Innovation & Design
In NPE the design process combines advanced technology, human creativity, and analytical approach to drive product development. It is not merely about creating functional products but focuses on seamlessly integrating aesthetics, mechanical precision, functionality, and long-term reliability into a cohesive and sophisticated solution. This approach ensures that every product is not only technically sound but also optimized for performance, durability, and user experience.
In-house excellence in testing equipment, combined with long and tangible experience in user interface development and software design allows NPE to deliver a full-service development throughout the entire lifecycle of customer applications.
By using engineering tools such as Altium Designer for electronics design and Autodesk Inventor for mechanical design, R&D offers high-quality and efficient design services.
NPE stands out for its comprehensive approach to hardware development, covering all stages of the lifecycle of an electronic product. We offer custom design services for embedded systems, electronic boards and IoT devices, focusing on high performance and energy optimization.
We use Altium Designer software for printed circuit board (PCB) design, creating optimized schematics and layouts to meet the customer’s mechanical needs and improve efficiency. Through simulation software, we validate the behavior of designed circuits and their integration in complex environments before moving to physical prototyping.
From defining technical specifications to prototyping and final validation, we ensure full compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Our experience in sectors such as Household and Professional Appliances, Coffee Machines, and Industrial Automation allows us to develop cutting-edge solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs.
NPE provides custom software development solutions for embedded applications, using microcontrollers from leading brands such as ST, Infineon, and Texas Instruments. We use advanced tools like IAR for programming and code optimization, ensuring reliability and high performance.
We also develop Class B certified software, guaranteeing compliance with safety standards. Our electronic boards integrate advanced connectivity, supporting protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and IoT communications for smart and interconnected devices.
Development on Linux platforms is carried out on System on Module (SOM), offering scalable solutions for complex applications. Additionally, NPE ensures software maintenance and support after production, providing continuous updates and improvements.
NPE offers complete services for verifying Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) to ensure that products comply with international regulations, such as the EN 61000-x-x standards.
Our in-house laboratory is equipped to perform pre-compliance testing, identifying and resolving potential issues before official certification. This proactive approach reduces risks and optimizes development times.
For final certification, we collaborate with accredited and certified laboratories, ensuring that products meet the electromagnetic compatibility standards required by different markets.
NPE stays up-to-date with the latest EMC regulations, providing technological solutions that comply with legal requirements.
To ensure product reliability in extreme conditions, the design office conducts environmental tests simulating critical environments and mission profiles, verifying the ability of devices to operate correctly under extreme temperatures, humidity, and vibrations.
These tests are essential for identifying potential issues before mass production, optimizing product performance in complex and harsh environments.
NPE has a laboratory equipped for environmental testing with three climatic chambers to simulate extreme temperature and humidity conditions. These facilities allow us to conduct specific climatic cycles, replicating operational scenarios to which products may be exposed during their lifecycle.
Our tests ensure that devices can withstand significant climatic variations, guaranteeing reliability and durability over time.
NPE pays great attention to product reliability through a series of rigorous tests that simulate real-world operating conditions.
Each product undergoes life testing, including duration and resistance tests to verify proper functioning over time, even under stress conditions.
These tests include prolonged usage cycles to ensure devices maintain consistent performance and meet high-quality standards.
The goal is to minimize the risk of failure, ensuring products are robust and reliable at every stage of their lifecycle.
At NPE, the concept of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is applied to every stage of the project, both electronic and mechanical, optimizing design for mass production and ensuring that each project is tailored not only for performance but also for large-scale manufacturing.
During the design phase, we carefully consider manufacturing processes, materials, and available technologies to minimize production costs and improve efficiency.DFM optimization allows us to avoid complications during assembly and simplify the supply chain while maintaining high-quality standards.
Through this approach, NPE ensures products are easily replicable, maintaining consistency and reliability from prototype to final production.
Testing is an essential part of every project and follows a rigorous strategy to ensure the quality and reliability of all produced boards.
Our tests include In-Circuit Testing (ICT) to verify electrical integrity and the correct functioning of each component on the board, as well as functional testing (FCT), which simulates real operating conditions to validate the overall behavior of the product.
Each phase of the testing process can be customized with different levels of automation, depending on project-specific requirements, optimizing time and costs.
We also conduct final tests to confirm that every product meets quality standards before delivery.
This systematic approach allows us to identify and correct any critical issues, ensuring maximum reliability for NPE products.
The mechanical and aesthetic concept is another key aspect of the design process in a market context where products must increasingly meet consumer demands for design and aesthetics.
The design team creates enclosures and packaging that are not only functional but also visually appealing.
Every phase of the project, from ergonomics to design, is meticulously managed with attention to manufacturability to ensure the final product meets both technical requirements and ‘look and feel’ expectations.