Your partner in developing precision products from idea to reality
Advanced Product Development
Product Design Services
IST Precision offers end-to-end product design services, helping clients take innovative ideas from early-stage concepts to fully engineered, manufacturable solutions. Our multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, physics and software engineers works to deliver highly advanced engineered systems that are functional, reliable, ready for production and tailored to your application.
We support technology startups, OEMs, and R&D organizations with projects that demand leading edge innovation, tight tolerances, advanced functionality, and precision manufacturing knowledge.
Complete Product Development Support
We provide turnkey design and development services or can integrate seamlessly into your team to support specific phases of the product lifecycle:
Concept development and feasibility studies
Product industrial design focusing on aesthetics and photo realistic renderings
Mechanical and electro-mechanical design (CAD, FEA, prototyping)
Electrical and embedded system design (PCBs, firmware, sensors)
User interface and software integration (PC based or embedded)
Design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimization
In-house prototyping (3D printing, machining, breadboarding)
Environmental, shake/vibe, EM and functional testing
Build-to-print for low-volume, high-value products
Product Development Partnerships and Certifications
Cross-Disciplinary Design
Our product design process emphasizes close coordination between disciplines. By integrating mechanical, electrical, and software teams from the start, we minimize design silos and streamline the entire development process. The result: faster iteration cycles, better system-level performance, and smoother transitions to manufacturing.
We also provide insight and recommendations on material selection, form factors, ergonomics, sensor layout, thermal behavior, and control systems so that every element is optimized for the use case.
Designed for Demanding Applications
IST Precision has developed products for which accuracy, durability, and integration are essential:
Lab and scientific instruments
Custom industrial equipment and tools
Medical and diagnostic devices
Optics and imaging platforms
Sensor-driven systems and data loggers
Let’s Turn Your Concept Into a Working Solution
If you’re ready to bring a new advanced engineered product to life — or improve an existing one — IST Precision has the engineering expertise to support your success. Call us at 704-782-0593 or contact us here to connect with our product development team.
IST Insider: Engineering Posts
FEATURED
Designing for Space: Mitigating Radiation Risks with Targeted Testing
January 30, 2025
Next-generation sensor systems rely heavily on high-performance electronics. At IST, our experienced team of engineers and technicians combines broad domain knowledge with practical expertise to solve our customers’ toughest problems.
Engineering a Compact Rotary Axis: Air Bearings and the Essentials of Metrology Spindle Design
June 23, 2025
Over the years, IST Precision has developed a wide range of custom motion stages, from ultrasonic piezo stages capable of positioning with atomic precision, to vacuum-based stages, as well as complex electromechanical systems designed for highly specialized life science applications, including cellular and DNA research. Our team has extensive experience in designing mechanical motion stages and custom dimensional inspection gauge heads for a variety of industries.
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IST Precision Awarded a Sub-contract on NASA’s InVEST Program
January 30, 2025
IST was recently awarded a subcontract with the University of Arizona, led by Dr. Felipe Guzman, for an InVEST 23 project.
The project focuses on the development and validation of ODIN (Optomechanical-Distributed Instrument for Inertial Sensing and Navigation), an advanced accelerometer instrument for inertial sensing and satellite navigation.
IST Insider: Engineering Posts
FEATURED
Designing for Space: Mitigating Radiation Risks with Targeted Testing
January 30, 2025
Next-generation sensor systems rely heavily on high-performance electronics. At IST, our experienced team of engineers and technicians combines broad domain knowledge with practical expertise to solve our customers’ toughest problems.
Engineering a Compact Rotary Axis: Air Bearings and the Essentials of Metrology Spindle Design
June 23, 2025
Over the years, IST Precision has developed a wide range of custom motion stages, from ultrasonic piezo stages capable of positioning with atomic precision, to vacuum-based stages, as well as complex electromechanical systems designed for highly specialized life science applications, including cellular and DNA research. Our team has extensive experience in designing mechanical motion stages and custom dimensional inspection gauge heads for a variety of industries.
IST Precision Awarded a Sub-contract on NASA’s InVEST Program
January 30, 2025
IST was recently awarded a subcontract with the University of Arizona, led by Dr. Felipe Guzman, for an InVEST 23 project.
The project focuses on the development and validation of ODIN (Optomechanical-Distributed Instrument for Inertial Sensing and Navigation), an advanced accelerometer instrument for inertial sensing and satellite navigation.
Interested in having The IST Insider sent directly to your inbox?
