In the fast-paced world of tech and transportation, many teams are inclined to first design firmware, software, and cloud services and try to find “some hardware solution” that fits later. However, this approach often leads to reliability issues, poor production scalability, challenges with certification, and costly recalls once products are deployed in the field. For startups in the intelligent transportation and mobility space, these problems are amplified by scale, where hardware-software failures can lead to guaranteed failure.

Join us for The Advanced Manufacturing Series: Why Hardware-Software Co-Design is the Foundation of Scalable Products. This technical deep-dive on hardware-software co-design will explore how an integrated system architecture creates products that scale reliably in real-world conditions. Through practical examples, we will explore edge computing, data acquisition, and best practices that help teams develop products that are robust today and ready for future upgrades.

What you’ll learn

• How to create a complete, integrated hardware-software solution from the ground up.
• The essential role of co-design in ensuring product reliability and production scalability.
• Practical applications of edge computing and data acquisition for connected products.
• Strategies for effective data collection and management throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lessons learned and best practices for moving from prototype to production.

For startups and scale-ups, building a product is only half the battle—the real challenge is ensuring it can scale without catastrophic failure. Integrated hardware-software solutions are essential for creating the reliable, high-performance systems required in sectors like electrification and connected vehicles. This session provides the technical insights and strategic framework needed to avoid costly mistakes and build a foundation for long-term growth and market readiness.

Who should attend

• Product managers and engineering leaders building connected products.
• Founders and technical teams navigating the move from prototype to production.
• Hardware and firmware developers interested in integrated system architecture.

Accessibility and accommodation requests

This event is delivered virtually via Zoom. Closed Captioning (CC) will be available.

Innovation Factory is committed to hosting an inclusive and accessible event. We are committed to providing accessible event spaces. Please see our Accessibility Statement for details on our Hamilton and Halton locations.

Meet the speaker

Horia Raducu, Firmware Developer at NeuronicWorks Inc.

Horia brings extensive experience in firmware development and integrated system design. At NeuronicWorks, a leading engineering design house, he specializes in creating robust, scalable solutions for complex technical challenges.