Component Shortages: 7 Second-Sourcing Strategies for 2026
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 8 min read Short answer: design supply resilience into the product, not into a panicked purchasing
How Much Does FCC/IC Certification Cost for a BLE Device?
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 9 min read Short answer: a BLE device using a pre-certified module (modular approval) typically clears
Prototype to Product: A 23-Point DFM Checklist for IoT Hardware
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 9 min read Short answer: a DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Test) review
IoT Platform: Build on AWS/Azure or Buy? A 5-Year TCO Analysis
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 9 min read Short answer: building an IoT platform on AWS or Azure looks cheaper than
OPC-UA vs MQTT: When to Use Each in an OT Environment
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 8 min read Short answer: OPC-UA and MQTT are not competitors — they solve different layers
Yocto vs Buildroot vs Ubuntu Core: Choosing a Linux Build System for Edge Devices
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 8 min read Short answer: choose your embedded Linux build system by maintainability, not by what’s
Matter and Thread: Should You Pivot Your Consumer IoT Roadmap in 2026?
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 8 min read Short answer: if you build smart-home or building products, Matter over Thread is
Cellular vs LoRaWAN vs LTE-M: An IoT Connectivity Decision Matrix (2026)
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 9 min read Short answer: pick your IoT radio from three numbers — how much data,
ISO 13485 vs ISO 9001: what a contractor must prove
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 9 min read Short answer: ISO 9001 is a general quality-management standard; ISO 13485 is the
How much does class B vs class C medical firmware cost?
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 9 min read Short answer: the cost gap between class B and class C medical firmware
Medical device cybersecurity: what FDA 524B really changes
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 10 min read Short answer: FDA 524B (added by the 2023 Omnibus) makes cybersecurity a pre-market
How to prepare an FDA 510(k) with embedded firmware
Written by Christian Simard · Last updated 2026-06-04 · 10 min read Short answer: a 510(k) clears a device by showing it is substantially equivalent
