AMC TECH

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is called Toolco and it is a manufacturer of high-quality packaging and roof accessories, as well as custom-made wire and sheet metal elements. I’m the process engineer.

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH, and what were your goals?

We decided to expand our business and spread our product range with a smart ventilation system. We needed a proven technology partner who would be able to deliver for us ready-market product.

Amc Tech provided hardware and software development support. They created a smart ventilation system for controlling the quality of indoor air around the clock including CO2, humidity and volatile organic compounds.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Due to the fact that we received a grant from the European Union funds, we were obliged to announce a tender. Amc Tech presented the best terms of cooperation and became our subcontractor.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Amc Tech provided a full range of engineering services. They designed whole electronics for sensors and the central unit. The sensors are connected with the central unit wirelessly using the 868 MHz protocol.

Due to that fact, the ventilation level per area is controlled completely automatically to measure air quality. From the software side, they developed a dedicated mobile app that allows remote ventilation management and scheduling of the system. All the data can be also shown via web portal in a computer browser.

Data from the sensors are stored in a personalized cloud solution. When it comes to the mechanical part, Amc Tech designed for us enclosures for sensors and the central unit. They also helped us to reach manufacturer of injection molds.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

There were 12 people involved in our projects included: software developers (backend, frontend, mobile, cloud) electronic engineers (PCB designers, Testers, low-level developers) and mechanical constructors.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The results were positive and the project was successful. We were very happy with their work. The smart ventilation system expands our portfolio and allowed us to reach a new market segment.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

They did meet all of our deadlines. We had excellent workflow and they always kept us up to date with all progress. We communicated via Slack and Skype. From time to time, we had personal meetings where we discussed and analysed potential risks and plan new tasks.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are very competitive from a price and productivity perspective. We also appreciate their flexibility to provide us with additional support on demand.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We were very satisfied with their work an engagement, so I can’t think of anything.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a system applications manager in the Industrial Automation division of Analog Devices. ADI is a US multinational semiconductor company specializing in data conversion, signal processing and power management technology

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH?

We asked AMC TECH to design a vibration monitoring system based on our MEMS vibration sensors and signal condition products.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal is to create a functional industrial product for monitoring the machine condition based on machine vibration by analysing vibration signals. It allows detection of failures of rotating machines and identification of damaged elements such as bearings, gears and shafts.

How did you select this vendor?

After interviews with several companies, we selected Amc Tech based on their familiarity with the scope of work and their clear existing expertise and market base in the field.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The vibration monitoring system was split into hardware, software and mechanical parts. For the hardware element they designed a vibration sensor based on MEMS technology. The engineers designed electronic schematics, PCB layouts and embedded software. The software part related to designing the interface for event monitoring, data viewing, data analysis and configuration. The mechanical part was related to design of the enclosure to industrial specifications and mechanical response requirements.

What was the team composition?

We have a number of engineers, developers, designers and QA working with us on an ongoing basis.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The system is still under the development stage . After the first prototype of system was delivered by Amc we can say that we’re heading in the right direction and are starting pilot trials with some customers. The PoC met all our expectations and we really appreciate the quality of work which Amc gave us.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The workflow between our companies is effective. We have weekly and biweekly email and conference call communication and have been happy with the on-time delivery. The team is motivated to achieve the best results and brings as much value as possible. Their response times were very fast, and they gave us great constructive feedback.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They combine electronic, software, mechanical design, and expertise in the condition monitoring market all under one roof which was really helpful for us. They cared about each details.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing significant.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Bus Development Director of Solaris Bus & Coach one of the leading European bus and trolleybus manufacturers.

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH?

We reached out to AMC TECH to develop a bus fleet management system that can help us transform our diagnostic of busses. The system consisted of both hardware and software development.

What were your goals for this project?

Solaris Bus & Coach gave AMC TECH an assignment to develop a wireless system for diagnostics of bus vehicles. Its purpose was to simplify, automate and accelerate the process of bus diagnostics. The intended solution was supposed to be consistent with an existing vehicles’ architecture and software, allow remote monitoring and ensure easy upgrade of the system with new functionalities in the future (compatibility with drivers of bus subsystems).

How did you select this vendor?

I found them through our network of friends based on the context of what we were trying to do. I didn't know any of the team beforehand.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The development of the Bus fleet management system required a complete design of the architecture, based on technical documentation of the vehicle and fulfilling functional requirements such as: unification of interface, simplification of access to data collection, creation of a platform for data analysis and storage, as well as possibility to integrate complex diagnostic algorithms.

The system implemented by AMC TECH comprises of: communication interface through CAN bus, K-Line communication module, wideband router, main diagnostic interfaces computer and central diagnostic computer. Access to the full information about vehicle’s condition is carried out through KWP-2000 diagnostic interface according to SAEJ1939 standard.

Supported communication technologies are WiFi, LAN, WAN and GPRS, which allows the operator to conduct remote diagnostics of any vehicle around the world, before sending maintenance staff on site.

The monitored vehicle’s parameters are, among others: pressure and breaking system, doors, air conditioning, velocity, dynamics of movement, fuel consumption, location, etc. The system allows to launch monitoring and diagnostics application in the local maintenance base, and, using XBAP technology, in a web browser.

What was the team composition?

We had one main point of contact who was our project manager from AMC TECH, and he manage team which consisted of 8-12 people depending on the stage of the project.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

In 2012 the first working version of the device and interface was developed. Thanks to the wireless diagnostic system for bus vehicles, the Solaris company is able to deliver to its customers a technically advanced service of remote monitoring and diagnostics.

This solution significantly reduces repair costs and increases maintenance quality. Thanks to the use of the GSM technology, it is possible to better prepare the engineers for field repairs, and even to conduct some of them remotely.

On the other hand the remote monitoring feature allows to improve logistics, optimize planned and unplanned vehicles’ stoppages, thanks to the possibility to record errors, fuel consumption on selected routes, temperature of cooling liquid or charged air (to analyze if heat exchangers were selected correctly).

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The workflow with AMC TECH was very well implemented and managed. The project manager was very responsive and ensured that communications were maintained continuously. We had weekly calls and personal meetings.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I most admired AMC TECH’s professionalism and expertise. Their resources are highly skilled. Regarding project management, they had excellent response times and customer service.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, nothing comes to mind. I really enjoy working with them. 5.0

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the head of hardware department in Infoscan. We manufacture medical measuring and control equipment for patients suffering from Breathing Disorders During Sleep.

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH, and what were your goals?

We need to refresh our current solution for monitoring sleep apnea during sleep and add new features as blood saturation, and ECG/EEG/EMG module.

How did you select AMC TECH and what were the deciding factors?

We had been working with another company first but we wanted a more reliable company. When we were looking for a new partner, we found them based on great reviews.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

They are developing a new generation of our medical device which will record various types of biological signals sending them via the GSM to a telemedical server. In particular, the device enables:

• Recording of signals such as the detection of breathing disorders during sleep;
• All-day Holter ECG recordings
• Hybrid breathing disorders and ECG recording The entire design process complies with medical standards ISO13485.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with a project manager as well as developers and designers.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

AMC was able to successfully complete the stages on time and without any quality issues. So far we had very good success with them in terms of understanding the requirements and keeping the timeline.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

We mainly communicate via Skype. We have ad hoc meetings. They are able to quickly respond to our needs and help us when we ask for it.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

It feels like they’re part of our team. I’m very satisfied with their services.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Not yet. They have done a great job so far.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Actislink provides measuring devices for utility billing and real estate management. I am the CEO.

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH, and what were your goals?

To meet the market expectations and the constant need to improve our products, we hired AMC to design innovative system for measuring water consumption.

How did you select AMC TECH and what were the deciding factors?

I interviewed a couple of companies and saw that AMC truly understood what we needed.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The system consists of the following elements: an electronic measuring radio module (2 types), a radio converter enabling 2-way communication with the modules, a database software and a mobile application for reading data on mobile devices.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team consisted of a very insightful project manager, skilled electronic engineers and knowledgeable software developers.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

After 6 months the basic MVP of the system was successfully delivered within agreed timelines, meeting our requirements. For the remaining 18 months, the system was constantly developed by adding new functionalities, optimizing the system in terms of power consumption and effectivnes of remote reading.

Of course, there were minor bugs in every release, but those were corrected within couple days after filling a report.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

The workflow was smooth and structured. We have biweekly status updates. Primarily, we communicated via email and phone. Every 3 months we had face-to-face meetings at the AMC headquarter.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are very personable and also, very professional. Tomasz, our Project Manager, was well-organized, open minded and utterly reliable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

There is always room for improvement, especially in IoT projects and AMC have proven themselves as fast learners fixing initial disparities. They listen carefuly and apply adequately. Their skills, experience and dedication were an effective remedy to any problem encountered.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m test specialist in company which manufacture steel wheels.

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH, and what were your goals?

We were looking for a company that would design a test stand that would enable the automation of the testing process of manufactured steel wheels.

How did you select AMC TECH and what were the deciding factors?

After market research we decided to choose them because of their knowledge in designing of EOL test benches for automotive sector.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The scope of the project was to develop test bench for steel wheels. The main goal was to build a stand that would improve the efficiency and quality of the tests performed.

We wanted to equip our testing department with End Of Line test bench. There wasn’t any dedicated solution available on the market. We asked them to design and implement tailored solution for our needs.

They standpoint include mechanical part, automatics and dedicated software. The main scope of the system is to acquire data during radial run-out measurement, process it and visualize it on screens (charts, trends, etc.)

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team assigned to our project consisted of project manager, backend engineer, front-end engineer, system architect, automation engineer and mechanical engineer.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The prototype was successfully delivered within agreed timelines, meeting and surpassing internal expectations.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

The workflow between our companies is effective. We have a lot of communication and on time delivery. The team is motivated to achieve the best results and bring as much value as possible. Their response times were very fast and they gave us great constructive feedback.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The engineers in the team really understood what we were trying to do. They always gave genuine feedback. Combining their technical skills with creative problem solving has made the project successful.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I haven’t noticed.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO and co-founder of Noa Marine company which is going to provide fully autonomous and cost-efficient data acquisition service for marine industry: off-shore, oil&gas & aquaculture business and for the whole world’s scientific community.

Our autonomous swarm of unmanned vehicles, which-when being left in a given area - will perform autonomous exploration and supervision without any human intervention.

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH, and what were your goals?

We initially needed a lot of low-level development. Capacity issues meant that our development team was overloaded. We hired AMC TECH for software development of Power Module (based on STM32) in NOA Sentiel vehicle.

Our goal was to successfully complete the development of the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle prototype and test the solution in the ocean.

How did you select AMC TECH and what were the deciding factors?

We had the opportunity to meet the owner of AMC TECH at one of the scientific conferences. As it turned out, AMC has all competences that we were looking for. After personal meeting with the director of the department of embedded systems, we decided to collaborate.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The most important task commissioned by AMC TECH was to program the Power Module communicating with the LLC controller using the CAN protocol. This module is responsible for controlling 10 motors, equipped with wings that allow the robot to swim under water.

Additionally, engineers programmed GPIO expander’s I2C functions for two-way communication for devices such as ballast, thrusters, cameras and LEDs. This module monitors the correct power of the LLC controller and all components.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Our Project manager worked directly with 2 embedded software engineers and supervisor/QA from AMC TECH.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Tasks were accomplished by the team 2 weeks before the deadline. The prototype is fully operational and ready to deploy for underwater tests in the ocean.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Our PM was organizing calls every day. We have shared online folders with documentation. For the purpose of tracking updates, the workflow was based on a task tracker. Communication was smooth and tasks were carried out quickly.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed with the team's commitment. Engineers worked on Saturdays and worked overtime. During the project, the scope of work was extended and yet they fulfilled their tasks ahead of schedule.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We wouldn’t change anything.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm CEO of Rainforrest. I invented the product, and I am developing it in order to improve the breeding conditions of exotic animals. I manage the direction of product development. I introduce its innovations and supervise production processes, starting with hardware and ending with software. AMC, as the main development partner for this product, has collaborated with me on all concepts.

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH, and what were your goals?

I needed an solid IoT company for weather controller development which has all nessary skills ( both software and electronics) in-house.

How did you select AMC TECH and what were the deciding factors?

I chose the company by means of a tender which was obligatory for this type of subsidy. In selecting the AMC company, I was helped not only by the Final Price, which was the most profitable, but also by experience in this type of projects

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The control module connects to the selected weather station ( e.g. Madagascar), collects information on the current microclimate and then replicates the same parameters in the terrarium. The controller using periphery connected to it can simulate weather phonemena such as rain, fog, wind, light intensity, humidity, and ven can simulate a storm. The system is supported with a mobile application for controlling and setting the module parameters.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

About 10 people worked on the project I think. For this project they assigned for us: electronic designer, embedded software engineer, project manager, mobile app developer and CAD designer.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Several growers heave tested our controller and were impressed with its capabilities. They very quickly noticed a number of advantages and possibilities of the IoT system

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

We introduced communication on slack and I was kept informed about the progress of the project. We quickly agreed on minor changes together and set the next milestones during our weekly meetings

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are extremely approachable and flexible. The team is talented and provided us with knowledgeable resources.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

At this point, they have no areas for improvement. Working with them was a pleasure.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of Sklip LLC. We provide telemedicine and E-health consulting services for the dermatology specialty, specific to skin cancer diagnosis.

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH, and what were your goals?

I have hired AMC TECH to create a universal smartphone dermatoscope that is compatible with 99% of the smartphone market, no adapter required.

How did you select AMC TECH and what were the deciding factors?

The scope of the project was to create a digital dermatoscope for capturing medical-grade high definition skin images to better track and manage skin lesions including pigmented nevi and melanoma.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

I was searching for a partner to help me implement my own ideas and product drawings into project format. I found AMC HQ online and contacted them. After a few meetings, the convinced me that they have all the needed resources to complete this project.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

AMC Tech designed and developed our smartphone dermatoscope that is compatible with various mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The overlay consists of advanced optics that allow to enlarge the image several times and a built-in LED that illuminates the skin with polarized lighting.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

AMC TECH provided a mechanical engineer (CAD designer), hardware design engineer and embedded engineer.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

I was satisfied with their work. They guys made a really good job. I’ve received positive feedback from my patients and general consumers.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

AMC TECH acted transparently and maintained regular contact. They delivered everything on time and adhered to our schedule.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

The team was impressive. They really cared about the success of our product. I also really appreciate the help after finished the project. They helped me find and choose subcontractor in the field of manufacturing injection molds. In my opinion, everything was perfect. There’s nothing to improve.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work at Motek Medical as a Technical Project Lead and leading the HocoNet project for our sister company Hocoma. Motek Medical and Hocoma are both part of DIH International, a group of companies that brings together the best brands in advanced rehabilitation solutions for clinical, hospital and research markets.

For what projects/services did your company hire AMC TECH, and what were your goals?

One of the goals of the HocoNet Software platform was to connect our product portfolio and to develop a user portal (web application) to manage and keep track of patient, treatment, and device data.

AMC TECH was hired to develop the web application for HocoNet which consists of several modules (e.g. patient/device management and Treatment Planning). As a separate task AMC Tech also helped us to create an export tool for Microsoft Team Foundation Server.

How did you select AMC TECH and what were the deciding factors?

AMC TECH was recommended to us by a former colleague who worked with them in the past. After an initial telco, they visited our company and presented their history and development projects. Their professional attitude and experience convinced us to start a collaboration.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

During our collaboration we've completed many sprint in the development of the HocoNet web applications. The main responsibilities for AMC TECH were:

• Requirement analysis
• Technical review/detailing of the UX designs and requirements
• Implementation of the functionalities using the Angular framework including HTML, CSS and TypeScript
• End to end testing of the software platform
• Documentation (Specifications, Architecture documentation and test reports)

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team size varied between 3-5 depending on our needs in the project the specialists we included were:

• Local team/project lead
• Frontend developers
• Software tester

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The HocoNet web application is operational at our customers in multiple counties and we're adding new functionalities to the application. The general quality of the deliverables is good and on time.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

AMC Tech team is considered as responsible and punctual with good communication skills. We have regular calls with them about the progress and priorities.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are really flexible. We are impressed with how quick they manage new challenges. AMC Tech team members are professionals who perform their work on time, without sacrificing quality.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

As in every project there were some misunderstandings or minor bugs in the deliverables but the team was quickly to fix any issues that we (or they) uncovered.