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BLE

BLE Connectivity Architecture: The Ultimate Guide

By: Alec Letourneau

Introduction Building your first connected product is no easy task. There are many wireless networking protocols, each with its benefits and tradeoffs. However, if you're interested in widespread support, including iOS or Android devices in your network, the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocol is the way to go. This Ultimate Guide to BLE Connectivity Architecture is primarily designed for engineers. Still, project managers and…

Embedded

Nordic nRF52840: Is Rust a Good Fit for Embedded Applications?

By: Henry Anfang

C has been the language for microcontroller embedded development for decades. It’s definitely a good fit for low-level programming, but C has some features that make certain classes of errors more likely, such as memory errors. Rust is a more…

Product Dev

5 Tips for Building Embedded UI with LVGL and PlatformIO

By: Tyler Grunenwald

Creating user interfaces (UI) that are both seamless and intuitive is one of the trickiest hurdles faced when building custom-embedded solutions. It's not just about making things look good; it's about creating an experience that feels natural to…

BLE

BLE Security: Where to Begin When Creating a Connected System

By: Ryan Kornetzke

Whether it’s your run-of-the-mill email phishing attack from a Nigerian prince, or a corporate scale data breach that leaks millions of people’s identifying information, all of us can probably recall a time where we’ve been the target of a…

Project Management in Punch Through Office

Product Dev

How We Manage Projects at Punch Through

By: Elaine Skaare

Project management is an essential part of every successful project. After all, you can’t start the execution without a proper plan. Project managers oversee the planning and execution of projects to ensure the desired outcome is achieved, money…

Small Engineering Team at Punch Through office

Product Dev

Why Small Engineering Teams Are Best for Collaboration

By: Matt Rengo

Organizing an engineering team to tackle a tough product or software development project can be a daunting task. It sounds easy—gather one or more engineers, align on a common goal, delegate the specific tasks, and wait. Right? It’s actually…

Mobile Apps

Mobile Developer’s Advice for Implementing Device Firmware Updates

By: Julian Hays

When developing mobile apps for connected devices, handling device firmware updates (DFU) is a common task we need to tackle. Device firmware updating is the process of installing new programming onto an embedded device. By leveraging BLE…

Mobile Apps

What to Consider Before Building a Mobile Medical App

By: Alec Letourneau

So, you want to build a mobile app for use in medical or health applications and believe that it may fall under government regulations? Getting regulatory approval is no small task, but focusing on building a great product will significantly…

Team of engineers learning about background Bluetooth

Mobile Apps

Leveraging Background Bluetooth for a Great User Experience

By: Alec Letourneau

One of the most important things that users want when using a connected product is to be able to put its app in a folder and forget about it, trusting that it’ll work. Designing apps with this capability goes far beyond a product’s physical…

diagram of agile methodology made by Punch Through

Product Dev

How to Use Agile Frameworks in the Medical Device Industry

By: Amanda Christiansen

“If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” is a widespread mindset in highly regulated industries. While change aversion has its place in preventing unnecessary risks, it also impedes progress and innovation in the development of life-sustaining…

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