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Software Engineering
Software Engineering Services
IST Precision’s software engineering services bridge the gap between hardware design and intelligent system control. Our embedded software and application-level code enable seamless interaction with complex mechanical, electrical, and optical systems.
From firmware code with nanosecond timing to dedicated operating systems in ARM processors, our software solutions are designed to meet performance-critical requirements with precision, stability, and speed.
Core Software Engineering Capabilities
We develop software for stand-alone systems, integrated platforms, and test environments, with a focus on critical nanosecond timing in many applications, advanced algorithms, modularity, and reliability. We aim to make the complex simple by offering:
Software for space qualified boards with built-in fault tolerancing
C & C++ embedded firmware development for microcontrollers and digital signal processors
VHDL real-time control systems for motion platforms and instrumentation with nanosecond timing
Software development for user interfaces, test and measurement systems
MATLAB scripting for simulation, data processing, and control analysis
Development on embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors, FPGAs, and other platforms
Software Engineering Partnerships and Certifications
Where Software Meets Precision Engineering
Our software team often works side by side with IST’s mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure complete system-level integration. This close collaboration is critical for:
- Synchronization, performance, accuracy, and reliability in multi-processor systems
- Establishing communication protocols for high-precision hardware components
- Capturing and processing high-speed sensor data
- Developing advanced signal conditioning algorithms
- Developing tailored image processing algorithms
- Designing fault-tolerant code for the most challenging of environments
- Designing for real-time feedback, alarms, and system interlocks
- Building in redundancies and transparent error handling for critical functionality
Whether we’re writing firmware for custom-built electronics or developing applications to streamline a client’s workflow, our goal is always the same: dependable, high-performance software that accelerates innovation. We take it a step further by ensuring the software is expandable and serviceable according to professional standards while still being easy to use.
Applications and Industries
Our software supports:
Innovative product software development within a broad spectrum of sciences
Customized motion control for scientific equipment
High tailored machine vision and imaging systems
Custom instrumentation and test setups
Advanced telecom systems and directional finding antennas
Manufacturing process automation
Research and development platforms
Let’s Build Smart Systems Together
If your project needs tightly integrated, performance-focused software development, IST Precision can help. Call us at 704-782-0593 or contact us here to discuss how our team can support your next software-driven system.
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?
