IoT Production Process
From your Idea to a certified, market-ready device
We design, build and ship custom IoT hardware and firmware, entirely in-house, in Mendrisio.
One team, one timeline, no gaps between steps.
4-6
2K
0+
weeks from approved design to first delivery
devices/month in-house production
minimum batch, no high-volume lock-in
Our Process
How every project unfolds
Four phases, one team. Each step feeds directly into the next: no handoffs, no waiting on external suppliers.
Whether you need a small batch for testing or a large-scale production run, our production line adapts to meet all requirements
Opportunity analysis & real needs assessment
We start with a structured conversation, not a sales call. We map your technical constraints, your timeline, and what success actually looks like for your business. This phase exists to prevent misaligned development. You walk away with a clear solution brief, not a vague proposal.
WHAT WE DEFINE
Technical constraints · budget envelope · connectivity requirements (LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, BLE) · certification targets · production volume.
DELIVERABLE
Solution brief with proposed architecture, timeline estimate, and cost framework shared before any work begins.
Draft design: schematic, firmware, enclosure
Based on the agreed brief, our engineers produce PCB schematics, firmware architecture, and a 3D-printed enclosure prototype. You review and approve at each checkpoint before production begins.
HARDWARE
PCB schematic and layout · component sourcing · CNC or 3D-printed enclosure prototype · design-for-manufacturability review
FIRMWARE
Protocol stack selection · power management architecture · OTA update strategy · initial integration tests
Build & Test: assembly, firmware, certification prep
Our SMT line assembles the PCBs. Embedded firmware is flashed and tested. Every batch goes through climate-chamber stress tests and pre-certification verification before leaving the building.
Every device passes our in-house diagnostic suite, checking communication reliability, sensor accuracy, power efficiency, and firmware stability. In addition, HemarGroup’s production site and all processes are ISO and IPC certified.
PRODUCTION
SMD pick-and-place assembly · CNC Milling & Laser Cutting · reflow soldering · automated optical inspection · firmware flash and QA · 3D & UV Printing.
TESTING
Binder MKF 56 E4 climate chamber · RF performance · power consumption validation.
Ship & support: delivery, platform, long-term care
Certified devices ship on schedule. The same team that built the hardware maintains your firmware and cloud platform. We track field performance and proactively flag issues, before your users do.
DELIVERY
CE-marked packaging · batch documentation · logistics coordination · customs guidance for international shipments
ONGOING SUPPORT
Firmware updates via OTA · GIoT platform monitoring · hardware revision support · direct line to the engineers who built it
IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES
Everything under one roof
Rapid, Flexible Custom Production for Scalable Solutions. By managing all aspects of production in-house, we cut lead times and remain agile when changes occur. On average, we deliver in 4–6 weeks from approved design
Every device, every tool, every test-bench is unger the same roof.
PCB Design
Custom board layout and schematic, design-for-manufacturability review, and rapid fabrication iterations to minimize re-spins.
Embedded firmware
LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and BLE, optimized for power management, field reliability, and OTA updates over the device lifetime.
3D Print & CNC
Enclosures, mechanical parts, and custom tooling. Same-day prototyping lets us iterate on form factor without waiting weeks for external fabrication.
SMD assembly
Pick-and-place line for high-density PCBs, from 1-unit pilot runs to 2,000 devices/month, with automated optical inspection at every run.
Climate Testing
Binder MKF 56 E4 climate chambers for thermal cycling and humidity stress, every batch is tested before it leaves the production floor
Cloud Platform Integration
Device management, data collection, and real-time analytics integrated into your existing platform or into our GIoT cloud system.
CERTIFICATION & COMPLIANCE
Ready for regulated markets
We provide complete guidance through CE and ISO certification processes with the support of our trusted international certification partners.
BEFORE YOU REACH OUT
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Gimasi support customers from concept and prototyping through certification, manufactoring, deployment and long-term product support.
We provide a full cycle development process: PCB design, electronics engineering, embedded firmware development, cloud software, mobile applications, connectivity integration, industrialization, and manufacturing support.
Yes. We support certification processes, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity requirements, testing activities, and market access requirements. ISO/IEC 27001, CE.
Some of the companies and organizations we are partners with are:
- Swisscom
- Coop Switzerland
- Deutsche Telekom
- Hemargroup
Additionally, we reference collaborations with:
- universities and R&D institutions
- startups and SMEs
- industrial IoT players across Europe
- LoRaWAN ecosystem partners and network operators
Have an idea? Let's make it real.
Tell us about your project. We’ll respond with professionality and transparency.