Case studies

Proof from real prototype, enclosure, and build decisions.

These examples are generalized where needed, but each one shows the kind of practical problem Hardware Hub helps move forward.

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Electromechanical prototype

Kelvin Hot+Cold prototype

Moved from product concept to tested prototype for customer discovery

Challenge

Designed and built a reusable temperature-control prototype that packaged a TEC, custom electronics, controls, and enclosure details into a handheld product for customer discovery.

Why it mattered

Emergency teams do not always have reliable ice packs on hand, and single-use packs are limited. Kelvin needed a reusable prototype that could cool, warm, and adjust temperature as the situation changed.

Kelvin Hot+Cold prototype assembly in hand.

Custom PCB for the Kelvin Hot+Cold prototype.

Hardware Hub helped

Prototype mechanical design and enclosure packaging
Custom PCB collaboration with an electrical engineer
Assembly, bring-up, and hands-on prototype testing

Result

The prototype moved into customer discovery with a clearer product package, working hardware, and a stronger foundation for feedback before any production decision.

Founder MVP prototype

PAWD v0.5 MVP

Moved from MVP concept to tested prototype for customer discovery

Challenge

Completed the prototype direction for a secure, conditioned short-term pet space built for quick errands outside places like grocery stores and pharmacies.

Why it mattered

Pet owners sometimes need five minutes inside a store but do not have a safe, comfortable place to leave their dog. PAWD needed an MVP that could make the idea real enough to test.

Hardware Hub helped

Product design and prototype build
Smart lock, roof LED, and enclosure iteration support
Vendor sourcing, assembly, and prototype testing

Result

The MVP moved into customer discovery with a physical prototype, tested features, and clearer vendor/manufacturing direction before a production decision.

Sheet metal enclosure

Weather-resistant inverter enclosure

Moved from urgent enclosure need to manufactured production design

Challenge

Designed a custom weather-resistant sheet metal enclosure for outdoor power electronics and supported fabrication through a contract manufacturer.

Why it mattered

A power electronics company needed an inverter enclosure quickly, with enough protection, fit, and build clarity to support outdoor testing and production needs.

Hardware Hub helped

Sheet metal enclosure design
Electronics packaging and outdoor-use design considerations
Contract manufacturer coordination for test-build fabrication

Result

The enclosure was manufactured for testing and moved forward into production while keeping the company name confidential.

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