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...
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Can we?
We help you explore the world of the possible.
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Should we?
We help you deliver value from the investment.
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How?
We steer you through the technology maze.
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Cost?
We help you keep control of costs.
A typical IoT R&D project comprises several elements:
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Firmware
Robust firmware design & engineering to ensure security, reliability & power economy.
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Cloud
Cloud-based API & portal engineering implementing bank-level security & infinite scalability.
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Electronics
Best-of-breed low-cost microcontrollers and inexpensive sensors expertly combined.
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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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