metronome
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Metronome Technology are an energy intelligence company aimed squarely at paving the way for a renewable future. We're building a shared platform for managing on-demand flexibility at scale.
Their best-in-class, connected hardware provides control and peace-of-mind on-site, while generating revenue and decarbonising the grid.
To create their best-in-class Metronome approached Ardencraft Technology to turn their prototype hardware module into a mass-producible product. We gathered the requirements, established a product specification then mapped out the work that needed to be carried out so Metronome could get their dream hardware product out there at a reasonable price.
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The project included:
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Engineering design review of their existing Energy Monitoring System prototype
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Re-designed their PCB to include more cost-efficient Integrating Circuits (ICs) and Transformers
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Sourced several final-assembly factories in China that were appropriate to mass-produce the product
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Sourced all PCB components and plastic moulding parts within China
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Created a full Quality Control strategy that can be adopted by the factory through regular training sessions and on-site Quality Control inspections
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Thoroughly validated the product using best practices through Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), Design Validation Testing (DVT) and Production Validation Testing (PVT)
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Carried out CE & ROHS Certification on the product - ensuring it is safe to use for high voltages applications and LTE/4G applications