Technical Services

Short on embedded depth? Deadlines looming? Functional safety making you nervous? We integrate with your team to design, build, and ship robust systems. From HMI to embedded software to wire harnesses, we have you covered.

 

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Guild Automation is a full-service integrator specializing in custom software and electrical systems for industrial vehicles. Our team has 50+ years of combined experience supporting OEMs in North America.

 

 

Your challenges, our solutions:

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You don’t have enough technical expertise in-house?

Our team will plug directly into your workflow, handling everything from architecture design, component selection, wire harness design, embedded software development, automated testing, prototype testing, and production releases. We bring the depth; you keep the control and you retain ownership of your intellectual property.

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You have deadlines you can’t meet without help?

We will jump in and hit the ground running. We run sprint-based development with daily stand-ups and weekly progress reports so you get predictable velocity, rapid iteration, and a partner who can adapt to changes mid-stream without melting down.

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You need a user interface that is both functional and styled?

We provide complete design and development services using a variety of platforms and languages, including Qt, QML, C++ or your preferred platform. Our designers will work with your product team to iteratively design the perfect user interface, and our embedded developers will turn it into reality. We even carry a line of low-cost high-performance displays.

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You need functional safety, risk assessments, or compliance documentation?

We provide structured support for functional safety and compliance: hazard assessments, FMEA, documentation, and validation workflows: practical, right-sized, and integrated with your engineering process.

 

 

What we deliver

Custom HMI & Displays

Iterative design, multi-step feedback, and full implementation.

Embedded Software

Architecture, prototyping, development, automated testing, production releases, and ongoing support.

Automated Testing

Unit testing for firmware, HIL for embedded systems, and full-system/vehicle tests.

RTDT: Real-Time Digital Twins

Digital models that work in tandem with the real machine using a high-speed remote connection.

Electrical System Design

Architecture, component selection, sourcing, schematics, drafting, harness design, and procurement.

Functional Safety & Compliance

FMEA, hazard analysis, documentation, and certification support, with practical workflows and templates.

Hands-on Testing

Full-service site visits to configure, monitor, and refine prototypes.

Technical Training

Build your in-house expertise with hands-on training from our team.

Engineering Systems

Custom solutions to integrate, streamline, and automate your internal tools and processes.

How we work with you and your team

  • Initial Meetings: on-site with a whiteboard or remote/digital, no commitment required.
  • Time & Materials: transparent billing, monthly invoices, flexible and scalable to meet your needs.
  • Hourly Rates: range between $75-$150 USD ($100-$200 CAD) per hour, depending on level of expertise.
  • Fixed-Price: available after a paid, time-boxed scoping project. Include a 10–20% uncertainty buffer.
  • Ongoing Support: annual pre-paid retainer with included hours. Overflow at hourly rates with pre-approval.

 

 

Our approach

  • Collaborative: we aim to become an integral part of your team.
  • Full-Service: we will provide as many technology solutions as you need.
  • Responsive: our small, agile team will adapt to project changes on the fly.