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Punch Through
We’re a team of engineers who obsess over making connected things actually work — reliably, securely, and without the handwaving. From BLE to backend, we build the software and systems behind connected medical devices and custom connected products that can’t afford to fail.

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Write Requests vs. Write Commands: How to Choose a BLE Write Type
A deep dive into BLE write operations: what write requests and write commands really do, how Android and iOS handle them differently, and when to use each for reliable, high-performance communication.
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FDA Cybersecurity Rules Raise the Stakes for Medical Device Software Teams
FDA’s new cybersecurity rules raise the bar for how medical devices are designed, updated, and maintained. This article breaks down what’s changed, what software teams need to show, and how to avoid common compliance pitfalls.
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Why Fulfillment, Not Retention, Keeps Great Teams Together
Great teams don’t stay because they’re retained, they stay because they’re fulfilled. We share why fulfillment matters more than perks, and how we create the conditions for it.
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Delivering Regulatory-Ready Software for Connected Medical Devices
Discover how we deliver regulatory-ready software for connected medical devices by embedding compliance into system architecture, risk management, and validation to accelerate submission readiness and reducing development risk.
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We De-Risk Connected Development Through System-Level Thinking
Explore how we de-risks connected medical development by engineering system-level reliability from the outset—reducing integration risks, accelerating validation, and building stronger, scalable ecosystems for connected medical devices.
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LightBlue FAQ: Common Questions, Answered
Have questions about LightBlue? This FAQ covers saved devices, permissions, app behavior, and features like Cloud Connect, offering clear answers to help you troubleshoot and use the app effectively.
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How to Use LightBlue: The Go-To BLE Development Tool
Walk through how to use LightBlue, the free BLE development app, to discover devices, test connections, debug issues, simulate peripherals, and streamline your Bluetooth development workflow.
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How GAP and GATT Work — Bluetooth Low Energy Basics
GAP and GATT form the foundation of how Bluetooth Low Energy devices discover, connect, and exchange data. In this guide, we break down each layer’s role, how they interact, and what developers need to know to design reliable, well-architected BLE systems.
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Personal Development That Powers Collective Growth
Agile mentoring, structured reflection, and adaptable goals integrate personal growth into daily work, sustaining employee fulfillment and business resilience.
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Meet Alex Bourdage – Embedded Software Team
At Punch Through, we encourage everyone to proudly be themselves and want you to know the people behind the work that we’re so proud of. That’s why we launched our “Meet the Team” series, where we introduce you to one of our team members each month. Meet Alex, embedded software…
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