Our Technology
Designed to Work. Built to Last.
Our systems are engineered for high performance, manufactured in the UK, and trusted in environments where reliability, uptime, and security are non-negotiable.
Built without compromise.
We design and manufacture every system ourselves, giving us full control over quality, durability, and usability from the first sketch to the final screw.
Our design philosophy.
We don’t use off-the-shelf enclosures or third-party designs. Our machines are engineered for the environments they serve - compact, tamper-resistant, and easy to install. Every detail is considered, from airflow to access panels.
Our manufacturing.
Everything is built in the UK using industrial-grade materials and components. That means shorter supply chains, easier compliance, and better control over quality. Our designs are modular too — making servicing fast and future upgrades simple.
Real-world utility.
Whether it’s fixed to a nightclub wall or operating inside an NHS hospital, our hardware is made to withstand daily use, occasional abuse, and everything in between.
Embedded systems and control.
The brains behind the machine.
We develop and control the full embedded stack from board-level integrations to the firmware that powers our machines. Ensuring reliability, responsiveness, and full platform independence.
Full stack control.
We design and program every layer, from board-level logic to system firmware, which means no black-box dependencies, no vendor lock-in, and full control over how our systems behave.
Real-time decisions.
Our machines process inputs and trigger actions instantly, without needing to check in with the cloud. That means faster responses and reliable operation even in low-connectivity environments.
Secure and autonomous.
Each unit runs autonomously with secure, encrypted firmware. No data leaves the device unless explicitly required, making our systems ideal for regulated environments like healthcare and age-restricted retail.
Remote diagnostics.
Our embedded software includes built-in monitoring for system health, connectivity, power status, and errors — giving us (and you) eyes on every machine at all times.
OTA updates.
We push updates and improvements remotely, with no need to visit the machine. That keeps systems secure, feature-rich, and up to date even years after deployment.
Custom logic.
Whether it’s age estimation, timed vending, or user interaction tracking, we tailor the firmware logic to match the exact use case, not the other way around.
Peripheral integration.
Our control systems support a wide range of peripherals: cameras, ID scanners, sensors, displays, printers, and more, all managed through one coherent software stack.
Built for scale.
Whether you deploy one machine or a hundred, our control systems are consistent, manageable, and scalable — ready to support growth without reengineering.
Our machines in action.
Behavioural Cues
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