Research & Development

Custom research, design and development of process automation solutions for the physical world

Sensors, switches, actuators… physical world devices connected via the Internet – that’s the Internet of Things.

The Internet of Things brings new opportunities to automate business processes, but is opaque and impenetrable to the business leader.

That’s where we can help.

We have a multidisciplinary approach to creating innovative solutions to real-world business problems.

We break each problem down into challenges, solving each challenge with the most appropriate technologies.

We combine knowledge with research and development to build proofs of concept and prototypes.

We apply agile project management techniques to keep you in control of costs and milestones.

You start with an idea. That idea sparks questions...

  • Can we?

    We help you explore the world of the possible.

  • Should we?

    We help you deliver value from the investment.

  • How?

    We steer you through the technology maze.

  • Cost?

    We help you keep control of costs.

A typical IoT R&D project comprises several elements:

  • Firmware

    Robust firmware design & engineering to ensure security, reliability & power economy.

  • Cloud

    Cloud-based API & portal engineering implementing bank-level security & infinite scalability.

  • Electronics

    Best-of-breed low-cost microcontrollers and inexpensive sensors expertly combined.

  • 3D Printing

    We design mounts & casings, rapidly prototyped to withstand the real world.

Our case studies

To better understand what JFDI can do with even the sketchiest of IoT requirements, read one of our case studies. You’ll learn about the R&D process and how we can turn a simple question of possibility into a whole world of new opportunities.

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    Investment research portal

    CVC Capital Partners is one of the world’s leading private equity and investment advisory firms. Founded in 1981, the CVC Group today employs over 400 people in 21 countries throughout Europe, Asia and the US.

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    Branded intranet

    Caburn Hope is a group of intelligent and performance-driven communication experts based in Lewes. Their employee communication campaigns drive the success of various companies both locally and globally.

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    Document management system

    Countryside Properties is a listed UK home builder company. It was established in 1958 and floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2016. Countryside has an annual revenue of over £600 million.