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Breadware IoT Engineering and Product Development in 2021 – A Message from our CEO

Breadware IoT Engineering and Product Development in 2021 – A Message from our CEO

By breadware|February 15th, 2021|

Kerry Siggins is C.E.O. of Breadware and its parent company, StoneAge Inc., a global leader in high-pressure waterblast tools and automated equipment for industrial cleaning applications. I am pleased to be kicking off the new year with Breadware as part of the StoneAge family of companies. The progress Breadware has made establishing itself as a leader in IoT product design and the synergies both companies have created in our short time together is incredible. The volatility of 2020 made the acquisition a bit risky but it’s clear [...]

Breadware: The Story Behind Our Name

Breadware: The Story Behind Our Name

By breadware|January 28th, 2021|

So, where did the name "Breadware" come from? We recently were asked on LinkedIn why our company is named Breadware. Here’s why! Breadware exists to provide businesses IoT products that drive dramatically positive results. We do it all to create simple, connected and scalable IoT solutions that solve real world problems for both businesses and consumers. This comes down to: breadboarding, firmware and software. Or as we call it, Breadware! This mashup reflects the wide areas of expertise that [...]

IoT in the Smart Bathroom

IoT in the Smart Bathroom

By breadware|July 27th, 2020|

What are Smart Bathrooms? Through embedded sensors and Internet-connected apps often paired with voice commands, IoT products can automate common bathroom functions and even add new possibilities. Benefits of Smart Bathrooms While most smart bathroom technology increases convenience or entertainment, some applications are targeted at improving health and hygiene. Examples of Smart Bathrooms The smart shower Evadrop boasts the ability to save up to [...]

How to be Strategic about Building your IoT Prototype

How to be Strategic about Building your IoT Prototype

By breadware|July 27th, 2020|

“Plug it in, this time everything just might work!” is commonly spoken just before switching the power of a prototype on, only to see it catch on fire, begin convulsing, or much less spectacularly but much more commonly, do absolutely nothing. Hmmfff! What did you miss this time?! The fact is, creating an Internet of [...]

Top 7 IoT Communication Protocols

Top 7 IoT Communication Protocols

By breadware|July 27th, 2020|

For IoT product developers connecting their devices to the internet, one key question is: “How do I get the data off my device?” Making a device IoT is as simple as connecting it to the Internet, but with dozens of competing communication protocols, choosing a method of making that connection can be overwhelming. Which should you choose for [...]

The In’s & Out’s of Bluetooth Certification

The In’s & Out’s of Bluetooth Certification

By breadware|March 5th, 2020|

Having engineered our fair share of Bluetooth products at Breadware, we asked our very own, Liz Mancuso, Director of NPI, to share her guiding wisdom for obtaining certification. So You Want to Use The Bluetooth Logo on Your Product? In order to do so, you have to navigate the maze of requirements from Bluetooth SIG [...]

The Who, What, and How (Much) of IoT Product Development

The Who, What, and How (Much) of IoT Product Development

By breadware|May 15th, 2019|

The truth is — anyone who tells you they’ve got IoT all figured out is lying. While no one can “know it all”, Breadware is the most complete resource for all things related to product development and the Internet of Things (IoT). We’ve selected pieces that answer the biggest questions you may have about IoT [...]

Solving the $1.5T Food Waste Problem with IoT

Solving the $1.5T Food Waste Problem with IoT

By breadware|May 10th, 2019|

(7 minute read) We’re solving the food waste crisis, one smarterware at a time. Ovie’s impressively simple user experience prevents the food in your fridge from spoiling. Customers press a button and speak a dish’s name as they’re adding it to the fridge, and Ovie’s real-time notifications and recipe recommendations take care of the rest. [...]

IoT in the Smart Bathroom

IoT in the Smart Bathroom

By breadware|February 13th, 2019|

What are Smart Bathrooms? Through embedded sensors and Internet-connected apps often paired with voice commands, IoT products can automate common bathroom functions and even add new possibilities. Benefits of Smart Bathrooms While most smart bathroom technology increases convenience or entertainment, some applications are targeted at improving health and hygiene. Examples of Smart Bathrooms The smart [...]

Top 7 IoT Communication Protocols

Top 7 IoT Communication Protocols

By breadware|December 11th, 2018|

Making a device IoT is as simple as connecting it to the Internet, but with dozens of competing communication protocols, choosing a method of making that connection can be overwhelming. Which should you choose for you IoT product? The answer: it depends.