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Solutions

Design & Engineering Services

Experts in the design of high-end medical, industrial, manufacturing, and consumer products, Impact Electronic Solutions is committed to the highest level of precision and dedication. Our diverse, permanent staff can design intricate electronics, embedded firmware to help your electronics operate, and high-end custom software to automate both your data and your business. Depending on your specific needs, we can support your existing team or partner with you as your electronics and software group.

Comprehensive Application Solutions

Our engineers have been designing complicated electronics and software-based devices for nearly three decades, allowing seamless integration across both disciplines. From challenging analog electronic designs to cloud-based data access and reporting, we will provide outstanding solutions appropriate for your application.

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Impact ES has designed devices that are compliant with the following standards:

  • IEC 60601 Suite both General and Particular

  • IEC 62304 Medical Device Software

  • ISO 14971 Medical Device Risk Management

  • IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Devices

  • IEC 62368-1 Safety requirements for Audio/Video, Information, and Communication Devices

Our Services

  • Compliance: FDA/CE/UL/EMC/Safety

  • COTS-Based Systems

  • Custom Embedded Systems

  • Design Review: “Constructive Challenge”

  • Functional Test Fixture Development

  • High-Speed Digital Devices

  • High-Voltage/High-Current Systems

  • Medical Devices

  • Mobile Applications

  • RF Design

  • Sensitive Analog Signal Acquisition

  • Software Applications

  • Technical Project Management

  • Usability Design and Testing

  • Web and Cloud Applications

Certifications

ISO 13485

Quality Management System for contracted design, development, and verification of medical device software and electronic

Case Studies

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Digital Backplane Evaluation

ChallengeThe existing backplane design had not previously utilized its serial channels at high speed. The client...

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Durfee Hardware Website

ChallengeThe client needed a unique and easily manageable website that could be locally hosted. In addition to online...

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Emergency Phone & Alert System

ChallengeThe client needed to modernize its emergency phone product line to remain competitive and meet increasing...

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Fire Department Lock Box

ChallengeWhile the client solved the problem of emergency building access by mounting lock boxes outside...

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Industrial FPGA Device

ChallengeThe client needed to streamline industrial equipment testing by equipping technicians with a device capable...

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Athletic Ability

By Dave Durfee, Chief Scientist ChallengeThe company had a new concept for testing students’ athletic abilities and...

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Insulin Infusion System

ChallengeInsulet’s vision was to create the first insulin delivery system that completely concealed the pump from...

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Liberty Carving Website

ChallengeThe client needed a complete visual and functional website upgrade without disrupting their web presence...

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Mobile HDTV Satellite System

ChallengeThe existing system could acquire standard DirecTV programming from a single satellite. However, High...

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Multi-Channel Electrometer

ChallengeThe system needed to operate in a highly challenging environment. The sensor portion was required to...

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Photo Booth

ChallengeThe client needed enhanced functionality added to its photo booth systems—including video recording,...

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PocketCPR

ChallengeThe company needed a new product that could measure the depth of chest compressions to provide real-time...

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PocketCPR iPhone App

ChallengeZOLL’s original PocketCPR device relied on embedded C code and hardware-based feedback through LEDs and...

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Power Assisted Wheelchair

ChallengeIndividuals confined to a wheelchair typically need substantial upper body strength to maneuver a standard...

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PowerZZZ App

ChallengeThe client envisioned an app that would allow users to achieve a precise nap duration (e.g., a 20-minute nap...

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Radiation Therapy Mold Cutter

ChallengeA manufacturer of medical equipment used in creating custom molds for radiation therapy filters needed...

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Rehabilitative Toys

ChallengeChildren with neurological conditions often have limited use of one or both arms, requiring innovative and...

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Remote Collection & Reporting

ChallengeThe client’s original process relied on manual data entry and shipping physical documents via FedEx,...

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Ultrasonic Surgery System

ChallengeThe client had a working prototype but lacked a compliant, production-ready software system. Key technical...

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Voice Option Module Software

ChallengeAs part of its ongoing support for this customer, Impact ES–Rhode Island provided sustaining support for...

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ATM Communications Board

ChallengeTo demonstrate the performance and value of their new ATM switch fabric IC, the client required a custom...

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Azimuth Setting Tool

ChallengeMeasuring relative azimuth (or yaw) between components in an aircraft is difficult when line-of-sight is not...

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Color Spectrometer

ChallengeThe client required a miniaturized full-spectrum measurement system that was cost-effective, had strong...

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Ion Beam Implanter

ChallengeThe strength of the ion beam in an implanter is a key variable in the doping of silicon wafers. Impact...

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Microphone Array for Voice Recognition

ChallengeThe client had acquired rights to microphone array technology originally developed at Brown University. The...

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Navigation Interface Box Software

ChallengeAs the project transitioned to a new hardware platform, the client required engineering support to extend...

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Optical Amplifier & Manager

ChallengeThe client required external electronic and firmware design services to develop a functional set of...

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Data Entry Claims Imaging

ChallengeA major Rhode Island health insurance provider had developed an application to display and manage scanned...

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Revolutionizing Productivity: Portable Test Equipment for Seamless Global Manufacturing

ChallengeThe client’s manufacturing strategy required an agile testing solution that could support their onshore...

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Xilinx Zynq and Vivado for Neural Research

By Dave Durfee, Chief Scientist ChallengeThe client, a Neural Research Center at a leading university, sought to...

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Advanced User Experience in Viscosity Measurement

ChallengeBrookfield, renowned for their excellence in mechanical design, needed a user-friendly interface upgrade...

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Dynamic LabVIEW State Machine: Simplifying Medical Device Testing with Smart, Customizable Automation

ChallengeThe complexity of the medical device’s testing requirements posed significant challenges:• The device’s...

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Electron Microscope Stage Driver

Powering Precision: Ultra-Fast, Noise-Free Control for Next-Gen Electron Microscopy ChallengeThe customer’s SEM...

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Electrothermal Energy Storage

Powering Profits and Savings: Smart Control for Energy-Efficient Heating ChallengeElectric thermal storage heating...

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Revolutionizing Medical Imaging: Flexible, Wireless Endoscope

ChallengeOur client sought to:Adapt their existing device to meet stringent medical standards.Ensure the device could...

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FPGA Controller Design for Medical and Safety Technology

ChallengeThe FPGA needed to handle a large volume of data from various input sources efficiently. It had...

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High-Speed Data Integrity with Xilinx Zynq & Vivado Toolchain

By Dave Durfee, Chief Scientist ChallengeThe client’s existing PC-based test system was unable to keep up with the...

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Mass Spectrometer Software & UI

Intuitive Software for Ultra-Low Flow Pump Control ChallengeOperating in a laboratory setting, researchers often...

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Medical-Grade Light Source for Bone Stabilization System

By Dave Durfee, Chief Scientist ChallengeThe client faced a significant challenge in finding a medical-grade light...

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Mobile Cardiac Monitor

Advancing Mobile ECG Monitoring for Enhanced Patient Care ChallengeDesigning a mobile ECG monitoring system presented...

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Revolutionizing Productivity: Portable Test Equipment for Seamless Global Manufacturing

ChallengeThe client’s manufacturing strategy required an agile testing solution that could support their onshore...

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Revolutionizing Sleep Equipment Maintenance

ChallengeOur client’s existing product was highly successful but required updates to:Comply with stringent home...

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Smart Dispenser

Modernizing Fluid Dispensing with Smart Touchscreen Technology ChallengeThe client originally contracted another...

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Transforming Napkin Dispensers into Advertising Platforms

ChallengeThe client’s goal was to:Retrofit their existing napkin dispensers with LCD screens without altering the...

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Wireless Data Transmission Solution

ChallengeThe end customer’s existing solution relied on cables, which were both time-consuming to deploy and...

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ActiveECG

By Dave Durfee, Chief Scientist ChallengeTraditional ECG devices were often large and expensive. The goal of this...

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Industrial FPGA Device

Context:To keep an industrial facility running, routine testing is performed by technicians using a specialized...

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DogWatch Hidden Fences

Context:Our client, DogWatch®, provides a full line of pet fences and training products, such as hidden fence systems...

Why Choose Impact

Scientific Approach

All product development begins with the creation of a requirements document based on your user needs and exhaustive research.

Pragmatic Design Process

Our review-based process ensures all our designs are reliable, accurate, flexible, and meet the highest quality standards.

Continuous Communication

We provide weekly status reports to help us keep projects running smoothly and help us meet and exceed your expectations.

Intuitive, User-Centric Interface

We combine robust back-end architecture with visually appealing front-end design to create an optimal user experience.

Personalized Test Plan

All of our electronics are subjected to a personalized testing process to ensure the final operation of your project fulfills the product requirements.

Strong Partnerships

In addition to delivering exceptional technical expertise, we foster strong collaborative relationships with expert design firms and manufacturing groups.

We can bring your vision to life.

Industry Expertise

We provide prototype and full-turnkey production services for a wide range of customers across multiple sectors.

About Us

Get to Know Impact ES

We are a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative electronic design and manufacturing services that consistently outperform industry standards.

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