
Research-stage technologies
60 GHz physical sensing is in foundational validation and use-case PoC planning; RFR is in collaborative validation and PoC. Application suitability and performance are evaluated in stages; unverified outcomes are not guaranteed.
General engineering experience is distinct from client-owned technology and specifications. Client names, images, specifications, and technical details are shared only within approved disclosure limits.
Bring us a challenge that crosses disciplines.
From a focused technical question to a product integrating mechanics, electronics, and software, invilab garage supports work from early concepts and proof of concept through field deployment.
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