If you read part one of our blog, Breaking Down Our Embedded FM Podcast Interview, get caught up on the conversation full of engineering banter here! You can catch the… Read More
BREAKING DOWN OUR EMBEDDED FM PODCAST INTERVIEW – PART 1
It was an honor to be featured on the Embedded FM Podcast with hosts Elecia White and Christopher White. As a fan of podcasts with a passion for engineering, this seemed like… Read More
BEST PRACTICES: MEDICAL DEVICE SOFTWARE DEVELOPED UNDER IEC 62304
When developing software for use in the medical device industry, best practices must be followed to ensure regulatory requirements are being consistently met. As we dive into software development in… Read More
WHAT ARE THE DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE?
Products have evolved to their current form by repeatedly adding ever more flexible and intelligent modifications. From skilled craftsmen to mass production, to electronics, to software and firmware, each step… Read More
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROCESSES: CODE RELEASE AUTOMATION
In terms of products a company creates, digital applications are unique. Unlike physical products, computer code can change with the end user being none the wiser. Whether software or firmware,… Read More
BABIES WITH WINGS RACE TO THE MECHATRONICS CONTEST FINISH LINE
When it was announced there would be a Halloween mechatronics challenge at the end of last year where the voting would entail social media- there was only one clear way to win: include… Read More
3 TIPS FOR LEADING A TECHNICAL TEAM WITHOUT MICROMANAGING
In Q1 2019 I had the privilege of leading a group of ten firmware, software and system engineers doing a grounds-up redesign of the machine control firmware and software control… Read More
SPIDERMECH: HALLOWEEN MECHATRONICS COMPETITION WINNER
This past Halloween, Simplexity employees were given the opportunity to showcase their engineering expertise in the form of a friendly competition. The task was clear: “Design and build a Halloween-themed… Read More
KLAT: A DESIGN PHILOSOPHY FOR FIRMWARE DEVELOPMENT
As a firmware engineer, I’ve seen several themes repeat themselves over the years with regards to design philosophy. I’ve distilled these themes down into a few simple principles that have… Read More
AWS AND IOT EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
Last Fall, I got the opportunity to take a short trip down to San Francisco and attend the free AWS (Amazon Web Services) IoT Builders Day workshop. This event was… Read More