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Warehouse positioning, engineered for efficiency and accuracy

Stop the search, find the solution. We design and deploy high-accuracy positioning systems that give you total, real-time visibility over your assets, inventory, and vehicles to optimize every inch of your warehouse.
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The challenges with Warehouse positioning

Lack of real-time visibility in the warehouse is no longer just an inconvenience, it’s a direct operational and financial liability.

01

Inefficient inventory management

  • The problem
    Inaccurate inventory counts, lost pallets, and manual search times slow down operations and lead to costly delays. This lack of visibility can result in significant financial losses and customer dissatisfaction.
  • The impact
    Without a reliable system to track assets, businesses suffer from "ghost inventory," where the system shows stock that is physically missing, and prolonged picking times that directly impact fulfillment efficiency.

02

Underutilized assets

  • The problem
    High-value assets like forklifts and other vehicles are not used to their full potential due to a lack of visibility over their real-time location and usage. This leads to inefficient asset allocation and unnecessary capital expenditure.
  • The impact
    Operators waste time searching for equipment, and managers cannot analyze usage patterns to optimize fleet size and maintenance schedules.

03

Operational bottlenecks

  • The problem
    Without real-time data on material flow, identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the supply chain is nearly impossible. This can be caused by inefficient routing, poor space utilization, and traffic in high-density areas.
  • The impact
    These bottlenecks lead to wasted time, increased labor costs, and delayed shipments, directly impacting the bottom line.

03

Risk and safety

  • The problem
    The lack of real-time location data for workers and vehicles increases the risk of accidents and makes it difficult to manage safety in hazardous zones. Manual safety checks are often unreliable and prone to human error.
  • The impact
    This can result in workplace injuries, regulatory fines, and legal liabilities.

Our solutions

We provide a complete, modular solution that transforms these challenges into a competitive advantage. Our system delivers a seamless transition from a "blind" operation to a data-driven, intelligent warehouse.

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The hardware foundation for precision

High-accuracy UWB & BLE tags

We provide a range of tags engineered for the warehouse environment. Our UWB tags offer centimeter-level accuracy for high-value assets and equipment, while BLE tags provide a cost-effective, wide-coverage solution for general inventory. Our tags are robust and designed to perform in challenging RF environments.

Autopositioning anchors

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.

Integrated gateways

Our gateways act as the central hub, connecting all tags and anchors to the wider network. They seamlessly integrate a wide range of protocols—from UWB and BLE for location data to LTE-M and Wi-Fi for backhaul communication—ensuring a robust and reliable network foundation.

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The software intelligence for action

Real-time location engine

Our core location engine is a hero block that delivers centimeter-level accuracy using UWB and advanced algorithms. We leverage techniques like Kalman filters and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) to enhance performance and mitigate NLOS errors in complex industrial settings, ensuring precise tracking even in obstructed areas.

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., IMUs, environmental) to detect complex scenarios, such as a pallet being dropped or a vehicle entering a restricted zone.

Automated workflows

Our systems enable precise, automated actions based on location data. We can implement Local Automation Rules Engines that trigger events—such as sending an alert, shutting down a machine, or adjusting vehicle speed—without relying on the cloud, ensuring instant, low-latency responses.

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The analytics & integration for optimization

Data analytics and optimization

We turn continuous streams of location data into actionable business intelligence. Our Data Analytics & Insights Framework leverages machine learning to identify bottlenecks, optimize picking routes, and improve overall operational efficiency.

Unified enterprise integration

Our API Gateway & Integration Layer enables seamless connection with your existing enterprise systems, such as WMS, ERP, and inventory management platforms. This ensures our solution delivers full business value by integrating with your core operational platforms.

Resilience and compliance

Our solutions are built with an Offline Resilience & Backup Module that allows them to continue logging critical location data during network outages, with automatic synchronization once connectivity is restored. Our systems also meet stringent safety and security standards, including cryptographic authentication between tags and anchors.

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Business benefits

Increased operational efficiency

Reduce manual search times and optimize picking routes to improve fulfillment speed by up to 25%.

Maximized asset utilization

Gain real-time visibility into vehicle and equipment usage to optimize fleet size and maintenance, reducing unnecessary capital expenditure.

Enhanced safety

Implement automated safety alerts and geofencing to prevent accidents and ensure regulatory compliance.

Full data control

Transform raw location data into actionable intelligence, enabling data-driven decisions for your entire warehouse operation.

What we bring to your project

We believe a great positioning solution is not just a technology stack; it’s an operational asset that transforms how you manage your warehouse. Our expertise in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and deterministic systems ensures we can deliver on the promise of precision where every millisecond and centimeter counts. We partner with you from day one, offering comprehensive services that turn a concept into a strategic advantage.

From audit to a full-scale solution

We don't just sell technology—we build a complete, end-to-end solution tailored to your warehouse operations. Our partnership is a journey that supports your operational and strategic goals.

Strategic roadmap & solution audit

We begin with a deep dive into your warehouse layout, operational needs, and business objectives. Our team maps your challenges to our proven building blocks, defining a clear IoT Strategic Roadmap that minimizes risk and accelerates development.

Seamless integration with business operations

We build the necessary API gateways and integration layers to connect your new RTLS ecosystem with your existing enterprise systems, such as WMS, ERP, and inventory management platforms. This ensures data from our trackers becomes actionable intelligence that supports your core operational processes.

Custom product development

We transform your roadmap into reality. Our services cover the entire development lifecycle, from designing and prototyping an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) to full-scale commercialization, ensuring your solution is perfectly aligned with your unique requirements.

Operational support & optimization

Our partnership extends beyond deployment. We provide tools for remote diagnostics, field support, and OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, ensuring your system remains reliable, secure, and ready to evolve with your business. We also help you use the gathered data to continuously optimize workflows and achieve your business goals.

Where our solutions fit

Our expertise in warehouse positioning allows us to deliver optimized solutions across multiple applications, solving critical operational challenges with uncommon speed and precision.

Warehousing & logistics

  • Real-time inventory management
    Achieve unprecedented inventory accuracy and optimize material flow by tracking every pallet, container, and vehicle in real-time. This eliminates "ghost inventory" and reduces costly manual searches.
  • Workflow optimization
    Analyze UWB data streams to identify bottlenecks, optimize picking routes, and improve overall operational efficiency. Our systems provide the data needed to make intelligent, data-driven decisions for your entire warehouse.
  • Fleet management
    Gain total visibility into the location and usage of your forklifts and other vehicles. This allows you to optimize routes, analyze usage patterns, and schedule predictive maintenance to maximize asset utilization.
  • Supply chain automation
    We enable automated workflows by using our Multi-Source Event Correlation Engine to trigger actions, such as sending alerts or directing AGVs, when assets enter or exit a specific zone.

Industrial & manufacturing

  • Tool & equipment tracking
    Precisely locate tools and equipment on the factory floor, minimizing search time and reducing loss. This is crucial in highly regulated environments where misplacing a tool can lead to costly incidents.
  • Safety zone management
    Implement secure geofencing boundaries with UWB to automatically track the proximity of workers and vehicles to hazardous zones. Our Local Automation Rules Engines can trigger real-time alerts or even shut down machinery to prevent accidents.
  • Material flow optimization
    Gain a strategic view of material flow by tracking parts and components, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing production line efficiency. This ensures materials are always where they need to be, when they need to be there.

Ports & freight terminals

  • Container tracking
    Monitor the precise location of every container within a busy port or freight terminal. Our UWB RTLS provides the accuracy needed to streamline container handling and reduce operational delays.
  • Vehicle & crane management
    Track the location and movement of vehicles and cranes in real-time to optimize traffic flow, prevent collisions, and improve overall port safety and efficiency.
  • Automated yard management
    Our solutions provide the real-time location data needed to power automated yard management systems, enabling automated gate control and efficient container placement.

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Testimonials

“I think the key takeaway from needCode is their ability to adapt and understand the customer's requirements. That took away probably a large portion of what could have been a lot of development time and expense for both companies.”
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Bob Folkestad
President at Creative Werks
“One aspect that truly sets needCode apart is its profound expertise in firmware development. Their proficiency in various programming languages, embedded systems and hardware architecture is truly impressive. When faced with difficult problems, their strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset shine through, allowing them to overcome obstacles with remarkable ease.”
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“I worked with needCode while leading the NWTN-Berlin team in 2018. A big chunk for our FW development has been outsourced to them and they had proven to iterate very quickly, following specs and deliver on time. It was great working with them. I recommend working with needCode’s team on any Embedded SW development.”
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“needCode Team proved to be one of the best engineers I have ever met. The part I like the most about the team is the more difficult an obstacle seems to be, the more motivated they were to find a solution and a way forward.”
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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.