Frequently Asked Questions.

Straight answers about how Embedism works, what we build, and who we build it with.

What does Embedism do?

Embedism provides product design, electronic engineering, firmware engineering, and manufacturing services to businesses developing new products or updating existing ones.

Where are you based?

Both our design studio and manufacturing facility are located in Brixton, South London.

What is "bridge manufacturing"?

Bridge manufacturing addresses the "volume gap" between prototyping and mass manufacturing by manufacturing products, typically in quantities from 50-5000 units.

What volume of units can you manufacture?

We can manufacture just 1 unit up to many thousands of units.

Do you work with startups / pre-seed companies?

We regularly work with small startups that have limited development budgets, and companies looking to raise seed capital in the near future.

What does an engagement with Embedism typically look like?

Embedism can be engaged right at the start of a project (the ideation phase), or later on during the product design phases of development. Typically our clients work with us throughout the entire product design lifecycle, right from ideation through to manufacture.

Do you work with clients outside the UK?

We work with clients globally, primarily in the UK, EU, USA, and Asia.

What does ISO 9001 certification mean for your clients?

Embedism's ISO 9001 certification means that our clients can trust that we have an externally validated, rigorous process in place for ensuring our work is high quality. This ensures that a methodical product development process is followed, documented, and efficient which reduces re-designs and gets our clients to market faster.

Can you take over a project that was started elsewhere?

We can take on a project at any stage, even if it was started internally or by another product design agency. We will always conduct a thorough review of the existing designs and products before starting any further work.

What's the difference between Embedism and a typical electronics design agency / CEM?

A typical electronics agency only handles the electronics, and sometimes firmware, of your design. Embedism handles industrial design, mechanical engineering, electronics, firmware, DFM, procurement, and manufacturing - all with one team working from the same location. Embedism is a vertically integrated product design agency that can handle all of your product needs in-house.

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