Research and development

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From concept to validation

We support companies and startups in the conceptualization of their products. From the feasibility study to certification, including design to cost, prototyping, and testing, all managed by a single point of contact.

We assist our clients in developing third-party solutions and devices, offering comprehensive support through all project phases.

Every R&D project stems from a technical, industrial, or market need. Our structured approach allows for progressive and controlled development management.

1. Feasibility Study and Specification Definition

  • Analysis of technical and regulatory requirements
  • Evaluation of expected performance
  • Risk analysis
  • Definition of the technical specification

2. Integrated System Development

Coordinated design of all product components:

  • Mechanical design and structural optimization
  • Electronic design (hardware and PCB design)
  • Embedded firmware development
  • Control software development, backend and frontend
  • Mathematical modeling and simulation of dynamic systems
  • Development of advanced control algorithms (PID, Model Predictive Control, LQR)

3. Prototyping and Test Engineering

  • Creation of functional prototypes (proof of concept)
  • Rapid iterations according to fail-fast logic
  • Development of dedicated test benches
  • Functional, thermal, endurance, and firmware validation testing
  • Integration of sensors, actuators, and communication systems

4. Industrialization and Pre-series

  • Design-to-cost optimization
  • Supply chain support
  • Pre-series and final validation
  • Certification support (CE, EMC, RoHS, medical sector ISO 13485)

The goal is not just to develop a prototype but to ensure it is industrially sustainable, certifiable, and scalable.

Research & Development Services

Advanced mechatronic prototyping

Development of mechanical-electronic-software integrated devices and systems ready for testing and validation.

Modeling & Simulation

Mathematical modeling of complex systems; Multi-domain dynamic simulations; Digital twin and critical scenario simulation

Control Systems Integration

Development of SISO and MIMO control systems; State estimation and Kalman filtering; Real-time algorithms for embedded systems

Machine Learning & Data-Driven Solutions

Industrial data analysis; Predictive algorithms; Predictive maintenance; Intelligent monitoring systems

Embedded & Firmware Development

Firmware C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, PIC, NXP, etc.); Real-time systems (FreeRTOS); Industrial communications (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)

Software & Cloud Integration

Monitoring dashboard; Cloud infrastructures (AWS); API REST and MQTT/WebSocket communication; SQL databases and data modeling

Skills and Tools

The CPI-ENG R&D team consists of:

  • Mechanical engineers
  • Electronic engineers
  • Physicists and mathematicians
  • Firmware and software developers
  • Certification and quality experts

We operate with advanced tools for modeling, simulation, and software development, integrating CAD/CAE environments, MATLAB/Simulink, embedded environments, and cloud platforms, in continuity with other company Business Units.

Our multidisciplinary organization allows for true system integration, a distinctive element compared to competitors focused on single specializations.

Output

Unlike the Business Unit Engineering, which provides models, drawings, and technical reports, BU R&D's main outputs are:

  • Tested and validated functional prototype
  • Complete technical documentation
  • Test and validation reports
  • Firmware/software source code
  • Technical dossier for certification
  • Support for industrialization

Each delivery complies with customer specifications (native CAD formats, STEP, PDF, calculation reports, structured technical documentation).

Areas of Expertise

We adapt technology to the context and build solutions that integrate naturally into processes, taking into account the specific needs of each sector

Why rely on CPI-ENG

Single technical point of contact

We internally manage mechanics, electronics, firmware, and software, ensuring real integration and reducing complexities between suppliers.

Focus on industrialization

Every R&D project is born to become a product: design-to-cost, supply chain, and certification support are part of the process.

Internal prototyping and validation

We develop and test functional prototypes with dedicated test benches, accelerating iterations and time-to-market.

Multidisciplinary Knowledge Transfer

We transfer know-how between different sectors to generate innovative, reliable, and scalable solutions.