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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 companies to build core hardware tech and accelerate time-to-market.

Dedicated Engineering

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.

Electrical & Control Systems Design

• System Architecture & Schematics: Circuit design, schematic capture, and system road-mapping• Power & Control Systems: Industrial and commercial power design; 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: Structural failure mode analysis, design verification, and complete 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 Industry Practice

Our engineering team brings hands-on experience from full-time active jobs 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

Senior engineers who oversee key system architecture, component selection, DFM assessment, and manufacturing hand-off.

PCB Design & Fabrication Integration: Custom PCB design, surface-mount layout, and physical board fabrication.

Compliance & Auditing Interface: Third-party testing coordination, safety standards, and audit preparation

Large-Scale Integration: Industrial system deployment, heavy equipment integration, and field testing

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]