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Asset Tracking: The blueprint for a smarter operation

Stop losing valuable equipment and start gaining valuable insights. Our custom asset tracking solutions deliver real-time visibility and strategic intelligence that turn your assets into a competitive advantage.
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Challenges of untracked assets

Without a reliable system to track assets, businesses suffer from hidden costs that impact productivity and profitability.

Inventory blind spots

The struggle with "ghost inventory" and the inability to know the precise location of tools, equipment, or materials, leading to wasted time and operational delays.

Operational inefficiencies

A lack of real-time data prevents managers from analyzing usage patterns, optimizing asset allocation, and improving overall workflow efficiency.

Unplanned downtime

Misplaced tools or equipment can halt critical workflows, leading to costly production interruptions and missed deadlines.

Safety & security risks

In highly regulated environments, untracked assets can lead to safety incidents (e.g., Foreign Object Debris in aviation) or unauthorized access to high-value equipment.

Our asset tracking solutions

We build a complete, intelligent ecosystem tailored to your operational needs, with an emphasis on accuracy, resilience, and actionable data.

01

The foundation of data capture

Custom tags & anchors

We engineer custom UWB tags, beacons, and anchors that are more than simple transponders. Our tags can be miniaturized for wearables or ruggedized for industrial environments, ensuring perfect fit and durability.

Rapid deployment

We eliminate the need for manual calibration of every anchor with our unique autopositioning anchors. This solution simplifies infrastructure setup, reducing deployment time from days to minutes, and is ideal for dynamic warehouse layouts or temporary setups.

Multi-protocol support

Our tags are built to support multiple protocols. We combine UWB for centimeter-level accuracy and BLE for cost-effective, wide-coverage tracking, giving you a versatile and resilient network.

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The engine of intelligence

Location & motion engine

Our core engine delivers high-accuracy positioning by fusing data from UWB with our Motion & Orientation Module. This allows the system to understand not just where an asset is, but what it’s doing—whether it’s in motion, dropped, or idle.

Multi-source event correlation

Our Multi-Source Event Correlation Engine transforms raw location data into intelligent events and insights. It combines UWB's precise position with data from other sensors (e.g., temperature, pressure) to detect complex scenarios, such as a high-value asset experiencing a drop.

Custom alerts & geofencing

We build a system that enables precise, automated actions based on location data. You can set custom geofences and triggers to receive instant alerts when an asset enters or exits a predefined zone, or when an unauthorized movement is detected.

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The interface of control

Unified analytics dashboard

We provide a centralized dashboard that visualizes the location, status, and usage history of all your assets in real time. This interface is designed to transform complex data into clear, actionable intelligence.

Seamless API integration

We build the necessary API gateways to connect your new asset tracking system with your existing enterprise systems, such as MES, WMS, and ERP. This ensures our solution delivers full business value by integrating with your core operational platforms.

Business benefits

Our asset tracking solutions are engineered to deliver a clear and measurable return on investment, transforming operational challenges into strategic advantages.

Boost productivity

Reduce manual search times and eliminate the costly downtime associated with misplaced tools and equipment.

Optimize resource allocation

Gain a strategic view of asset utilization to right-size your inventory, reduce unnecessary capital expenditure, and streamline workflows.

Enhance safety & security

Implement geofencing and automated alerts to prevent accidents and protect high-value assets from unauthorized access or theft.

Improve compliance

Generate automated reports on tool usage, location, and maintenance history, ensuring you meet strict regulatory and safety standards.

Where our solutions fit

Our expertise in asset tracking allows us to deliver optimized solutions across a diverse range of sectors, solving critical operational challenges with precision and speed.

  • Industrial & manufacturing
    Tool & equipment tracking to prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) incidents in aviation and to optimize production line efficiency.
  • Healthcare & life sciences
    Medical asset management for expensive infusion pumps and diagnostic tools, ensuring equipment availability and reducing search times.
  • Construction
    On-site tool tracking to keep track of high-value tools and equipment on large construction sites, reducing theft and improving resource allocation.
  • Mining & heavy industry
    Monitoring the location and status of heavy machinery and vehicles in challenging outdoor environments to optimize operations and improve safety.
  • Events & hospitality
    Tracking equipment, personnel, and guest flow to improve operational efficiency and enhance security at large-scale events and venues.

What we bring to your project

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Our partnership is built on flexibility, allowing you to choose the level of engagement that best suits your needs.

01

Hardware development

We can design and engineer custom UWB tags, anchors, and beacons tailored to your specific application and environment.

02

Software development

We can deliver the core location engine, analytics dashboards, and API integrations that connect with your existing hardware and systems.

03

The complete ecosystem

For a low-risk, end-to-end solution, we can combine our hardware and software expertise to build a complete asset tracking ecosystem from the ground up, providing a seamless, one-stop-shop for your project.

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“needCode is an outstanding partner. Their quick follow-up, scalability, and extensive professional network set them apart. Their expertise in wireless technologies has been valuable, supporting us from low-level drivers to architecture discussions.”
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“needCode did a great job improving the firmware of the Vai Kai connected toys and developing new features, surpassing our expectations multiple times. I would definitely recommend hiring Bartek and needCode for the embedded software projects!”
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Manufacturing

Modern manufacturing machines are typically equipped with IoT sensors that capture performance data. AIoT technology analyzes this sensor data, and based on vibration patterns, the AI predicts the machine's behavior and recommends actions to maintain optimal performance. This approach is highly effective for predictive maintenance, promoting safer working environments, continuous operation, longer equipment lifespan, and less downtime. Additionally, AIoT enhances quality control on production lines.

For example, Sentinel, a monitoring system used in pharmaceutical production by IMA Pharma, employs AI to evaluate sensor data along the production line. The AI detects and improves underperforming components, ensuring efficient machine operation and maintaining high standards in drug manufacturing.

Logistics & supply chain

IoT devices - from fleet vehicles and autonomous warehouse robots to scanners and beacons - generate large amounts of data in this industry. When combined with AI, this data can be leveraged for tracking, analytics, predictive maintenance, autonomous driving, and more, offering greater visibility into logistics operations and enhancing vendor partnerships.

Example: Amazon employs over 750,000 autonomous mobile robots to assist warehouse staff with heavy lifting, delivery, and package handling tasks. Other examples include AI-powered IoT devices such as cameras, RFID sensors, and beacons that help monitor goods' movement and track products within warehouses and during transportation. AI algorithms can also estimate arrival times and forecast delays by analyzing traffic conditions.

Retail

IoT sensors monitor movement and customer flow within a building, while AI algorithms analyze this data to offer insights into traffic patterns and product preferences. This information enhances understanding of customer behavior, helps prevent stockouts, and improves customer analytics to drive sales. Furthermore, AIoT enables retailers to deliver personalized shopping experiences by leveraging geographical data and individual shopping preferences.

For instance, IoT sensors track movement and customer flow, and AI algorithms process this information to reveal insights into traffic patterns and product preferences. This ultimately leads to better customer understanding, stockout prevention, and enhanced sales analytics.

Agriculture

Recent research by Continental reveals that over 27% of surveyed farmers utilize drones for aerial land analysis. These devices capture images of crops as they are and transmit them to a dashboard for further assessment. However, AI can enhance this process even further.

For example, AIoT-powered drones can photograph crops at various growth stages, assess plant health, detect diseases, and recommend optimal harvesting strategies to maximize yield. Additionally, these drones can be employed for targeted crop treatments, irrigation monitoring and management, soil health analysis, and more.

Smart Cities

Smart cities represent another domain where AIoT applications can enhance citizens' well-being, facilitate urban infrastructure planning, and guide future city development. In addition to traffic management, IoT devices equipped with AI can monitor energy consumption patterns, forecast demand fluctuations, and dynamically optimize energy distribution. AI-powered surveillance cameras and sensors can identify suspicious activities, monitor crowd density, and alert authorities to potential security threats in real-time, improving public safety and security.

For example, an AIoT solution has been implemented in Barcelona to manage water and energy sustainably. The city has installed IoT sensors across its water supply system to gather water pressure, flow rate, and quality data. AI algorithms analyze this information to identify leaks and optimize water usage. Similarly, smart grids have been introduced to leverage AI to predict demand and distribute energy efficiently, minimizing waste and emissions. As a result, these initiatives have enabled the city to reduce water waste by 25%, increase renewable energy usage by 17%, and lower greenhouse gas emissions by 19%.

Healthcare

Integrating AI and IoT in healthcare enables hospitals to deliver remote patient care more efficiently while reducing the burden on facilities. Additionally, AI can be used in clinical trials to preprocess data collected from sensors across extensive target and control groups.

For example, intelligent wearable technologies enable doctors to monitor patients remotely. In real-time, sensors collect vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose levels. AI algorithms then analyze this data, assisting doctors in detecting issues early, developing personalized treatment plans, and enhancing patient outcomes.

Smart Homes

The smart home ecosystem encompasses smart thermostats, locks, security cameras, energy management systems, heating, lighting, and entertainment systems. AI algorithms analyze data from these devices to deliver context-specific recommendations tailored to each user. This enables homeowners to use utilities more efficiently, create a personalized living space, and achieve sustainability goals.

For example, LifeSmart offers a comprehensive suite of AI-powered IoT tools for smart homes, connecting new and existing intelligent appliances and allowing customers to manage them via their smartphones. Additionally, they provide an AI builder framework for deploying AI on smart devices, edge gateways, and the cloud, enabling AI algorithms to process data and user behavior autonomously.

Maintenance (Post-Release Support)

When your product is successfully launched and available on the market we provide ongoing support and maintenance services to ensure your product remains competitive and reliable. This includes prompt resolution of any reported issues through bug fixes and updates.

We continuously enhance product features based on user feedback and market insights, optimizing performance and user experience.

Our team monitors product performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and proactively addresses potential issues. This phase aims to sustain product competitiveness, ensure customer satisfaction, and support long-term success in the market.

Commercialization (From MVP to Product

Our software team focuses on completing the full product feature range, enhancing the user interface and experience, and handling all corner cases. We prepare product software across the whole lifecycle by providing all necessary procedures, such as manufacturing support and firmware upgrade.

We also finalize the product's hardware design to ensure robustness, scalability and cost-effectiveness.

This includes rigorous testing procedures to validate product performance, reliability, and security. We manage all necessary certifications and regulatory compliance requirements to ensure the product meets industry standards and legal obligations.

By the end of this phase, your product is fully prepared for mass production and commercial deployment, with all documentation and certifications in place.

Prototyping (From POC to MVP)

Our development team focuses on implementing core product features and use cases to create a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP). We advance to refining the hardware design, moving from initial concepts to detailed PCB design allowing us to assemble first prototypes. Updated documentation from the Design phase ensures alignment with current project status. A basic test framework is established to conduct preliminary validation tests.

This prepares the product for real-world demonstrations to stakeholders, customers, and potential investors.

This phase is critical for validating market readiness and functionality before proceeding to full-scale production.

Design (From Idea to POC)

We meticulously select the optimal technology stack and hardware components based on your smart product idea with detailed use cases and feature requirements (Market Requirements Document / Business Requirements Document). Our team conducts thorough assessments of costs, performance metrics, power consumption, and resource requirements.

Deliverables include a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD), detailed Software Architecture plans, an Initial Test Plan outlining validation strategies, Regulatory Compliance Analysis to ensure adherence to relevant standards, and a Proof of Concept (POC) prototype implemented on breakout boards.

This phase aims to validate the technical feasibility of your concept and establish a solid foundation for further development.

If you lack a validated idea and MRD/BRD, consider utilizing our IoT Strategic Roadmap service to gain insights into target markets, user needs, and desired functionality. Having a structured plan in the form of an IoT Strategic Roadmap before development begins is crucial to mitigate complications in subsequent product development phases.