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Our Process

Unsolved Problem

Collaborate and discuss requirement with client. Overview full scope, context, and constraints. Research and analyse.

INVENTION

Converge knowhow, technology and creativity to find solution. Create first design. Work with client to finalise spec.

DESIGN DETAIL

Full detailed design stage – electronic, mechanical, technological, systems …

REVIEW

Review 3D data and concepts with client. Revise and tweak.

PROTOTYPE

Release all files for prototyping. Assemble product parts. Program, test and trial.

DEVELOP

Evaluate in live environment, consider any current or future developments.

BUILD

Build quality product – in-house for small, specific batches or manage manufacturing through our expert suppliers. EMP personally test & ensure highest quality products and packaging.

Explore Our Projects

Each project we undertake is a blend of inventive thinking, technical precision, and hands-on craftsmanship. From bespoke electronics to full-scale industrial systems, our case studies reveal how we solve complex challenges with creativity — delivering solutions that are both practical and inspirational.

Bespoke Electronic Design & Manufacturing for Business Solutions

At EMP Designs, we provide bespoke electronic design and manufacturing services for businesses that require tailored hardware solutions beyond off-the-shelf products. We work with clients across a wide range of industries to design, develop, and deliver reliable electronic systems that solve specific operational, technical, or product-based challenges.


Whether you need a completely new product, a custom control system, or a modification to an existing platform, we develop electronics that are engineered around your exact requirements.


End-to-End Development

We offer a complete end-to-end service, taking projects from initial concept through to final production. This includes circuit design, PCB layout, embedded firmware development, prototyping, testing, and full-scale manufacture.


Our process typically covers:

  • Requirement analysis and technical specification

  • Circuit and PCB design

  • Embedded software development

  • Prototype development and testing

  • Design iteration and optimisation

  • Final production and assembly


By keeping the entire process in-house, we maintain full control over quality, performance, and turnaround time.


Custom Hardware Solutions

Every business has unique requirements, and we specialise in designing electronics that don’t exist as standard products. This can include compact embedded controllers, sensor systems, automation hardware, power management solutions, or integrated control units designed for specific industrial or commercial applications.


We focus on delivering systems that are:

  • Reliable and robust

  • Efficient and fit-for-purpose

  • Scalable for production where required

  • Designed for real-world operational environments


Embedded Systems & Control Electronics

A significant part of our work involves embedded systems design, where we develop intelligent electronics capable of controlling, monitoring, and responding to inputs in real time. 


These systems can be standalone or integrated into larger networks, machines, or production environments.


We commonly work with:

  • Microcontroller-based systems

  • Industrial communication protocols

  • Wireless and networked control systems

  • Sensor integration and data acquisition

  • Real-time automation and feedback control


Prototyping to Production

We support both one-off developments and full product manufacturing. For early-stage ideas, we provide rapid prototyping to validate concepts and refine performance. For established designs, we can move into repeatable manufacturing, ensuring consistency across production runs.


Our manufacturing capability includes:

  • PCB assembly and testing

  • Small to medium batch production

  • Quality control and functional testing

  • Design for manufacture (DFM) optimisation


Practical Engineering for Real-World Use

We understand that business electronics must perform reliably in real environments. Our designs take into account factors such as durability, serviceability, cost efficiency, and long-term stability.

From industrial control systems to specialist commercial devices, we build electronics that are not only technically sound but also practical to deploy and maintain.


A Collaborative Approach

We work closely with clients throughout the development process, ensuring that technical decisions align with commercial goals and operational needs. Our aim is to bridge the gap between engineering complexity and usable, dependable business solutions.


At EMP Designs, we turn complex electronic requirements into fully realised, production-ready systems that help businesses operate more efficiently, reliably, and intelligently.

RELATED PROJECTS

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Night Vision Goggles Battery Tester
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Rail Points Actuator
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HR Wallingford – Making Waves in Industrial Technology

PROCESS

Film Set Props, lighting and electronics

Behind the Scenes, On the Screen

EMP Designs supports industries where precision control, compact systems, and reliability under pressure are essential.

  • Film & TV – from lighting effects and motion control to hidden prop electronics

  • Theatre & Live Events – creating responsive, discreet control systems for stage use

  • Architectural & Art Installations – designing embedded lighting and automation

  • Product Development & R&D – prototyping and building one-offs to production scale

 

Our work has appeared in productions such as Harry Potter, Casino Royale, and Guardians of the Galaxy. 

Bespoke Electronic Design & Manufacturing for Business

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