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mechanical engineering electrical engineering firmware engineering software engineering systems engineering project management manufacturing engineering quality engineering prototyping new product introduction services full system product development product simplification and cost reduction product feasibility assessments product development research product requirements and architecture explorations prototype development and optimization integrated engineering services product quality management design for manufacturing dfm design for high volume manufacturing expertise mechatronics haptics design embedded firmware solutions printer development test tool development cost reduction and simplification power management gear design and analysis fluidics and microfluidics management internet of things iot design for harsh environments resources product development process hardware self assessment quiz quality and regulatory iso certification engineering and npi templates blog videos webinars podcasts news events publications contact us search icon x search systems engineering modern smart devices whether consumer medical or industrial are complex systems that encompass diverse technologies these devices typically require a combination of precision mechanics electronics microprocessors and algorithms each of these pieces requires a depth of expertise for delivery while many companies have someone that attempts to fulfill the role of a systems engineer in addition to their duties as a senior engineer in another discipline simplexity employs dedicated systems engineering experts with deep experience in motion controls and automation simplexity s systems level engineering process includes requirements gathering and analysis device features and performance cost targets safety and user interactions all must be considered at the system level analysis of the system requirements then informs project phasing and team discipline involvement system architecture from mechanics actuators sensors electronics microprocessors communication protocols and algorithms the high level architecture requires attention early in the product design cycle combined simplexity s systems engineering team has over 10 decades of design experience delivering complex electromechanical systems to a variety of industries cross disciplinary system optimization interactions between system parameters are often complex and non intuitive the cost associated with optimization with hardware prototypes can be significant and likely far from the true optimal design in depth motion control and simulation expertise allows the systems engineering team to optimize cost performance tradeoffs using our custom analysis tools making informed decisions about component selection and configuration in a very efficient manner we re routinely able to reduce customers bill of materials bom cost of the motion system considerably product test and verification simplexity s systems engineering works with quality engineering to outline testing strategies for both subsystems and components as well as the entire system including pre test on functional prototypes to ensure that the product meets requirements systems engineering approach a core aspect of simplexity s product development process is to brainstorm from a systems perspective while modern smart products are built from components made of materials such as plastic metal and composites they are much more than the sum of their parts by focusing on critical features of the design that cut across the traditional disciplinary lines our systems engineering experts catch the issues that tend to fall through the cracks with engineering teams organized in the traditional manner time and time again an experienced systems engineer can achieve performance and cost optimizations that other teams simply cannot match in fact clients have repeatedly come to us to fix faulty designs that traditionally organized engineering firms have created it is th is careful and successful integration of mechatronics combined mechanics electronics software and algorithms brought together by a multi disciplinary engineering team that brings a product to life at simplexity the systems engineering team ties together the pieces from various technologies into a holistic p roduct case study aivot case study bowflex selecttech 560 case study bio1 systems case study new matter 3d printer simplex ity s mechatronic system engineering expertise i ncludes mechatronic system architecture from actuators sensors to processors communication protocols and power supplies the high level mechatronic architecture requires attention early in the product design cycle cross discipline specification frequently high level product specifications tie together sub specs across disciplines and physical domains systems engineering identifies and optimizes the design with an understanding of how the multitude of specifications fits together to deliver the desired performance dynamic simulation experimental evaluation of system components can be time cost prohibitive simulation via lumped parameter closed form methods or numerical discrete time techniques can help streamline the effort by trimming the design space without the cost or lead times associated with procuring test hardware motion control system optimization interactions between control system parameters are often complex and non linear the cost associated with optimization can be significant in depth commercial motion control expertise allows the systems engineering team to optimize along the cost performance tradeoff with the best components to deliver the performance your system needs at the minimum possible cost especially in high volume embedded control algorithms experience designing and delivering feedback control systems across a variety of industrial applications including medical industrial and consumer products system characterization controller design state estimation kalman filtering and digital signal processing dsp are examples of simplexity s algorithmic toolbox data analysis and machine learning experience processing and analyzing simulated or experimental datasets with statistical and machine learning techniques primarily using python rapid prototyping of automatic control systems proof of concept demonstrations offer near term viability simplexity s s ystems e ngineering team can design a works like system using cots hardware and flexible electronics processors to evaluate a given system architecture and in the early phases of the product design simplexity s engineering experience simplexity s engineering team is made up of engineers with advanced degrees from top universities in fields such as digital signal processing and feedback control systems our expertise also includes practical knowledge based on years of product development experience this mix of knowledge and experience allows us to solve the most difficult problems for our customers which is why product companies and engineering service providers have sought out simplexity we look forward to bringing the power of a systems engineering approach to your product simplexity has a highly motivated technically resourceful staff for a complete project or for augmentation of an existing program they are a go to team in a crunch taylor reid director instrumentation agilent technologies quick links mechanical engineering electrical engineering firmware engineering software engineering systems engineering project management manufacturing engineering quality engineering prototyping npi would you like to discuss your project contact us offices san diego california portland oregon area seattle washington contact us connect careers at simplexity employment verification join our mailing list privacy policy simplexity product development copyright 2026 all rights reserved are you developing a hardware product take our free self assessment quiz production design engineering manufacturing design guidance and ongoing engineering support ongoing quality metrics monitoring optimization the simplexity team can be as involved in the production phase as requested by our clients for clients with internal manufacturing or established relationships with contract manufacturers our engineers are available to ensure quality is maintained and provide ongoing engineering support as needed simplexity has a dedicated new product introduction npi team that can guide the transition from design into production the npi team presents multiple options for manufacturing to the client allowing clients to choose the solution that best suits their needs this can involve simplexity performing initial builds in house prior to full handoff to a contract manufacturer or building the product via established relationships with contract manufacturing partners either domestically or overseas early in the process typical deliverables manufacturing guidance and ongoing engineering support ongoing quality metrics monitoring and optimization phase 3 design verification and design transfer design engineering software design complete hardware pre production units for design verification test design verification test npi mfg readiness cm schedule and budget unit build tracking quality quality metrics verification process process validation support this phase occurs once the detailed design is complete and prototypes are built with manufacturing representative quality and detail more extensive formal testing is performed such as life reliability safety environmental drop and vibration the design team works closely with the manufacturing team to enable a smooth transfer often with simplexity engineers traveling to the contract manufacturer sites to ensure product quality the design is transferred to the client based upon specific needs most often after all tests are complete and the design is verified typical deliverables pre production units formal verification test reports design transfer package including design history file dhf if needed for fda submittal process validation support unit build tracking contract manufacturing schedule and budget quality metrics verification gate definition design verification complete phase 2c detailed design prototype 2 design engineering software full feature implementation hardware prototype 2 units with production representative materials and processes test engineering confidence test integration test npi mfg readiness cm onboarding design transfer prep quality build quality plan 2c prototype 2 design build and test phase 2c iterates on the learnings of phase 2b and involves a refined prototype build of a fully integrated system some projects also benefit from additional iterations of the product based on prior learnings through additional phases 2d 2e etc which are not represented in this graphic all requirements are intended to be tested and at the end of phase 2 there will be confidence that the units will pass verification in phase 3 the bill of materials is further refined and the team updates estimates for the per unit cost of the product by receiving pricing from vendors and suppliers typical deliverables updated prototypes software and or firmware binaries and source code updated schematics and layout updated 3d cad files and 2d drawings verification test plans and reports updated bill of materials bom and cost of goods sold cogs build quality plan development design transfer preparation contract manufacturer onboarding gate definition engineering confidence test reviews integration tests phase 2b detailed design design engineering software core functionality implementation hardware prototype 1 units with rapid prototyped components test engineering confidence test unit test npi mfg readiness project build plan cm selection quality critical manufacturing process identification 2b prototype 1 design build and test the detailed design phase usually has multiple iterative sub phases as the design progresses and representative prototypes are built phases 2b and 2c are typically the largest efforts in the product development process where the specific implementation for all disciplines occurs mechanical industrial design electrical firmware systems software manufacturing and quality simplexity typically engages with production component suppliers and contract manufacturing groups early in this phase to provide additional manufacturing input on the design if the product has stringent testing or certification requirements pre screens are performed in this phase prior to formal regulatory agency testing typical deliverables prototypes 3d printed or other rapid prototypes electrical pcas and or preliminary code software and hardware design documentation initial product firmware or software binaries and source code electrical schematics and layout 3d cad files design failure mode and effect analysis test plans and reports project build plan from prototype to pre production initial bill of materials bom and cost of goods sold cogs manufacturing process identification contract manufacturer cm selection gate definition engineering confidence test reviews phase 0 exploration exploration research concept work architecture explorations feasibility study phase 0 is an optional phase for projects where the technical feasibility of the idea has not yet been fully proven it can consist of research concept work exploring initial architecture performing feasibility studies and basic prototyping and testing typical deliverables exploration report gate definition client approval on feasibility of idea phase 1 requirements planing design engineering project plan requirements id ux concepts risk analysis manufacturing strategy identification the business and user requirements are converted into engineering requirements for the product the project planning activity is based on the schedule budget risk and initial product requirements this process is best done as a collaborative team effort with the client who has the deepest understanding of the market needs and user requirements typical deliverables product requirements document project development plan including plans for software firmware electrical quality systems and mechanical risk analysis industrial design id and user interface ui concepts gate definition product requirements document complete client approval of project development plan phase 2 detailed design design engineering software architecture design block sequence and state diagrams hardware major component definition proof of concept subsystems build test characterization and qualification of high risk subsystems components npi quality design for manufacturing tradeoffs evaluation 2a architecture and technology feasability the detailed design phase starts with defining options for the product architecture with the goal of having the greatest chance of successfully meeting product requirements while best mitigating risk engineering activities in this phase include presen...