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Agriculture IoT Device and Mobile/Web App Engineering

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • Web Application Development • Embedded Software Development • IoT Development • Product Design

Industry

Agriculture

11 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 July 2021

Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

ecoation

North Vancouver, Canada

Project Summary

VOLANSYS provided hardware and software engineering to an agriculture-technology company, adding features to its mobile (iOS and Android) and web apps while designing, testing, and validating PCBs for a new device. The vendor designed the device (computer, camera, sensors), led PCB production, handled testing and certification, and supported multiple manufacturing runs. The hardware passed certification and the updated apps were released and are in use; the client praised VOLANSYS’ project management, documentation, and communication.

Key Challenges

Build a new generation hardware and software product
Provide engineering services to develop the product and deliver it to market

Project Deliverables

Mobile application (iOS and Android)
Web application (cross-browser)
Hardware device (computer, camera, and sensors)
Printed circuit board (PCB) designs
PCB testing and certification
PCB manufacturing and validation
Engineering resources (software, hardware, and electrical engineers)

Project Solution

VOLANSYS supplied software, hardware, and electrical engineers to add features to the client’s mobile (iOS and Android) and web applications and to develop a physical hardware device containing a computer, camera, and sensors. They evolved the existing PCB design, acted as lead hardware engineers for PCB production, performed testing and certification, and managed multiple PCB manufacturing runs and validation. The engagement included hands-on engineering support across software, hardware, testing, and manufacturing.

Project Outcome

Hardware passed certification
New versions of the mobile and web apps were released and are being used by customers
Strong project management with extensive documentation and proactive communication

Platforms

Mobile
Web
IoT

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“With VOLANSYS (An ACL Digital Company)’s help, the client’s hardware passed certification, and they successfully launched the new versions of the apps. The team excelled at project management, using documentation and proactive communication. Their breadth of services and great pricing stood out.”
Matthew Cox
VP of Engineering
Date: 08/19/2022