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From Prototype to Product: Commercial-Grade Industrial Imaging and Vision Hardware That Enables Reliable Deployment
Why factory automation, QC systems, retail scanners and warehouse sorting machines rely on professional imaging sensors not just algorithms. Most engineering teams begin computer vision with Raspberry Pi cameras, USB webcams or entry-level CMOS modules. These are excellent for prototyping and proof-of-concept demos, especially combined with open frameworks like OpenCV, YOLO or TensorFlow Lite. However, when a vision system becomes a product —not a project—the requirements are
Srihari Maddula
Nov 124 min read


The Antennas That Keep Spacecraft Alive: Why RF Engineering Matters More Than Rockets
When a rocket launches, everyone watches. But once the dust settles and a satellite begins its life in orbit, the most important engineering challenge quietly begins: Can it talk to Earth? Satellites don’t survive because they’re in space — they survive because they stay in contact . Commands from ground Telemetry from orbit Payload data downlinks Emergency beacons One faulty antenna, one miscalculated link budget — and a multi-crore mission becomes a silent piece of metal ci
Srihari Maddula
Nov 125 min read


Why EMI/EMC Fails More Products Than Bugs — and How Free Tools Can Save Your Design
In the age of smart infrastructure solutions and IoT product engineering , EMI control isn’t just about passing certification — it’s about ensuring reliability, interoperability, and public safety . From smart pole technology to industrial automation systems , electromagnetic compatibility ensures that devices coexist without interference — a key requirement for smart city technology partners and embedded systems developers delivering scalable, mission-critical designs. A
Srihari Maddula
Nov 123 min read


Why Safety Standards Decide Whether a Product Succeeds — Not Just Whether It Works
In product engineering, performance gets attention. Safety gets approvals. A prototype that works is great. A product that passes safety testing is what reaches the market. We see it all the time: A smart-home device works beautifully — but fails creepage/clearance spacing. A wearable is perfectly functional — but fails leakage current limits. A sensor node runs fine — but power supply isolation doesn’t meet IEC rules. A PCB is reliable — but the documentation pack for CE ma
Srihari Maddula
Nov 123 min read


Battery Certification is Not Optional — It’s the First Gate Between Prototype and Real Market
Every IoT founder eventually learns a painful truth: If your product has a battery, the rules are stricter than the electronics. A PCB failure burns money. A battery failure burns reputation — and sometimes property. Whether it’s a wearable, tracker, EV telematics device, industrial sensor, medical wearable, drone, or consumer gadget — battery certification is mandatory for global shipment . Most startups focus on: battery capacity weight charging speed backup duration But th
Srihari Maddula
Nov 123 min read


When Electronics Fail Quietly: How Reliability Engineering Protects Spacecraft, EVs and Critical Infrastructure
In consumer electronics, a component failure means an irritated user.In aerospace, defense, EV powertrains, or medical systems , a single fault can trigger mission aborts, safety hazards, or multi-crore recalls. The deeper truth? Electronics rarely die suddenly — they degrade silently. They pass factory tests, but fail in the field when stakes are highest. And that’s where semiconductor reliability engineering transforms products into trusted systems . Thanks to open-source
Srihari Maddula
Nov 124 min read


Advanced Semiconductor Packaging with Open-Source Tools: From PCB-Level Design to Chiplets, BGA, 2.5D/3D Integration and High-Reliability Assembly
In modern electronics, performance limits no longer come from silicon speed — they come from packaging . As processors, power modules, and RF front-ends shrink, thermal density rises, parasitic effects grow, and mechanical reliability margins collapse .A PCB alone is no longer enough. Today’s real-world systems — EV power modules, industrial controllers, AI accelerators, and satellite electronics — depend on advanced packaging and assembly design to survive. For decades, thi
Srihari Maddula
Nov 114 min read


Silicon for the People: How Open FPGA & ASIC Toolchains Are Democratising Chip Design
For decades, creating a custom FPGA or ASIC was something only multinational semiconductor giants could afford.EDA tools were proprietary. Foundry access was restricted. And costs were astronomical. Startups, research labs, or embedded engineering teams didn’t “design silicon.”They bought off-the-shelf chips and optimized around them. But the wall that separated innovators from silicon has now cracked wide open. A new generation of open-source FPGA and ASIC toolchains has
Srihari Maddula
Nov 115 min read


RF Certification is Where Great IoT Products Go to Die — Here’s How Startups Avoid the Trap (Using Free Tools)
When someone builds their first IoT product — a tracker, sensor node, wearable, EV telematics device , or LoRa gateway — everything feels smooth until one point: RF certification. The PCB works perfectly. Firmware runs fine. Power efficiency looks great. And then the certification quote arrives — costing more than your entire BOM budget . That’s when most founders realize: Getting a radio to transmit is easy. Getting it legally certified is hard. RF certification isn’t abo
Srihari Maddula
Nov 114 min read


Why Medical & Healthcare Devices Fail Certification — And How Smart Engineering Teams Avoid It Using Free Tools
If you’ve ever built a medical or wellness device — a wearable ECG , patient monitor , insulin pump , point-of-care analyzer , or even a Bluetooth thermometer — you already know this truth: Building the product is hard. Certifying it is harder. Once you enter compliance, you’re suddenly surrounded by intimidating acronyms: IEC 60601 , IEC 62304 , ISO 13485 , ISO 14971 , FDA 510(k) , UL 2900 , and more. Even brilliant engineering teams stall because certification demands mor
Srihari Maddula
Nov 114 min read


Why Automotive Startups Struggle With ISO 26262 – And How Smart Teams Shortcut Certification With Free Tools
Electric vehicles, ADAS systems, e-bikes, battery management systems, and autonomous shuttles all share one non-negotiable requirement — functional safety . Safety isn’t a checkbox. It’s a culture. When a battery pack overheats, a steering ECU resets mid-turn, or a brake controller misreads a sensor, lives are at stake. The guiding principle of automotive design remains simple: “When it fails, it must fail safely.” That’s the essence of ISO 26262 , the global functional sa
Srihari Maddula
Nov 113 min read


The Invisible Language of Wireless: How Open-Source DSP and SDR Cores Are Powering the Next Generation of Radios, Satellites and Chipsets
A phone call.A drone video feed.A satellite downlink.A Wi-Fi packet.A radar sweep. They all seem simple on the surface — but under every one of these technologies lies the same invisible foundation: Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSP is the mathematics that turns radio waves into information .It ’s the invisible layer that powers nearly every communication system — from smartphones to satellites. Two decades ago, this was the territory of defense labs and chip manufacturers
Srihari Maddula
Nov 115 min read


Engineering with Acoustics: Open-Source Simulation and DSP Stacks for Ultrasonic, Piezo, MEMS and Industrial Sonar Systems
Acoustics is one of the least understood — yet most fascinating — domains in modern electronics.Unlike purely digital systems, sound involves mechanical waves , damping, resonance, materials, and geometry. Small physical changes — enclosure thickness, bonding glue, or transducer shape — can shift performance dramatically. If you’re building: Ultrasonic range sensors Medical imaging probes Hydrophones or underwater sonar Structural inspection (NDT) devices you’re working at th
Srihari Maddula
Nov 114 min read


Privacy Policy Basics Explained for Businesses
In today’s digital landscape, businesses developing complex IoT and embedded systems must prioritize data protection. A well-crafted privacy policy is not just a legal formality; it is a critical document that builds trust, ensures compliance, and safeguards your company’s reputation. I will guide you through the essential components of a privacy policy, tailored specifically for companies working with intricate IoT environments. This post will clarify the technical and regul
Srihari Maddula
Nov 114 min read


Industrial LiDAR & mmWave Radar: Open-Source Stacks Enabling 3D Perception, Mapping and Autonomous Navigation
LiDAR and radar perception are no longer reserved for self-driving cars.They now form the nervous system of modern infrastructure —enabling intelligent automation across industries: Autonomous warehouse robots Mining and construction vehicles Drones for terrain mapping and surveying Smart city crowd analytics and traffic systems Factory safety scanners and collision avoidance Defense surveillance and border security Structural inspection and digital twin creation Traditionall
Srihari Maddula
Nov 114 min read


The New Space Engineering Playbook: How Open Toolchains Are Helping Small Teams Build Satellite-Grade Hardware
A decade ago, building a satellite required national programs, aerospace contractors, and multi-crore budgets. Today, a small engineering team with laptops, SDRs, and open-source toolchains can: Plan trajectories Simulate orbits Develop flight software Operate global ground stations Space is no longer a government privilege — it’s an engineering challenge. Open frameworks have transformed orbital missions from elite programs into collaborative, reproducible, and accessible s
Srihari Maddula
Nov 114 min read


Robots in the Warehouse: How Open-Source Stacks Are Building the Factories of the Future
A decade ago, warehouse automation meant kilometers of conveyor belts and PLCs hardwired into the floor. Today, warehouses are alive — fleets of mobile robots ( AGVs , AMRs , pallet movers, and sorting bots) glide silently through aisles, working faster, safer, and smarter than forklifts or human runners ever could. And here’s the fascinating part: Much of this robotics revolution isn’t proprietary — it’s open-source. From SLAM and motion planning to fleet orchestration an
Srihari Maddula
Nov 114 min read


Building Autonomous Drone Systems Using Open-Source Flight Stacks and Ground Software
How industries, defense, and smart city ecosystems can build professional UAVs without proprietary lock-in Autonomous drones have moved far beyond hobby projects. They now monitor crops, inspect powerlines, deliver medical supplies, secure borders, and survey disaster zones. Yet one misconception remains constant: building a professional autonomous drone requires expensive proprietary autopilots and licensed mission software. That used to be true. Today, open and community-dr
Srihari Maddula
Nov 105 min read


Innovating Product Development Through Advanced EMS
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven market, innovation in product development is the foundation of success.Businesses that embrace advanced electronics solutions are redefining how products are conceptualized, built, and deployed. These innovations — powered by IoT product engineering , AI-powered embedded systems , and industrial automation — enable faster time-to-market, enhanced product reliability, and optimized cost efficiency. At EurthTech , our mission is to h
Eurth Engineering
Nov 103 min read


When Software Cannot Fail: The Hidden World of Open-Source Operating Systems in Space, Defense, and Safety-Critical Machines
Most people never think about the software keeping airplanes in the sky, satellites alive in deep space, or nuclear sensors monitoring radiation levels under mountains. But embedded systems engineers do. Because in these environments, embedded systems development doesn’t get a second chance. A single bit-flip can cost a mission. A stalled thread can crash a satellite. A missing watchdog reset can turn a $5 million drone into a falling brick. We live in a world surrounded by
Srihari Maddula
Nov 54 min read
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