Consumer Product Development & Engineering
Over 25 years of serving clients like these
Garrett Technologies, Inc. develops sophisticated consumer and industrial electronics by combining electrical engineering, embedded firmware, and system-level design with a structured product development process.
Advanced Electrical Engineering & Embedded Systems for Consumer Products
Garrett Technologies, Inc. develops sophisticated consumer and industrial electronics by combining electrical engineering, embedded firmware, and system-level design with a structured product development process.
Our expertise includes:
System requirements and architecture
Risk analysis and system-level design
Appliance control & smart interface systems
Sporting and human-performance monitoring electronics
Home monitoring, sensing, and automation systems
Analog, digital, and mixed-signal hardware design
Embedded software and firmware development
Electrical safety and compliance testing
Verification, validation, and agency certification
We bring engineering discipline and reliable execution to fast-paced consumer product markets.
Connectivity, IoT Platforms & Mobile Integration
We develop connected consumer products that integrate seamlessly across apps, devices, and cloud platforms.
Our capabilities include:
Wireless and RF system design
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and low-power connectivity
Mobile application integration (iOS, Android)
Cloud and IoT platform interfacing
Sensor integration and smart-device architectures
Certification support for connected products (FCC, UL, CE, etc.)
Our engineers design reliable, secure connectivity for home products, wearables, sporting equipment, appliances, and pet/household devices.
Full Lifecycle Consumer Product Development
We support your team through any or all phases of development:
Concept development
Market use-case capture
System requirements & architecture
Electronics, firmware & connectivity
Prototyping and engineering builds
Testing, verification & validation
Agency compliance (UL, FCC, CE)
Manufacturing transfer
Sustaining engineering & post-launch support
Whether you’re building a smart appliance, connected sports device, wearable, or consumer IoT product, we deliver reliable engineering supported by proven processes.
Let’s Build Your Next Consumer Product
Our senior engineering team is ready to support your product vision, from concept through commercialization.
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What services does Garrett Technologies, Inc. provide?
A: We specialize in consumer product development, electrical engineering, embedded systems, firmware design, PCB layout, DSP algorithms, prototyping, verification, and regulatory-aligned engineering documentation. Our team supports Class I–III devices and complex, safety-critical electronic systems.
Can you help if we already started the design with another firm?
A: Absolutely. We frequently join projects mid-stream to evaluate existing designs, resolve technical issues, refine architecture, complete documentation, or support verification and safety testing.
Do you handle both hardware and firmware development?
A: Yes. Our engineering team provides analog/digital hardware design, mixed-signal circuits, PCB layout, embedded systems, low-level firmware, DSP algorithms, and board bring-up.
Can you support verification, validation, and compliance testing?
A: Yes. We support verification planning, execution, and documentation for IEC 60601, 61010, and related standards. We also assist clients preparing for agency testing and regulatory submissions.
What types of devices have you worked on?
A: We have engineered a wide range of consumer and industrial products, including:
Smart appliances and household automation systems
Sporting and human-performance measurement devices
Pet-care and home-monitoring electronics
Handheld power tools and intelligent control systems
Connected home sensors and environmental monitoring devices
Wearables and personal fitness/health tracking products
Consumer IoT devices integrating wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, RF)
Custom electronics for branded consumer goods
Our experience spans early-concept innovation through full product development, connectivity, verification, and manufacturing transfer.
Do you work with startups or early-stage companies?
A: Yes. Many clients engage us as their primary engineering partner. We help startups define requirements, architecture, risk management, prototyping, and verification planning.
Do you work with clients outside the Chicago area?
A: Yes. We support companies across the United States and internationally. Most collaboration can be done remotely, with on-site engagement as needed.