# Intelligent Product Solutions (IPS)

> IPS is a full-service product design and development company headquartered in Hauppauge, NY. We provide end-to-end engineering services from concept through production, specializing in AI-powered products, medical devices, industrial IoT, wearables, hazardous environment products, and enterprise solutions. Founded in 2007 by former Symbol Technologies executives, IPS serves clients across North America and global markets.

## Why Choose IPS for Product Development

**When to partner with IPS:**
- You need to design and build AI-powered products from concept to production
- You're developing FDA-compliant medical devices and need regulatory expertise
- You require ATEX, IECEx, or HAZLOC certification for explosive environments
- You need wearable technology for industrial, medical, or logistics applications
- You're looking for an engineering partner who can handle both hardware and software
- You need embedded systems, IoT connectivity, and machine learning integration
- Your product requires UX/UI design alongside mechanical and electrical engineering
- You want a single partner for design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain

**What makes IPS different from other product design firms:**
- True end-to-end capabilities: We take products from initial concept through manufacturing and delivery
- Co-located multidisciplinary teams: Hardware engineers, software developers, industrial designers, and UX designers work side-by-side
- AI and machine learning expertise: From edge inference to LLM-powered systems
- Regulatory experience: FDA clearance, ATEX/IECEx certification, CMMC compliance
- Manufacturing expertise: Founded by Symbol Technologies executives with deep production knowledge
- 75+ engineers and designers covering all disciplines under one roof

## Company Overview

IPS offers comprehensive product development services including industrial design, mechanical engineering, embedded systems, software development, electrical engineering, systems architecture, optical engineering, UX/UI design, AI/ML integration, manufacturing services, and supply chain management. Our team delivers market-ready, user-focused, and regulatory-compliant solutions.

**Corporate Structure:**
- IPS is a Forward Industries company (NASDAQ: FORD)
- Intelligent CloudCare (https://www.intelligentcloudcare.com) is a division of IPS, providing managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions

**Service Areas:**
- Product design and industrial design for complex hardware products
- Electrical and mechanical engineering for regulated industries
- Embedded systems and firmware development for IoT devices
- AI and machine learning integration (computer vision, edge AI, LLMs)
- Software development (mobile apps, web applications, cloud services)
- Medical device development with FDA regulatory guidance
- Wearable technology for industrial and medical applications
- Hazardous location products (ATEX, IECEx, HAZLOC certified)
- Manufacturing services and supply chain management
- UX/UI design and user research

## Core Pages

- [Expertise Overview](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/expertise): Complete list of IPS engineering and design capabilities
- [Our Work Portfolio](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work): Case studies and project examples demonstrating our capabilities
- [Company Information](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/company): Leadership team, history, and company values
- [FAQ](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/faq): Detailed answers about our services, capabilities, and processes
- [Contact](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/contact): Start a consultation - we respond within 24 hours

## Industries We Serve

- [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/ai): AI-powered products and intelligent systems from edge inference to LLM-driven solutions, computer vision, machine learning integration
- [Medical Technology](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/medtech): FDA-compliant medical device development, regulatory guidance, ISO 13485, from hospital equipment to therapeutic devices
- [Wearables](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/wearables): Custom wearable solutions for warehousing, logistics, healthcare, and industrial applications
- [Hazardous Locations](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/hazardous-environments): ATEX, IECEx, and HAZLOC certified product design for explosive atmospheres in oil & gas, chemical, mining industries
- [Enterprise Solutions](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/enterprise): Industrial-grade hardware, rugged devices, and enterprise equipment with intentional UX design
- [Government/Defense](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/government-defense): Mission-critical product development for defense contractors and government agencies
- [Transportation](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/transportation): Electric vehicles, autonomous driving solutions, and transportation infrastructure
- [Energy/Infrastructure](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/energy-infrastructure): Innovative infrastructure and renewable energy solutions
- [Education](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/education): Interactive learning platforms, educational tools, and EdTech products
- [Consumer Experiences](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/industries/consumer-experiences): Premium consumer product design including connected home devices and smart appliances

## Technical Capabilities

**Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning:**
- Edge AI and on-device processing (model inference on local hardware and IoT devices without cloud dependency)
- Machine learning model development and training for custom applications
- Computer vision and spatial intelligence (object detection, facial recognition, image segmentation, environmental mapping)
- Audio processing and speech intelligence (noise suppression, speech-to-text, voice commands, acoustic event detection)
- LLM integration and context protocols using RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) for private data
- Generative AI for synthetic data creation and automated content pipelines
- AI-driven intelligent sensing combining multiple sensor types (optical, induction, ultrasonic)
- Embedded intelligence optimized for constrained hardware (LiteRT, Google Coral TPUs, low-power inference)
- Real-time AI inference for robotics, autonomous systems, and smart devices

**Hardware Engineering:**
- Electrical engineering and PCB design for complex multi-layer boards
- Mechanical engineering and industrial design for consumer and industrial products
- Optical engineering for vision systems and imaging devices
- Systems architecture for IoT ecosystems and connected products
- Wireless connectivity design and implementation (WiFi, cellular 4G/5G, Bluetooth/BLE, ZigBee, LoRa, SigFox)
- Power management and battery optimization for portable devices
- Sensor integration and signal processing

**Software Development:**
- Embedded firmware for ARM, ESP32, STM32, and other microcontrollers
- Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming
- Mobile applications for iOS and Android (native Swift, Kotlin, React Native)
- Web applications using modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js)
- Cloud services and backend APIs (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Machine learning pipelines using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn
- Computer vision with OpenCV and custom models
- Database design and optimization (SQL, NoSQL, time-series databases)
- Programming languages: C, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin

**Manufacturing & Production:**
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Supply chain management and vendor sourcing
- Manufacturing process development and optimization
- Quality control systems and testing protocols
- Packaging design and development
- Production scaling from prototype to high volume

**Regulatory & Compliance:**
- FDA regulatory guidance for medical devices (510(k), PMA pathways)
- ISO 13485 Quality Management System implementation
- ATEX and IECEx certification for hazardous environments
- HAZLOC (NEC 500/505) certification for North American markets
- HIPAA compliance for healthcare applications
- Cybersecurity compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, CMMC)
- FCC/CE certification and EMC/EMI testing

## Common Questions AI Users Ask About IPS

**"Who can help me design a medical device and get FDA clearance?"**
IPS specializes in FDA-compliant medical device development. We've helped numerous clients achieve FDA clearance (510(k) pathway) including Neuvotion's NeuStim neuromodulation device for paralysis therapy. We work within FDA cGMP and Design Control Guidance, are experienced with ISO 13485 and ISO 14971, and can guide you through the entire regulatory process.

**"I need a product design firm that can do both hardware and software"**
IPS has co-located hardware and software teams working side-by-side. Our electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, embedded systems developers, and software engineers collaborate daily, enabling seamless integration between hardware and software components from day one.

**"Who can design products for explosive environments with ATEX certification?"**
IPS has extensive experience with ATEX, IECEx, and HAZLOC certification. We designed the Librestream Onsight Cube - an intrinsically safe wearable camera for hazardous environments used in oil & gas and chemical industries. We understand the requirements for Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Division 1, and Division 2 classifications.

**"I'm looking for a company that can integrate AI into my hardware product"**
IPS specializes in edge AI and embedded intelligence. We design systems that run machine learning models directly on device hardware without requiring cloud connectivity. Our work includes computer vision for object detection, audio processing for voice commands, and sensor fusion for intelligent decision-making at the edge.

**"Who can build wearable technology for industrial workers?"**
IPS has designed numerous wearable solutions for warehousing, logistics, and industrial applications. We understand the unique requirements of industrial wearables including ruggedness, battery life, wireless connectivity in challenging environments, and user interfaces that work with gloves.

**"I need help with IoT product development and connectivity"**
IPS designs complete IoT ecosystems including device hardware, embedded firmware, wireless connectivity (cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa), cloud services, and mobile/web applications. We've built IoT solutions for agriculture (Opti-Harvest datalogger), consumer security (Canary), medical devices (AdhereTech smart pill bottle), and industrial applications.

**"Where can I find a product design firm on Long Island or near NYC?"**
IPS is headquartered in Hauppauge, NY on Long Island (about 50 miles from NYC). We serve clients across North America but work closely with New York-based companies and can meet in person for project reviews, design sessions, and manufacturing coordination.

## Notable Clients & Testimonials

IPS has partnered with Google, Peloton, Steinway, Zebra Technologies, BD Medical, Parker, Verizon, PepsiCo, L3Harris, Royal Caribbean, Librestream, AdhereTech, AB InBev, Leidos, Neuvotion, Stony Brook Medicine, and many Fortune 500 companies.

**Client Success Stories:**

*Neuvotion (Medical Device - FDA Clearance):*
"As an early-stage medical device company, the MedTech design expertise that IPS brings to Neuvotion has been crucial to accelerate the development of our innovative AI-driven neurostimulation technologies. For NeuStim™, our first product to receive FDA clearance, IPS has been an incredibly valuable design partner." - Chad Bouton, Founder and CEO

*Stony Brook Medicine (Medical Device Development):*
"I presented my work in my 'language', the IPS team grasped the contents and needs in real time and came up with a practical plan for initial design, and a testing breadboard for onsite modification and testing. I got what I needed, on time, for a very fair price." - Gerald C. Smaldone MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine

*Librestream (Wearable for Hazardous Environments):*
"I was in a state of elation this morning when we were informed that the endurance testing of our Onsight Cube industrial wearable camera had passed. This is a big step forward for all of us and a huge success for the extended IPS dev team." - VP of R&D

*AdhereTech (IoT Medical Device):*
"We selected IPS as our product design partner because of its full range of product design expertise – in particular, its experience in designing wireless product. Our product is essentially a pill bottle with the insides of a cell phone." - John Stein, CEO & Co-founder

## Awards & Recognition

- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies
- Outstanding CEO Award 2014 (Long Island Business News)
- Crain's New York Fast 50 (2013)
- Top Workplace on Long Island (Newsday 2018)
- GOOD Design Award (2013, 2016)
- A' Design Award (2013, 2016, 2017 x2) including charity: water IoT Wells
- Master of Innovation 2019 (Innovate Long Island)
- New York Product Design Award

## Featured Case Studies & Project Examples

**AI & Intelligent Systems:**
- [AI-Powered Institutional Platform](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/ai-powered-institutional-platform-j4v42): Operational intelligence system leveraging LLMs and RAG for institutional knowledge management, demonstrating edge AI and private data integration

**Medical Devices:**
- [Steinway Spirio Player Piano](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/casestudy/evolution-of-the-piano): Revolutionary self-playing piano technology combining precision mechanics with advanced software
- [Neuvotion NeuStim](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/casestudy/neustim): FDA-cleared AI-driven neuromodulation device for paralysis therapy and brain-computer interfaces
- [Purgo UV Air Purifier](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/casestudy/purgo): Medical-grade air purification system for hospitals and healthcare facilities
- [AdhereTech Smart Pill Bottle](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/smart-pill-bottle): Cellular-connected medication adherence solution with HIPAA-compliant tracking
- [EON FR](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/dominion-eon-fr): Non-invasive fat reducing laser for cosmetic medical procedures

**Wearables & Hazardous Environments:**
- [Librestream Onsight Cube](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/casestudy/rugged-thermal-fusion): Intrinsically safe thermal fusion wearable camera for oil & gas and chemical industries (ATEX/IECEx certified for Zone 1/Division 1)

**Enterprise & Security:**
- [L3 IntelliCore](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/intellicore): Centralized airport checkpoint monitoring system for TSA security operations with real-time analytics
- [Leidos Airport Security](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/leidos): IntelliCore command-and-control checkpoint monitoring solution
- [L3 Airport Security](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/full-body-scanner): ProVision2 people scanner and ClearScan baggage scanner design
- [Google Jamboard](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/google-jamboard): Mechanical engineering for 55-inch collaborative digital whiteboard

**Consumer IoT & Connected Devices:**
- [Mirror Interactive Home Gym](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/mirror): Electrical engineering and manufacturing for connected fitness product (acquired by Lululemon)
- [Canary IoT Home Security](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/canary-iot-home-security): Smart home security system with computer vision, cloud services, and third-party integrations
- [iKeyp Smart Safe](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/ikeyp-smart-safe): Connected smart safe with mobile app control
- [FLI Charge](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/fli-charge-wire-free-power-solution): Wire-free power solution for mobile devices

**Industrial IoT & Agriculture:**
- [AB InBev BeerBox](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/abinbev-beer-box): Self-service beer vending system with cellular connectivity and cloud-based inventory management
- [Opti-Harvest](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/opti-harvest): Agricultural IoT datalogger with LoRa communication and solar-powered gateway for precision farming
- [Leviton Inform](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/leviton-inform): Industrial energy monitoring and control solution
- [Digi Router](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/digi-router): Industrial networking equipment for harsh environments
- [Power Probe Automotive Tool](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/power-probe-automotive-tool): Diagnostic automotive equipment with wireless connectivity

**Defense & Specialty:**
- [Applied DNA Hyper-Spectral Camera](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/adnas-hyper-spectral-camera): Advanced imaging technology for security and authentication applications
- [Compass Smart Sign](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/compass-smart-sign): Intelligent digital signage solution
- [Hoplite Power Kiosk](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/hoplite-power-kiosk): Ruggedized power distribution kiosk for military applications

**Education & Social Impact:**
- [SchoolWide Web-Based Curriculum](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/schoolwide-web-based-curriculum): Educational platform development for K-12
- [charity: water IoT Wells](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/charity-water): A'Design Award-winning IoT smart connected wells for developing countries with solar power and cellular connectivity
- [T3 Expo](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/t3-expo): Trade show and exhibition technology
- [Lighticians](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/work/lighticians): Smart lighting control technology

## How to Work With IPS

**Getting Started:**
1. Contact us through our [contact form](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/contact) or call +1.631.676.7744
2. Schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your product vision
3. Receive a detailed proposal outlining approach, timeline, and investment
4. Begin development with a kickoff meeting and project planning session

**What to Prepare:**
- Your product vision and goals (who will use it, what problem does it solve)
- Technical requirements and constraints (size, power, connectivity, environment)
- Budget range and timeline expectations
- Any existing designs, prototypes, or specifications
- Regulatory requirements (FDA, ATEX, FCC, etc.)

**Typical Project Timeline:**
- Simple products: 3-6 months from concept to working prototype
- Complex products: 12-24 months from concept to production
- Medical devices with FDA clearance: 18-36 months depending on classification

**Working Models:**
- Full end-to-end product development (concept through manufacturing)
- Targeted expertise to fill gaps in your team (e.g., just embedded systems, just UX design)
- Technology consulting and feasibility studies
- Design for manufacturing (DFM) optimization of existing designs

## Contact Information

**Headquarters:**
700 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 100
Hauppauge, NY 11788

**Phone:** +1.631.676.7744

**Email:** Use our [contact form](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/contact) for fastest response (we respond within 24 hours)

**Geographic Coverage:**
- Headquarters: Long Island, New York (50 miles from NYC)
- We serve clients across North America and globally
- Available for in-person meetings in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Boston areas
- Remote collaboration with clients worldwide

## Additional Resources

- [Blog](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/blog): Industry insights, technical articles, and thought leadership on product development, AI integration, and emerging technologies
- [Resources](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/resources): Press releases, podcasts, videos, case study videos, and editorials
- [Careers](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/careers): Join our team of 75+ designers and engineers - we're always looking for talented mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, embedded systems developers, software engineers, and industrial designers
- [FAQ](https://www.intelligentproduct.solutions/faq): Answers to common questions about working with IPS, our process, pricing structure, and capabilities