exa22 · Services

R&D

From concept validation to a working prototype — an iterative methodology, with the option to act as a subcontractor for a defined technical scope.

COMPLIANCE | STANDARDS

Standard / Certificate

Scope

What It Means for You

Status

CE
Compliance with EU directives for electronic products
Support with certification in our own EMC laboratory — lower risk and shorter time to market in the EU.
In-house service (EMC lab)
ISO 9001
Quality management system
Repeatable, documented R&D and production processes.
To be confirmed
IPC-A-610
Electronic assembly workmanship standard (THT/SMT)
Guaranteed soldering and assembly quality in series production.
To be confirmed
RoHS
Restriction of hazardous substances in electronics
Compliance with EU and export market requirements.
To be confirmed
ISO 14001
Environmental management system
Documented approach to the environmental impact of production.
To be confirmed
ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, RoHS, and ISO 14001 are to be confirmed before publication — at this stage the marketing team has the Hi-Fi version.

FACTS

exa22 in numbers

2024
CBR status (decision of the MoD&T)
4
markets: PL / UK / DACH / Scandinavia
2025
in-house automated SMT/THT line
120+
completed projects
6
service lines under one roof
500+
machines deployed at clients' sites

WHO WE WORK WITH

Do you have a concept but don’t know whether it can be built?

We work with companies that have a device concept but lack an internal R&D team to verify whether it is technically and financially feasible. They come to us at a stage when the decision to continue product development is still reversible — before investing in a full engineering team, before ordering production tooling, and sometimes before talking to an investor. Typically, this means the CEO or CTO of a small or medium-sized technology company, a product engineer at a larger organization looking for external support, or an investor who needs an independent feasibility assessment before making a funding decision.

EXAMPLES OF COLLABORATION

SCOPE OF SERVICES

R&D Development Stages

01

Concept Validation

We assess the technical feasibility of your idea, including physical constraints, available technologies, and a realistic budget. We leave the session with a clear answer — whether it can be done within the planned budget, requires a different approach, or simply does not make sense at the current stage.

02

Simulation and Calculations

Before ordering the first component, we validate our assumptions through numerical simulations — thermal, structural, and electronic, depending on the project. Errors caught at this stage cost hours, not weeks of prototype rework.

03

First Prototype

We build a working model for functional testing — not necessarily polished, but designed to verify key assumptions under real-world conditions, rather than only on paper.

04

Recommendation for Next Steps

We conclude with a clear recommendation: proceed with full product development, conduct additional testing before making a decision, or honestly say “stop” if the concept does not hold up technically or financially.

COOPERATION PROCESS

How we start working together

01

Discovery

We talk about what you actually want to achieve — not just about technical specifications, but also about the budget, timeline, and constraints you are currently facing. We also determine whether we join as a full R&D team or as a subcontractor for a defined scope.

02

Pricing

You get a concrete figure and a realistic timeline, not "from–to" ranges. The estimate shows the breakdown into stages so you can see what you are paying for and when you can decide to continue or exit the project.

03

Implementation

We work in short iterations with regular checkpoints — you see progress in real time instead of waiting weeks for the first result. Every checkpoint is an opportunity to adjust course before an error turns into cost.

04

Delivery

We finish with a formal sign-off and full technical documentation — schematics, source code, production specifications. Everything is handed over to you, regardless of whether we deploy the product ourselves or hand it over to your team.

For a defined technical scope, we can enter the project as a subcontractor — without taking over the entire product.

vIDEO

See the R&D Process in Action

WHY EXA22

Three things that set us apart

Full-stack under one roof

Mechanics, electronics, firmware, and cloud developed by a single team — without passing the project between external subcontractors at the intersection of disciplines. This means less integration risk, a single person accountable for the whole, and faster decisions when a compromise between mechanics and electronics is needed.

In-house EMC Laboratory

A rarity on the Polish market — engineering tests and CE certification support are performed on-site, without queuing for an external lab. We catch EMC issues at the prototype stage, not right before certification when a fix means weeks of delay and redesigning the board.

CBR Status

Research and Development Center (decision of the Ministry of Development and Technology, 2024) — a formal status that facilitates cooperation with procurement departments of large companies and opens the door to grants if you plan to fund part of product development with EU funds.

SECTORS

Who we work for

Vending and sales automation

We design vending devices from concept to prototype — cabinet mechanics, control electronics, integration with payments, and remote monitoring systems. Our own experience with the Anyvend family translates into faster client concept validation.

Medical technologies

Medical devices require mechanical precision, documentation compliant with standards, and full traceability of the design process. We work iteratively, with documentation ready for further certification, not just for a working prototype.

Industry

Automation and control systems for production lines — from sensors and controllers to integration with the client's existing infrastructure. Production downtime costs more than the project itself, so we validate assumptions before moving to a physical prototype.

Aerospace and defense

Components for the aerospace sector require rigorous documentation and tolerances that other industries do not accept. We have executed projects of this type for MTC S.A. (components for Blue Origin, Redstone US Army).

PROOF

See our case studies

contact

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Would you take on an unusual or unproven idea?
Yes — R&D is our specialty. We work iteratively: concept validation, simulations, and a first prototype before committing to the full scope of development.
How much does an R&D project cost and how is pricing determined?
Can you act as a subcontractor for a defined scope?
What documentation is provided at the R&D stage?
Do you sign NDAs?

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