Six positioning scores, 1 to 10.
See Methodology.
| Dimension | Score | vs.Entire Market | vs. Revenue Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|
AI-first AI is in the title tag, headline, multiple services (AI & ML, cloud/edge AI), differentiators about AI-accelerated delivery, hot-words like agentic/co-pilot, and ai_emphasis 72; centrally woven but balanced with hardware/software rather than the sole pitch. | 8Strong | Top 38% | Top 38% |
Consultative partner Outcomes-led framing ('Real products. Shipped.', committed phases with deliverables, business outcomes), but engagements framed around build/engineering and design sprints rather than strategic advisory; positions as senior delivery partner. | 6Present | Top 61% | Top 50% |
Clear differentiator Sharp, plain differentiators: senior engineers not juniors, buildable not just renderable design, judgment on where AI accelerates vs human takeover, fixed-price sprints from $10k — specific and credible. | 8Strong | Top 2% | Top 5% |
Thought leadership A prolific (~317-piece), monthly, current (through Jan 2026) program spanning the full IoT/AI stack across articles, whitepapers, and case studies with a clear applied-engineering point of view, though author seniority is not visible and depth leans practitioner rather than distinctive industry authority. | 8Strong | Top 4% | Top 1% |
Industry specialization Deep named focus in industrial/corrugated manufacturing with proof (SUN Automation), moderate IoT/tech, light healthcare/FDA context — one genuine vertical depth plus regulated-context awareness. | 6Present | Top 53% | Top 41% |
Technology-forward, owns IP No owned IP, platforms, or accelerators surfaced; capabilities span engineering disciplines and AI tooling but nothing proprietary named — technology-forward yet no owned IP. | 3Emerging | Top 81% | Top 74% |
Size
51 to 200 people
Revenue
$10M to $50M(medium confidence)
HQ
Chattanooga, TN
AI emphasis
Normal
Homepage positioning
“Hard problems. Real products. Shipped.”
Very designs and builds connected products — spanning hardware, software, and AI — for companies that can't afford to get it wrong. For over fifteen years, the firm has delivered across the full product stack, from PCBs and firmware to generative AI applications and cloud infrastructure. Clients range from startups to Fortune 500 brands.
Selling points
- Fifteen years of shipped-product judgment across hardware, software, and AI
- Full-stack connected product capability: hardware, firmware, software, data science, and design
- Fixed-price design sprints (UX/UI and Industrial) as packaged entry points
- AI-accelerated delivery
- AWS IoT Core Service Delivery designation holder
- Ranked among top IoT companies by Inc. 5000 for 7th consecutive year
Named clients
- SUN Automation
- Telly
- CSC ServiceWorks
- Thrive Global
- Fortifyit
- PowerX
Services and capabilities
AI and ML
AI & Machine Learning
Predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, computer vision, natural-language interfaces, control systems, and LLM-powered applications — running in the cloud or on the edge. Also covers generative AI and LLM application development, AI agents, fine-tuning, AI-powered workflow automation, and data annotation/preparation.
Product engineering
Connected Hardware
Devices that work reliably in the field, from prototype through production. Covers PCBs, firmware, wireless, sensors, mechanical and electrical engineering, embedded system development, and manufacturing support.
Product engineering
Software Development & Digital Infrastructure
The software layer customers actually touch, and the backend that makes it run. Mobile apps, web platforms, device management, and the cloud infrastructure behind fleets of connected products.
Design and experience
User Experience & Product Design
Industrial design, UX, and UI for products that have to feel right in the hand and on the screen. Grounded in research and shaped by engineering constraints. Offered as fixed-price sprints: UX/UI Design Sprint and Industrial Design Sprint (starting at $10,000 for concept tier, up to $75,000 for production tier).
Cloud and platform
Cloud Cost Reduction
A packaged product aimed at reducing cloud computing costs, including strategies around shifting workloads to the edge.
Industries
Manufacturing
Named focusPhysical AI and connected hardware for industrial automation (e.g., SUN Automation case study)
Technology
Named focusConnected products and platforms for technology companies (e.g., Telly, CSC ServiceWorks)
Healthcare
MentionedHealth tech and connected devices (e.g., Thrive Global, lifesaving breathalyzer IoT solution)
Retail and consumer
MentionedConsumer electronics and smart home connected products (e.g., PowerX smart home)
Thought leadership
Very runs a prolific, practitioner-oriented IoT and AI insights program (~317 pieces) covering the full stack from hardware and connectivity to cloud, AI/ML, and UX—positioning the firm as a hands-on technical authority for enterprise IoT and manufacturing clients. Content spans articles, whitepapers, and case studies with a consistent point of view rooted in applied engineering expertise.
Volume
Prolific
Cadence
~Monthly
Most recent
Jan 14, 2026
- Smarter field teams start here: how AI can solve your biggest operational challengesArticles · Jan 14, 2026
- Reduce cloud computing costs: the case for shifting to the edgeArticles · Sep 18, 2025
- Machine learning vs neural networksArticles · Apr 17, 2025
- AI in manufacturing: empowering more accurate supply and demand predictionsArticles · Apr 5, 2025
- How physical AI is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry: the Sun Automation success storyCase studies · Mar 24, 2025
- Remote agile IoT engineering for hardware: how to succeedArticles · Mar 20, 2025
- Evaluating IoT consultant service partners: enterprise IoT deploymentArticles · Mar 20, 2025
- UX design for IoT: mapping the customer journeyArticles · Mar 20, 2025
- IoT platforms: build vs buy back endArticles · Mar 20, 2025
- Unlocking the power of IoT analytics: from data collection to AI-driven insightsWhite papers · Feb 11, 2025
Owned IP
Surfaced from what the firm names on its homepage and primary navigation, plus what a quick crawl turns up. Large firms may own more than is shown here.
FieldMind
ToolAI assistant for field technicians, featured as a named product in the navigation and company resources.
Our assessment: Named and linked product but the page behind it was not fully captured; positioned as an AI assistant for field technicians.
ViewCodeComplete
ToolA named product/service listed in the Products & Services navigation; no further description captured.
Our assessment: Named in nav only; no description available in captured pages.
ViewUX/UI Design Sprint
AcceleratorA fixed-price, time-boxed design sprint product for UX and UI design.
Our assessment: Packaged sprint product with defined scope and pricing; substantive as a productized offering but detail not captured.
ViewIndustrial Design Sprint
AcceleratorA fixed-price sprint for industrial product design, delivered in three tiers (Concept $10K, Development $50K, Production $75K), yielding CAD models, renders, and engineering documentation.
Our assessment: Well-defined packaged product with tiered pricing, deliverable list, and methodology; most substantive IP asset on the site.
ViewCloud Cost Reduction
AcceleratorA packaged product/service focused on reducing cloud computing costs, including edge-shifting strategies.
Our assessment: Named in nav with a stat (90% cost reduction claim) but no detailed methodology captured.
ViewHot-words
The buzzword spaces this firm chooses to lean into.
“AI Agents”
“AI Assistant for Your Field Technicians”
“AI Solutions Built for Real-World Impact”
“transform data into intelligent automation, deeper insights, and smarter decision-making”
“AI-accelerated delivery”
Contact surface
Ways we found to reach this firm.