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I am Chanaka Prasad, Founder and CEO of Idea8, a product development and engineering company specializing in hardware, robotics, IoT, embedded systems, automation, and AI-enabled product development. At Idea8, we help startups, manufacturers, and product companies turn ideas into working prototypes, MVPs, pilot systems, and production-ready solutions. Our team combines electronics, mechanical design, firmware, PCB design, 3D design, software, AI, and manufacturing support under one roof, which allows us to move faster and solve problems end-to-end instead of handing work between disconnected freelancers. What we can help you build: ✅ Hardware product prototypes and MVPs ✅ IoT systems, dashboards, and connected devices ✅ Robotics and automation systems ✅ PCB design and embedded firmware development ✅ ESP32, STM32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Jetson, and custom electronics ✅ Machine vision and AI inspection systems ✅ UAV, rover, and robotic platform development ✅ 3D CAD design, enclosure design, and 3D printing ✅ Manufacturing-ready product development and supplier support Our approach is simple: we do not just “build what is asked.” We first understand the product goal, technical risk, cost target, user environment, and manufacturing path. Then we design the right engineering solution with the correct balance between performance, budget, timeline, and scalability. We are especially strong in projects where hardware, software, firmware, mechanics, and real-world testing need to work together. Many product development projects fail because each part is built separately. Idea8 solves this by managing the complete development process from concept to working prototype and beyond. Core technical capabilities: • Embedded systems and microcontroller programming • Firmware development using C, C++, Python, and related tools • PCB design, schematic design, and electronics integration • IoT platforms using ThingsBoard, Blynk, cloud dashboards, and custom web apps • Robotics, automation, motor control, sensors, and actuator systems • Computer vision, AI inspection, and real-time data systems • SolidWorks, 3D CAD, mechanical design, and enclosure development • 3D printing, rapid prototyping, testing, and product iteration If you are looking for a team that can think like engineers, execute like product builders, and communicate clearly like a long-term technical partner, Idea8 can help. We are best suited for clients who need serious engineering execution, not just basic task completion. Whether you are building a new hardware product, improving an existing system, automating a factory process, or developing an IoT/robotics solution, we can support you from the first prototype to a manufacturable product. Let’s build something real.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | R&D & Precision Automation CSWP-certified Mechanical Design Engineer with 8+ years of experience in high-precision systems for Medical Devices (automated robotics) and Defense & Aerospace. Skilled in delivering innovative, patent-worthy solutions with expertise in motion control and ruggedized design. Highlights: Mechatronics & Motion: Expert in gantry systems, custom gearboxes, conveyors; hands-on prototyping (Arduino, C). Regulatory & Quality: Designs compliant with MIL-STD, ISO, FDA; experienced in IP66/IP67 sealing. DFM & Manufacturing: Optimizes cost and manufacturability via CNC, injection molding, FDM & SLA 3D printing. Proven collaborator in cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and integrating mechanical systems with software/electronics from concept to V&V. Expertise: Precision Mechatronics, FEA/ANSYS, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulated R&D

Your MATLAB or Simulink project deserves an engineer who gets it right the first time, every time. With 12+ years and 100% Job Success, that engineer is here. I deliver validated, production-ready simulation and modeling solutions for engineers, researchers, and companies worldwide covering Digital Twin Development, AI-Powered Control Systems, Reinforcement Learning, Smart Grid Modeling, Physics-Informed Neural Networks, Predictive Maintenance, Model-Based Design, Embedded Coder, PID/LQR/MPC/State-Space Controllers, Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Systems, EV and Battery Management Systems, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing, Signal Processing, System Identification, Mathematical Modeling, Embedded Systems, Stateflow, Computer Vision, Robotics System Toolbox, MIL/SIL/PIL/HIL Verification, Automotive and Aerospace Simulation, IEEE and Scopus Research Paper Models, and Optimization and Algorithm Development. Every project starts with full requirements analysis, ends with a clean validated well-documented model, delivered on time with free revisions until you are 100% satisfied. No matter how complex your project is I have seen it, built it, and delivered it. Message me now and let us get started.

I'm a mechanical and robotics engineer with an ME degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and focuses in robotics and CAD. I have dual SolidWorks certifications (CSWP and Surfacing Professional) and hands-on experience delivering production-ready designs at the Fortune 500 level — and I genuinely love the craft of making things work. I've worked for Gentex Corporation and Keurig-Dr. Pepper, and am currently designing my own speed-training device for athletes. At a Gentex, I designed 20+ parts that went into active assembly lines, tackling tricky requirements like vacuum sealing, electrical isolation, and contamination resistance. At a Keurig, I worked alongside professional design teams on a new coffee brewer feature — designing functional mechanisms, user-facing parts, and even developing a control algorithm for a thermodynamic process. On the academic side, I led a team of 4 engineers to build a cable-resistance speed training device for athletes, owning everything from the SolidWorks modeling and gearbox design to motor controls and embedded firmware. I bring a well-rounded toolkit: strong DFM instincts, machine shop experience, advanced mechanism design, and coding proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, and JavaScript. Whether you need a complex assembly modeled, a part designed for real-world manufacturing, or a mechanism that actually has to work — I'd love to help. Let's connect!

I have a favorite quote by Jony Ive (Apple’s Chief Design Officer for nearly 30 years): “Customers can tell whatever the people who made the product cared” - which is such a beautiful way to describe a love for the craft! Whether I am helping you build complex robotics or a tiny consumer product, I can promise you this: I will care. I will put as much effort and attention into every single detail as I physically have time for! Now, let me tell you about my experience: I have executed comprehensive R&D projects both leading teams of up to 12 engineers and working completely solo. You can see my best work in my portfolio section. On the technical side, my day-to-day work covers the full engineering lifecycle: - R&D & Product Cycle: End-to-end development from initial concept to production-ready design - Industrial Design & Aesthetics: Human-centered styling and ergonomics—because a product has to not only work, but also be beautiful! - Advanced Mechanical Design: Generative design, advanced kinematics, and complex mechanisms - Mechatronics Integration: Closed-loop systems, sensor networks, and electro-mechanical drive systems - Simulation & Validation: High-fidelity FEA (structural/fatigue) and CFD analysis - Manufacturing Readiness: DFMA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly) and GD&T tolerance analysis - Risk & Control: FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and dynamic control algorithms But engineering is only half the battle. My approach is completely driven by the end-user experience and validated by real-world feedback: - User-Centric Engineering: I don’t design in a vacuum; I refine hardware based on direct feedback from real people using the product. - Requirements Engineering: Guiding you to translate vague business ideas into ironclad, market-ready Technical Specifications. - Manufacturing Strategy Consultation: Advising your team on factory sourcing, tooling coordination, and first-article inspections so you avoid costly manufacturing traps. - Cost & Lifecycle Oversight: Helping you optimize your BOM (Bill of Materials) and establish proper document control (ECO/PLM) without getting bogged down in administrative chaos. To wrap things up, I want to leave you with a quote from a fantastic film: "The Imitation Game". The scene goes like this: Alan Turing is being interviewed for a codebreaker position by Commander Denniston. At one point, the commander states that Enigma - the German encryption device - is unbreakable. Turing simply replies: “Let me try, and then we’ll know for sure.” So, if you have an "impossible" engineering challenge on your hands—let me try. Maybe it will turn out to be not so impossible after all!

Robotics, drones, electronics, mechanics and prototyping. Full cycle of equipment development. A qualified development team is all GEC Engineering company. I am the CEO of GEC engineering. Over the past 15 years, I have designed and developed industrial devices, resulting in 150+ success stories and 8000+ hours of experience of Upwork. As a SolidWorks professional designer and mechanical engineer, I specialize in using SolidWorks for more than 10 years to design and build machines and mechanical systems. With my knowledge of mechanical engineering and machine design, I can help you develop high-quality designs, 3D models, and prototypes for your products. I also have a team of engineers who can assist with your projects, from concept to mass production. In addition to mechanical engineering, I have extensive experience in IoT device design, circuit design, PCB design, control system design, and electronics equipment development. I can help automate domestic and industrial processes and design custom solutions for IoT, data logging, control, battery-powered wireless devices, and more. My expertise includes working with AtMega, STM32, PIC, and other controllers, as well as ready-made modules such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID, and wireless. I also have experience with engines, drivers, and common tools. Lastly, my company specializes in SCADA systems design, PCB production using laser engraving and 3D printing, soldering, and industrial automation. We have experience in AI and IoT devices, specifically in the oil refinery industry. Website of our company - gec-engineering.tech