End-to-End Hardware Engineering & Embedded Systems Architecture
2160 Consulting develops core electrical, mechanical, and firmware architectures for emerging tech businesses, taking complex hardware from initial concept and PCB layout through prototype validation and manufacturing hand-off.
10+ Startups & Businesses
Proven track record partnering with early-stage companies to build core hardware tech and accelerate time-to-market.
Dedicated Engineering Execution
Expert technical team delivering critical hardware decisions to accelerate product fit and market readiness.
Hardware Product Delivery
Full product development pipeline from initial system concept to small-to-medium production builds.
Advancing Time-to-Market
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Electrical & Control Systems Design
• System Architecture & Schematics: Circuit design, schematic capture, and system road-mapping
• Power & Control Systems: Industrial, commercial, and board-level power design alongside industrial automation controls
• PCB Layout & Wiring: Custom printed circuit board layout, wiring design, and component selection
Mechanical Design & Prototyping
• Mechanical Architecture: 3D CAD modeling, mechanical component design, and structural analysis
• Physical Assembly: Small- to medium-system builds and proof-of-concept prototype assembly
• Design Analysis: Failure mode analysis and integration testing
Embedded Software & Full-Stack Testing
• Firmware Development: Board-level firmware development, embedded software, and testing.
• Front-End & Proof-of-Concept: Basic full-stack implementation and interface testing
• Verification & Validation: Complete V&V road-mapping, test execution, and system analysis
Manufacturing & Production Interface
• Design for Manufacture (DFM): Cost reduction analysis, low-cost product assessment, and manufacturing optimization
• Production Documentation: Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and product structure development
• Compliance & Partner Hand-Off: Third-party compliance and safety interfacing, contract manufacturing coordination, and smooth engineering team hand-off
Senior Engineering
2160 Consulting brings together senior engineers and technicians with real-world industry practice to guide key architecture decisions and execute end-to-end hardware development.
Senior Industry Practice
Our engineering team brings hands-on experience from full-time active roles across commercial, industrial, and embedded tech sectors.
Cross Architecture
Unified expertise spanning electrical power systems, mechanical CAD design, PCB layout, and board-level firmware.
Technical Leadership
Work directly with senior engineers who oversee key system architecture, component selection, DFM assessment, and manufacturing hand-off.
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Engineering Core Technology for Emerging Businesses
We work directly with new ventures to develop critical hardware architecture, optimize product-market fit, and advance time-to-market.
2160 Consulting LLC
Pittsburgh PA[email protected]