Turn research ideas into working technology.
Research projects often need custom electronics, embedded systems and prototypes that don’t exist off the shelf. Denotec works with universities and research teams to turn technical concepts into working hardware, from experimental prototypes and proof-of-concepts to complete electronic systems.
Engineering support for research teams
Research teams shouldn’t have to spend months solving engineering problems that aren’t central to their research. Denotec provides specialist electronics and firmware development to help researchers move from a technical concept to a working experimental system. Whether you need a custom PCB, embedded firmware, a data acquisition system or a complete prototype, we can work alongside your research team to develop the technology you need.
Custom Electronics
Develop the hardware your research requires.
We design custom electronic systems when commercial hardware doesn’t meet the requirements of your project.
From system architecture and component selection through to schematic and PCB design, we can develop electronics around your research requirements.
Typical applications include
- Custom sensor systems
- Data acquisition hardware
- Instrumentation
- Robotics and mechatronics
- Wireless and IoT devices
- Control systems
- Experimental equipment
- Wearable technology
Embedded Firmware
Develop the software that brings your research hardware to life.
We develop firmware for microcontrollers and embedded platforms, including sensor interfaces, data collection, communications and control systems.
We can work with your existing hardware or develop the firmware alongside a new custom electronics design.
Research Prototypes
Build a working system to test your research.
A physical prototype can provide the bridge between a theoretical concept and experimental validation.
Prototypes that let your team
- Test research hypotheses
- Collect experimental data
- Validate technical concepts
- Demonstrate research outcomes
- Develop systems for laboratory testing
- Create demonstrators for publications and funding applications
Support at every stage of your research
Early-stage research
Have a technical concept but aren’t sure how to implement it? We can help translate your research requirements into an achievable electronics or embedded system.
We’ll work with your team to define the technical requirements, evaluate potential approaches and develop an initial proof of concept.
Prototype development
Ready to build the experimental system? We can design and build the electronics and firmware needed to create a functional research prototype.
The result is a working system your researchers can use for experimentation and validation.
Experimental systems
Need a reliable system for ongoing research? We can develop more robust hardware and firmware for repeated experiments, data collection and laboratory use.
We can also modify and improve existing systems as your research develops.
Work with your existing research team
Denotec can integrate into your project rather than replacing the expertise you already have.
Your researchers provide the domain knowledge and research direction. We provide the engineering expertise needed to implement the technology.
Or we can help define the technical approach from the beginning.
We can work from
- Research specifications
- Technical requirements
- Academic papers
- Existing prototypes
- Block diagrams
- Off-the-shelf development boards
- Existing electronic designs
More than just a PCB
Research projects often require more than a circuit board.
We can support the development of complete experimental systems, combining:
- Electronics
- Firmware
- Sensors
- Communications
- Data
- Physical prototype
This means you can work with one engineering partner across multiple aspects of your prototype rather than coordinating several specialist suppliers.
Medical and healthcare devices
Custom electronics and firmware for experimental medical and healthcare technologies.
Robotics
Embedded electronics, motor control, sensors and firmware for robotic research platforms.
Data acquisition
Custom hardware and firmware for capturing, processing and recording experimental data.
Wearable technology
Miniaturised electronics, sensors, wireless connectivity and embedded software for wearable research projects.
IoT and connected devices
Wireless sensor systems and connected devices for monitoring, experimentation and field research.
Experimental instrumentation
Purpose-built electronic systems for research equipment and laboratory experiments.
Work alongside your researchers
We collaborate directly with research teams and adapt to the way academic projects work.
Build what isn’t available off the shelf
When commercial hardware doesn’t meet your requirements, we can design something specifically for your research.
Practical prototyping
We build and test physical hardware rather than stopping at theoretical designs.
Clear technical documentation
We can provide the documentation your team needs to understand, use and continue developing the system.
Flexible project support
Whether you need a small piece of custom electronics or support developing an entire prototype, we can work around the requirements of your project.