Rapid Prototyping & Trial Design

We can move ideas into small, informative prototypes and trials quickly. In the lab and workshop we build simple rigs, housing and mount concepts, and early electronics or firmware as needed. The aim is not to perfect a product but to learn the key things fast: does the signal exist, is the installation practical, and what are realistic error rates? For trials, we write short procedures, define data to capture, and create compact result templates so partners can run tests consistently at different sites.

This keeps consortia moving and reduces risk before bigger spend. We also make sure every trial has success criteria agreed up-front, such as acceptable false alarm rate, maximum install time, and expected service interval.

Example applications
• First-cut wagon hatch monitoring with a basic node and installer jig.
• Short vibration test to confirm a bracket design before committing to tooling.
• Minimal guided-wave setup to check reach and sensitivity in a specific geometry.

Deliverables
• Prototypes or rigs, procedures, KPI sheets, data packs, and a brief lessons-learned report with next-step options.