Nigel Sharplin Managing Director BE (Hons), CMEngNZ., PDINZ Logan Stephens Product Design Manager BE Mech (Hons) Steven Morrison Senior Product Design Engineer BE Mech (Hons) Jonathan Upsdell Senior Product Design Engineer BE (Hons) Liam Hooper Industrial Product Designer BProdDesign Oliver Sharplin Software Engineer BE (Hons) Nathan Jiang Software Development Engineer MAC (Hons) Finn Bright Software Engineer BE Robert Helps Embedded System Engineer B.Eng.Tech Tim Lamborn Senior Embedded Systems Design Engineer BE (Hons) Bob Walton Senior Electronics and Software Engineer ​ Jonathan Smith Graduate Embedded Systems Engineer BE (Hons) Alexander Doyle Graduate Embedded Systems Engineer BE (Hons) Maria Kay Marketing Lead MA (Hons) Wynn Jiao Finance and Administration Manager MPA Olivia Powell Marketing Intern BProdDesign | Master of Business Student Our team are experts in disciplines of innovation, design strategy, product design, engineering and user experience. We invest in creating a culture rich in ideas, learning, knowledge and empathy for all the people involved in the life-cycle of your new product and service. We know that with an attitude to solve the hard problems in collaboration with your team and your customers, we will not only have fun, we will also help ensure your success. Collaboration is at the heart of our successful Team Our Design Thinkers Talk to Us

Previous Next A story of technology and market collaboration which goes back to 2005. With inFact's strong technology base and fibre-gen's ultimate access to the forestry sector, it was a natural partnership to form. inFact provided all of the technology management services to the business including specialised outsource design and manufacturing services. inFact's investment in the business was based on the potential for the significant reduction in processing waste in the forestry sector that these tools enable – allowing logs to be processed according to their quality. Now with improved features, the HITMAN HM220 remains the only tool in its class for delivering powerful stiffness related log segregation in your business. Initial forestry tool in the fibre-gen's HITMAN family HITMAN HM220 by fibre-gen The HITMAN HM220 has a proven pedigree, providing accurate determination of wood properties and performing reliably over many years in extreme operational environments. Peter Carter // CEO // fibre-gen The Project The project team works side-by-side with the client to ensure product functionality, marketability and usability are resolved through proof of concept prototypes. These are tested and refined to ensure all aspects of the solution are understood, key risks are identified and project goals are achieved. THINK This tool was at proof-of-concept stage and demonstrated the science in the tool. inFact were responsible for designing the tool for manufacture and for the transfer to low volume sub-contract assembly. LISTEN Carter Holt Harvey subsidiary fibre-gen approached inFact having already developed a proof of concept prototype product with Industrial Research Limited. The product required commercialisation and production ready for manufacture. OUTCOME The tool is designed for its environment. The rugged case is sealed for water ingress and is tough to withstand the loose cargo test in the back of the a ute. Up to 8% yield improvement and waste reduction are made possible in certain markets. inFact was able to carry key brand messages into the range of fibre-gen instruments to create market confidence around a small start-up technology venture. ​ Capabilities used on this project Product Design Prototyping Manufacturing Talk to Us

Previous Next The SHARK System is a versatile and cost-effective Powerchair control solution designed to fit the majority of standard power chair applications. The SHARK System became the world's largest-ever selling electric wheelchair remote control. inFact Development Activities: - Product architecture - Connector concept and patent - Mechanical detail design for assembly - Documentation for FDA - Precision tooling management - Automation machinery for connector - Assembly documentation - Operator training and debug - Production support The SHARK System is a versatile and cost-effective Powerchair control solution designed to fit many standard power chair applications. Shark Wheelchair System by Dynamic Controls A stylish modern joystick remote that is simple to use and configure. Dynamic Controls The Project The project team works side-by-side with the client to ensure product functionality, marketability and usability are resolved through proof of concept prototypes. These are tested and refined to ensure all aspects of the solution are understood, key risks are identified and project goals are achieved. THINK Dynamic had several teams working on electronic software and industrial design elements of the product range. Conceptual work was undertaken to trial DFM techniques and automation was a major driver in this. inFact was involved in the mechanical engineering of the product and its manufacturing system. Extensive testing both for environmental and compliance was undertaken. The cost reduction programme and integration with electronics and supply chain requirements driving many of the hard to resolve issues. Marketing drove customer requirements and it was during this development that it became obvious to inFact that a design front end to understand customer needs for ourselves was going to be a primary requirement. LISTEN Dynamic Controls produces most of the worlds powered wheelchair controllers and 50% of these are the Shark product range. Earlier models, however, were designed without due consideration of design for manufacture and largely ignored the installation, service and parts stocking requirements that represent significant cost as volumes ramp to meet global demand. OUTCOME Shark is Dynamic's most successful product range ever. It has huge market penetration and many of the design solutions incorporated in these products have been carried into subsequent designs and have become embedded in many Invacare (parent) products. ​ Capabilities used on this project Industrial Design Prototyping Customer Insights Talk to Us

Previous Next The splicer® is a unique handheld tool for slicing apples into bite-size pieces for people of all ages. Better and safer than a knife, the “Spiral Slicer” is a fun way of getting children to enjoy eating healthy snacks. Key product features: - Unique and fun kid friendly cutting tool - Aesthetic product showing branding opportunity within customer homes - Tuned cutting features require minimal slicing force - Quality injection moulded part with complex geometry A FUN and EASY way to core and splice your apples splicer by Heartland The Splicer is designed to let you prepare, your favourite love apple in a unique way that everyone of all ages can enjoy. Easy to eat splices and no core. Heartland Fruit NZ Limited The Project The project team works side-by-side with the client to ensure product functionality, marketability and usability are resolved through proof of concept prototypes. These are tested and refined to ensure all aspects of the solution are understood, key risks are identified and project goals are achieved. THINK inFact was involved in different areas: - User insights, concept generation; - Rapid prototyping to validate a range of configurations; - Food safe material selection, dish washable; - Safety, cutting surfaces; - Industrial design. The parts complex geometry required the use of a 4 part injection molding tool. Simulated flow molding was used to fine-tune the design and ensure correct molding. LISTEN inFact was asked to explore opportunities for increased brand recognition through the use of a fun apple cutting accessory. OUTCOME The inFact team delivered Apple Splicer a quality product ready for market. ​ Capabilities used on this project Industrial Design Product Design Prototyping Talk to Us

Embedded Firmware Design Code architecture is at the heart of great firmware to minimise hardware cost, power consumption and customer support demands while delivering high performance and reliability. Our specialist team are dedicated to test-driven development ensuring the embedded code connects seamlessly to other layers in the stack through the application of design principles and processes, including peer review, stage testing and customer evaluation. Connected technology products and value-add services System Requirements and Features Specification Effective planning enables efficient code development and deployment Following requirements planning and features selection, the firmware architecture is mapped out to determine the structure of the code. Application layers from the cloud to the hardware interfaces are reviewed at this stage to optimise the system and ensure these protocols are appropriate for security, performance and risk. Security and Compliance Standards Functional prototypes provide validation before DFM Security forms an important backdrop to the development cycle and typically specialist firms are brought in to advise on the risks and mitigation strategies. A work plan will be put in place to implement the required protections and a test matrix is used to carry out penetration testing. Where relevant standards apply, these requirements will be built into the work plans and documented to enable agencies to quickly assess conformity. Coding and Debug Wider scoping of product options to rapidly converge on an inspired solution Using agile methods, the team agrees weekly sprints and develops a test specification for the low level code and its interfaces. Software is tested and documented in parallel while code reviews are carried out with other members of the software team. Next Capability Previous Capability Talk to Us

Product Design Embedded Firmware Electronics Hardware Cloud and App New Product Introduction Product Compliance ​​We are about creating and engineering unique products that meet the needs and desires of your end customers The project is an entire success and we are really happy with the system performance. Thanks to you guys we made the deadlines on budget! Brad Nolan, Trimble Pleasure's Mine. Once you left we all couldn't stop talking about how smart and productive inFact is. Can't wait to see how this project works out, let alone other work in the future!! Tim Sojberg, ZIP.org.nz You delivered on our vision and took it further by challenging our own expectations, while navigating the challenges of supply chain disruptions and remote working. We are proud of the end product and grateful we had you onboard too. St John Vuetilovoni, Aeroqual You guys have performed really well and I have nothing but praise for the work you have done for us. Kevin Maurice With inFact we can have a wide range of readily accessible skills under one roof. This has proved valuable in a number of areas. Chris Woodman, TLJones We love engaging with people who have discovered something new and different, solving real and valuable problems and collaborating to create a product or service that is successful we know success can be achieved with a rapidly well designed prototype and a clear business case Our Development Capabilities Our values to work as a team to achieve great outcomes to take responsibility for what we do to practice our professionalism to let our passion show to be conscious of our environment Our philosophies to exceed customer expectations to take a leadership role in the design process to meet our agreed delivery targets to help create a sustainable future Our mission to create and deliver new customer value in the marketplace in collaboration with our clients and partners Our vision to make discernable change in the world through sustainable, breakthrough innovation outcomes Hi-tech Product Design, Innovation and Engineering People have great ideas they want to develop. We innovate, design and prototype to validate customer value and translate this learning into engineered products and services for you. Our Projects Our Vision and Values What Our Clients Say Our Core Purpose We love engaging with people who have discovered something new and different. We help solve your real and valuable problems to serve a sustainable future, bringing science and R&D to commercial outcomes and creating manufacturing opportunities for New Zealand. Aeroqual Ranger™ | Dust 70 Post not marked as liked CCN-8 SoftDrive– Atrax 80 Post not marked as liked Flow Lab 46 Post not marked as liked Perth Valley Visit - ZIP MotoLure 53 Post not marked as liked You're in good company. Latest News #ChangingTheGame NZ Made We are committed to growing New Zealand’s manufacturing base, retaining our know-how for our future generations, and collaborating with our clients to design products that are commercially viable to make here in Aotearoa. Scaling Science Science programmes need to scale for larger field research deployment or be made ready for investment and commercialisation. With a growing reputation amongst New Zealand’s science providers, inFact is providing technology solutions that help deliver on these objectives. Design for a Sustainable Future We recognise the need to create innovative solutions that deliver a low carbon sustainable future. Our values reflect innovative design principles for the environment, the economy and the community. Talk to Us

Previous Next Aeroqual Ranger™ | Dust is a handheld air-quality monitor for real-time active sampling that provides simultaneous measurements of multiple particle fractions (PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10, TSP). The device is cloud-connected with online data visualizations suitable for applications including: industrial and occupational hygiene, environmental monitoring, personal exposure assessments and indoor/outdoor air quality assessments. Ranger features cloud connected real-time data services, enabled from anywhere using Wi-Fi and cellular capability Aeroqual Ranger™ | Dust by Aeroqual You delivered on our vision and took it further by challenging our own expectations, while navigating the challenges of supply chain disruptions and remote working. We are proud of the end product and grateful we had you onboard too. St John Vuetilovoni, Aeroqual The Project The project team works side-by-side with the client to ensure product functionality, marketability and usability are resolved through proof of concept prototypes. These are tested and refined to ensure all aspects of the solution are understood, key risks are identified and project goals are achieved. THINK inFact’s hardware and embedded systems team scoped OS platforms and derived a cost effective integrated SOM module approach that could deliver the end user connectivity and be integrated into the small aesthetic handheld case design. inFact developed the Linux based firmware required to manage and run the system interfaces including display, external USB-C ports, battery management. Aeroqual developers built the user and sensor interfaces and data delivery systems. A new particulate measurement sensor head was developed in parallel with the Ranger handheld where InFact integrated the air quality sensing hardware and firmware into a small form-factor head. LISTEN Aeroqual lead the air-quality sensor market and with its large range of high-end sensors wanted a new cloud-connected data capability on a new handheld platform. Working collaboratively with the Aeroqual team, InFact participated in broader design thinking workshops to understand the market applications and how a new cloud services business might be provisioned. Competitor products were assessed rigorously to specify a key set of requirements. By experimenting with a number of industrial design prototype iterations the team derived learning from key customers about the usability and features that would deliver a differentiated cost competitive offering. OUTCOME inFact engaged with the Aeroqual manufacturing team to design and implement the production and quality management systems using a local Christchurch contract manufacturer. inFact also designed and built the EOL test systems which can be managed remotely. This all NZ collaboration has realised an exciting new, highly aesthetic, product platform that is capable of delivering a scalable level of new online air-quality management services for Aeroqual. The teams have executed on the vision for the product under tough conditions including COVID lockdowns and severe supply chain restrictions. ​ Capabilities used on this project UX Design Branding Embedded Systems Talk to Us

Previous Next inFact worked with UniServices to create prototype enclosures for Halo IPT - Inductive Power Transfer system capable of charging a car over across a 250mm air gap. Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) uses magnetic fields to transfer power from transmitter (track) to receiver (pickup) instead of cables or brushes. This system required mechanical and aesthetic integration for launch in Norway at an international show in 2009. In 2011 Qualcomm, a world-leading provider of wireless technology and services bought the University’s IPT technology for the wireless charging of electric vehicles. This technology is now part of Qualcomm Halo™. high efficiency, high power, large air gap Qualcomm Wireless Power by UniServices The University of Auckland pioneered the invention and development of high efficiency, high power wireless power transfer. UniServices The Project The project team works side-by-side with the client to ensure product functionality, marketability and usability are resolved through proof of concept prototypes. These are tested and refined to ensure all aspects of the solution are understood, key risks are identified and project goals are achieved. THINK inFact worked closely with UniServices to determine the functional and safety requirements of a high voltage system.​ Our Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design teams worked alongside manufacturers and university researchers to deliver a design within a short time frame. LISTEN inFact was commissioned by UniServices to mechanically integrate their inductive power transfer technology into a system of products that were to be launched at the EVS24 electric vehicle trade show in Norway. inFact’s brief was to create a believable family aesthetic that communicated the technology’s high power transfer abilities across a 250mm air gap, while displaying its New Zealand origins. OUTCOME inFact heavily utilised CAD and CNC manufacturing processes to ensure all components fitted and worked the first time.​ inFact designed, built and shipped the system within a month such that it was ready for the client to take to CES - Consumer Electronics Show, where the success of the system was due to the professional results collectively achieved.​ inFact rapidly developed a striking visual display piece to demonstrate the wireless power transfer of the Qualcomm Halo technology. ​ Capabilities used on this project Product Design ​ ​ Talk to Us

Previous Next inFact developed the Metropolis high-tech solar-powered Pay and Display Parking Meter for Integrated Technology Solutions Limited (former Cash Handling Systems) to target their international market. Metropolis Pay & Display is the firm favourite in New Zealand with GIS terminals making up 95% of the on-street parking market. GIS holds the largest site in Australasia with Auckland Super City operating 1000 of these parking terminals. Award winning road-side parking meter Metropolis Pay & Display by ITS The fact that the Good Design Award has been won by some highly noted designers and design teams, including Apple for the latest iPods and BMW for the Z4 Roadster, puts into perspective the level of quality of inFact’s design work. The Metro is today one of our best selling products and it is exciting that inFact has achieved international recognition for their design contribution. Mark Oliver // Technical Director // Cash Handling Systems The Project The project team works side-by-side with the client to ensure product functionality, marketability and usability are resolved through proof of concept prototypes. These are tested and refined to ensure all aspects of the solution are understood, key risks are identified and project goals are achieved. THINK The team ran a design process that identified the key features and technologies that would make Metro a success and took this from concept design to production implementation. The inFact team were responsible for all aspects of the development, including aesthetics and usability, mechanical design, system architecture and hardware design, and the software engineering required to provide back end payment and management services. inFact collaborated with sub-contract manufacturers to implement production and provided a turnkey product ready for the street. LISTEN inFact was asked to create a next generation parking meter that would meet the needs of all users in the value chain, and be suitable for volume manufacturing at low cost to sell into international markets. inFact recognised that the solution for the parking terminal would require a ground up approach to meet the needs of a wide range of end user customers, service staff and councils. The process began by talking to each of these groups about the challenges that faced them street side. OUTCOME The product is widely acknowledged for its two secure compartments, one for the payment technology accessible only by the use of an i-key to service technicians and the lower compartment for clearing the coin vault. Servicing traditionally carried out street side is now a simple process of unlatching the door and replacing it with a serviced unit. The solar power and wireless connectivity to visa and cell phone payment systems meant no wiring for power or comms reducing install cost x10 times. ​ Capabilities used on this project Industrial Design Prototyping Manufacturing Talk to Us

Previous Next Qualcomm had been working towards charging cars with wireless electric charging technology - Qualcomm® Halo™ - and asked themselves: Why wait for the real thing when it could be demonstrated now using a smaller scale model? turning ideas into MVPs really quickly Model Formula E Race Car by Qualcomm The team worked late nights and crazy short build schedules to get these built-in time for demo at the first race of the season. We are pleased to see the final product in action and the global recognition it is attracting! A great success! Nigel Sharplin // inFact Ltd The Project The project team works side-by-side with the client to ensure product functionality, marketability and usability are resolved through proof of concept prototypes. These are tested and refined to ensure all aspects of the solution are understood, key risks are identified and project goals are achieved. THINK Our team did some custom body work…and create Qualcomm's own Formula E racer prototype. complete with its own wireless charging system using Qualcomm WiPower technology in a very short period of time. LISTEN Qualcomm had been working towards charging cars with wireless electric charging technology - Qualcomm® Halo™ - and asked themselves: Why wait for the real thing when it could be demonstrated now using a smaller scale model? Their drive to make the future real right now had inFact made them a 1:10 scale model of the Formula E race car. OUTCOME We not only created the Formula E racer prototype, but to top it off, inFact created a gyro-enabled, Wi-Fi mobile app so that they could drive it with a smartphone! Charged by WiPower, their mini Formula E was ready to roll! But Qualcomm wondered what they could benchmark it against. So they tested it against the real thing! Check out the video! Read the article! ​ Capabilities used on this project Prototyping ​ ​ Talk to Us

Previous Next inFact have developed in collaboration with Scion scientists, a lightweight portable electroantennogram (EAG) capable of being mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to actively search for odour traces of target insects to allow early detection and better targeted responses. Scion’s scientists have proven that connecting a live insect’s antennae to the EAG can successfully sense where other insects are lurking. Researchers are using this technology to speed up our biosecurity response times and help eradicate pest species before they have an opportunity to become firmly established. The Cyborg is at the heart of their “Toolkits for the Urban Battlefield“ programme and units have been delivered and are now being tested around the world. ​ A device that can use the sensors on insect’s antennaes to indicate where other insects are lurking Cyborg Portable EAG by Scion New Zealand’s biosecurity system is under increasing pressure to prevent establishment of unwanted pests and pathogens...We need to better understand insect behaviour and this research could be a game changer. Scion // JUN 2019 The Project The project team works side-by-side with the client to ensure product functionality, marketability and usability are resolved through proof of concept prototypes. These are tested and refined to ensure all aspects of the solution are understood, key risks are identified and project goals are achieved. THINK inFact engineers researched, innovated and experimented with a variety of new technology challenges including, solving insect mounting, making this a 15 minute task rather than several hours, an efficient ducting mechanism to provide steady flow of air over the antenna and a sophisticated low noise electronic measurement & control systems required to provide real-time analysis of signals into control commands and real time kinematics and GPS for precision location.​ Using this approach researchers could begin to understand how insects move around and search for each other. There is also potential to learn how pheromone clouds behave in the atmosphere and how they are affected (and diluted) by turbulence. LISTEN Scion engaged inFact to translate the functionality of its bulky laboratory test equipment into a lightweight, low cost electronic device which could maintain the high level of sensitivity required to detect live insect pheromones – the chemical calling cards of the female. ​ inFact worked with Scion to define and understand all the processes required to set up and use the EAG and a requirements specification was developed and agreed. OUTCOME inFact developed handheld electroantennograms for use in live insect pheromone detection trials.​ During initial testing with gypsy moths in Canada, the EAG detected gypsy moth pheromones 30 m from a dispenser in a controlled environment.​ Laboratory results have shown the prototypes are impressively sensitive and could detect one nanogram of gypsy moth pheromones in a microlitre. ​ Capabilities used on this project Industrial Design Product Design Prototyping Talk to Us

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