Frequently Asked Questions
Explore technical insights, development workflows, system specifications, and commercial engagement terms for Elexnova’s custom engineering, industrial automation, AI vision, and IoT solutions.
Electronics Engineering, PCB Design & Embedded Systems
What does Elexnova's electronics prototype development and proof-of-concept service include?
Elexnova provides end-to-end electronics engineering support from initial concept through functional validation. Our engineering cycle covers system architecture, schematic design, component sourcing, custom PCB layout, embedded firmware development, sensor interfacing, and bench testing. We build proof-of-concept (PoC) hardware to validate electrical, mechanical, and communication feasibility before clients commit to high-volume manufacturing.
Does Elexnova provide multilayer PCB design and prototype fabrication?
Yes. Our hardware engineering team develops custom single-layer, double-layer, and multilayer PCBs designed for industrial signal integrity, thermal dissipation, and electromagnetic compliance (EMC). Services include schematic capture, bill-of-materials (BOM) optimization, impedance matching, Gerber generation, component assembly (SMD/through-hole), and functional board bring-up.
Can Elexnova develop custom microcontroller firmware and embedded software?
Yes. We write optimized, real-time firmware in C/C++ and MicroPython across ARM Cortex (STM32, NXP), ESP32/ESP8266, PIC, and AVR architectures. Our firmware capabilities encompass low-power sleep modes, RTOS task scheduling, peripheral drivers (UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, PWM), secure bootloaders, and Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates.
How do you handle sensor integration and industrial communication protocols?
We interface diverse digital and analog sensors (temperature, pressure, vibration, load cells, optical, gas) with embedded processors. We engineer robust wired and wireless field communication subsystems using industrial RS485/Modbus RTU, CAN bus, Ethernet/Modbus TCP, as well as proprietary sub-GHz RF via our RF Wireless Transmission System.
Industrial Automation, Machine Manufacturers (OEMs) & Control
Can Elexnova develop custom control boards for OEM machine manufacturers?
Yes. We partner with industrial equipment and machinery manufacturers to replace off-the-shelf hobby boards or costly third-party controllers with bespoke, production-ready OEM control boards. We design the motherboard around your exact I/O channel requirements, motor drivers, opto-isolated inputs, relay outputs, display connectors, and ruggedized power supplies.
What PLC programming and industrial automation services do you provide?
Elexnova engineers turnkey industrial automation architectures. We provide ladder logic and structured text PLC programming (Siemens, Delta, Schneider, Mitsubishi), electrical panel layout design, sensor-actuator loop tuning, and safety interlocks. We also develop customized Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and SCADA systems for intuitive machine operator control.
Can you retrofit older, legacy mechanical machinery with digital sensing and IoT?
Yes. Replacing capital machinery is often unnecessary. Elexnova designs non-invasive retrofit kits comprising external optical or proximity sensors, current transducers, vibration monitors, and gateway controllers. This converts legacy mechanical presses, milling machines, and conveyors into smart, connected Industry 4.0 equipment without altering the core mechanical tooling.
Can you integrate machines from different manufacturers into a single automation interface?
Yes. Heterogeneous factory floors often suffer from isolated communication silos. We deploy multi-protocol edge gateways capable of polling disparate PLCs, serial controllers, and network devices over Modbus, OPC-UA, and Ethernet/IP, aggregating line data into a unified central controller or dashboard.
Industrial IoT (IIoT), Real-Time Dashboards & Predictive Maintenance
How does Elexnova implement Industrial IoT (IIoT) to connect factory machinery to the cloud?
We build the complete IIoT data pipeline: from edge hardware data acquisition to cloud ingestion. Edge gateways collect PLC parameters, energy meter pulses, and machine telemetry, encrypt the payloads via TLS, and transmit data over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or 4G/LTE cellular modules using MQTT or HTTPS protocols to centralized cloud servers or on-premise databases.
What metrics can your custom manufacturing and factory dashboards display?
Our custom web and mobile dashboards provide real-time shop-floor visibility, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), machine operating status (Running/Idle/Fault), live cycle counters, batch output, alarm incident logs, operator shift performance, and power consumption trends. Access control levels allow separate views for floor operators and executive management.
Can Elexnova build condition-monitoring and predictive maintenance systems?
Yes. We deploy automated condition-monitoring architectures that monitor tri-axial vibration, bearing temperature, acoustic emission, and lubrication status on critical motors, gearboxes, pumps, and conveyor belts. Threshold alerts detect micro-irregularities early, preventing catastrophic breakdown and unplanned line shutdowns.
Can existing energy meters and facility sensors be mapped to a live monitoring dashboard?
Yes. We connect RS485-enabled digital energy meters, flow meters, and environmental sensors to IoT gateways to monitor real-time kWh consumption, power factor, peak load demand, and water/gas utilization, helping manufacturing plants optimize energy efficiency and reduce utility costs.
AI Computer Vision & Turnkey Mechatronics Systems
What is an AI optical sorting conveyor and how does it inspect produce or parts?
Our AI Fruit Sorting Conveyor integrates high-speed belt conveyance with an optical inspection chamber, calibrated LED illumination, industrial camera vision, and real-time deep learning inference. Unlike simple roller-sizers that only grade by diameter, our neural network detects surface blemishes, bruising, coloration, and morphological defects at line speed, triggering pneumatic ejector nozzles to sort produce without bruising.
How does your fruit freshness and shelf-life prediction system estimate marketable days?
The Fruit Freshness and Shelf-Life Prediction System combines multi-spectral optical defect classification with microclimate telemetry (ambient temperature, relative humidity, and VPD). By pairing visual skin decay indicators with biochemical Arrhenius degradation curves, the system estimates remaining marketable shelf life in days, aiding cold-storage managers and packhouse exporters.
What is the AI Visocam platform and what applications does it support?
The AI Visocam is a lightweight, wearable edge AI camera system designed for hands-free computer vision, robotic teleoperation, field service assistance, and academic robotics research. It executes onboard object detection and classification models, streaming low-latency video and detection metadata over high-speed wireless links.
Can Elexnova build custom aerial inspection solutions like the AI Vision Drone?
Yes. The AI Vision Drone platform integrates custom UAV airframes with edge computing hardware for autonomous aerial perimeter monitoring, agricultural crop surveying, and industrial asset inspection. We calibrate camera gimbals, optical payloads, and telemetry radios for stable live-streamed object detection.
Do you engineer specialized connected hardware like smart lockers and intelligent scales?
Yes. Our mechatronics portfolio includes commercial products such as the Smart Locker System (RFID/QR-code actuated modular parcel lockers), the Multi-Function Weighing Scale (piece counting and density liquid measurement), the LPG Smart Monitoring Trolley (continuous weight telemetry and gas leakage alert), and the Smart LED Performance Suit.
R&D Support for Defence, Medical & High-Reliability Research
What prototype engineering capabilities do you offer for defence and aerospace R&D?
For permitted R&D initiatives, Elexnova supports defence research organizations and aerospace contractors with custom ruggedized electronics, high-reliability PCB layouts, sensor data-acquisition pods, telemetry links, and precision electromechanical test fixtures designed to withstand vibration and harsh operational envelopes.
Can Elexnova develop prototypes for medical instrumentation and healthcare research?
Yes. We engineer proof-of-concept electronics for non-invasive health monitoring, physiological sensing (PPG, ECG, temperature), laboratory fluid handling, and connected diagnostic devices. We assist research teams with low-noise analog signal conditioning and micro-sensor telemetry for research and investigative validation.
Can you translate an academic or laboratory research concept into a functional prototype?
Yes. Research institutes and university engineering departments frequently partner with Elexnova to translate theoretical research papers and benchtop lab apparatus into robust, field-deployable demonstration units featuring custom enclosures, dedicated firmware, and intuitive graphical interfaces.
Location, Intellectual Property, Process & Engagement Model
Where is Elexnova located, and do you support clients in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai?
Elexnova’s design and engineering facility is based at Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra (PIN: 400064). We routinely provide rapid on-site engineering consultations, machine inspection, and installation support across Mumbai, Andheri, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai-Virar, and the wider Pune industrial corridor.
Does Elexnova serve clients outside Maharashtra and internationally?
Yes. In addition to local engineering engagements, we collaborate with startups, industrial enterprises, and research labs across India and globally. We handle remote scoping, agile prototype updates via video telemetry, and secure international hardware shipping.
How are Intellectual Property (IP), source code, schematics, and NDAs managed?
We execute strict bilateral Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) prior to discussing proprietary project concepts. Upon full milestone completion and project handover, 100% of the developed intellectual property—including electrical schematics, PCB Gerber files, firmware source code, CAD models, and custom software—belongs exclusively to the client.
What is the typical development timeline for a custom engineering prototype?
Development cycles vary with technical scope and component lead times:
- Proof-of-Concept (PoC) / Benchtop Stage: 2 to 4 weeks.
- Custom PCB & Enclosure Prototype (Alpha Build): 4 to 8 weeks.
- Turnkey Machine / Industrial Automation Assembly: 8 to 14 weeks.
We provide weekly engineering updates and milestone demonstrations throughout the build.
How do we initiate a project or obtain a technical feasibility assessment?
You can reach our engineering team directly through our Contact Form, email us at projects@elexnova.in, or call us at +91 80974 12355. Share your functional requirements or design brief, and our engineers will provide an initial feasibility assessment, proposed system architecture, and timeline estimate.
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