Bespoke, end-to-end System Design and Integration for any application, in any industry.
Almost any modern design contains a combination of application-specific (custom) designed modules, and a series of commercial-off-the-shelf devices and modules. Combining these classes of devices and modules into a single coherent system is generally much more challenging than it typically first appears. Scientific Systems has had many years of experience in the integration of systems, especially where existing systems need to be expanded in either performance or functionality, or in staged/phased projects where future expansion is anticipated or expected, and where future expansion may require the development bespoke or application-specific devices which are not available as commercial-off-the-shelf modules.
To fully support systems integration activities, Scientific Systems retains the in-house capability to design, develop and implement almost any bespoke or custom sensors, test & measurement devices and metrology systems, actuators, interfaces, modules, software, databases and the like. These capabilities are in addition to competencies in all typical commercial, industrial, and Industry 4.0 modules and sub-systems, such as, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) design and configuration, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system design and configuration, along with a range of device/module specific configuration applications.
Scientific Systems is not a reseller of equipment or systems and so is unencumbered by internal commercial imperatives to use or prioritise any particular manufacturer's devices – Scientific Systems chooses the best available commercial-off-the-shelf devices for the project at hand with regard only to functionality, performance, suitability, and with the commercial constraints of availability, cost, etc. This typically results in systems with devices from several manufacturers, combined with application-specific (custom designed) modules and sub-systems where necessary.
Scientific Systems' ability to deliver application-specific modules and sub-systems is bolstered by our multi-disciplinary technical & commercial design and development capabilities, including:
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Electrical and Electronics design and development, including analogue, digital, RF and optical hardware design, embedded systems, bespoke sensors, test & measurement systems, and instrumentation
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Mechanical design, including machinery, jigs , thermal design, fluid power design (pneumatic and hydraulic control), and electro-mechanical systems
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Software development across a wide range of programming languages for varying applications, including control systems (SCADA , PLC, embedded and FPGA-based sub-systems), databases and inventory management & records systems, digitisation, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Graphical User Interface (GUI) design, instrumentation control, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems across both Windows and Linux/Unix platforms. In addition, Scientific Systems also employs leading Machine Learning algorithms (Artificial Intelligence, AI) in the development of enhanced application-specific sensors and systems.
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Prototype development services for designing, implementing and testing application-specific (custom) modules and sub-systems across a broad range of applications and industries
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Communications and Networking solutions, involving network architecture design, network monitoring and testing, implementation of standard network protocols, and communications protocol specification and authoring for developing proprietary and application-specific communications protocols
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Engineering analysis capabilities covering mathematical modelling and simulation (FEA, CFD, electronic circuit SPICE simulation etc.), Test Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Validation and Qualification activities, and Certification & Regulatory approval assistance
For further information regarding the System Design and Integration services offered by Scientific Systems, please contact us.
