We Create Intelligent Systems
In a software-focused world, there is a need for teams that can understand and build electro-mechanical systems. The Deft team combines deep technical expertise with practical business knowledge to deliver complete solutions. Currently we are devoting our full effort to Tocaro Blue Proteus.
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neoPLC Modular Breakout Board Ecosystem
The Deft Dynamics engineering team needed a way to rapidly assembly circuit prototype before committing to custom-made PCBs. It should be compatible with Segger (SES) development environment for Nordic Semiconductors, should require minimal soldering in a compact format. Existing solutions like Sparkfun QIIC don’t provide consistent, compact sizes and professional grade ICs. The neoPLC designs…
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APEX Pro Wins Alabama Launchpad (al.com)
Alabama-based machine-learning tech startup APEX Pro is honored to be selected as the winner of EDPA’s Alabama Launchpad $100,000 startup competition, which took place during Birmingham’s annual Innovation Week. “It’s an honor to receive this award from Alabama Launchpad,” stated Andrew Rains, Director of Marketing at APEX Pro. “We are so fortunate to be in…
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Torque-Controlled Stepper Motors
Robotic actuators depend on smooth control of torque and motion. Stepper motors have good torque at low speeds and are very inexpensive, but are usually not an acceptable solution for robotics since they don’t have smooth, controllable torque. Inspired by the mechaduino project, Deft developed a stepper motor controller that essentially converts a low cost…
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APEX Pro Digital Driving Coach
APEX Pro is powerful, cost effective, data acquisition for motorsports. APEX Pro’s mission is to lower the barrier to quality data acquisition by providing simple to use standalone hardware, controlled by your Apple/ iOS device, and the NEW APEX Pro Lap Timer feature that does not require hardware. The APEX Pro Hardware uses a 9…
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Smart Material Actuators
Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are materials that create linear motion from heat or electrical inputs. The electro-magnetic motor has moved industry and automation for over a century, yet modern robotic machines are reaching the fundamental limits of its ability as mechanical systems increase in complexity while decreasing in size. SMA actuators have benefits of extraordinary…
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Deft Dynamics Founded (Birmingham News)
Deft Dynamics‘ business is hard to pin down. Their first products to market don’t seem to have anything to do with one another: a lightweight AR-15 handguard, and an artificial intelligence device used in racecars. The owners – Austin Gurley and Ross Wesson – have a long list of ideas they want to bring to…
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K-Control Patent Granted
Deft Dynamics was granted US Patent #9,239,444 for “Incident and Reflective Mirror Array Focusing By Kinematic Function Control”. This patent teaches: “An array of Fresnel reflectors is presented with an adjustable focus. The focus of the array is controlled by only a few mechanical parts and simple inputs. One preferred embodiment of this device is…
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K-Control Solar Energy Mirror Array
The solar power industry has been forced to focus on projects that are either massive power stations, or personal-use toys. There is a standing need for practical Community solar collection technologies. A background in the current state of Solar power helps illustrate why there is such a gap. The solar energy industry has taken two…
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