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Engineering excellence in action

MATRIX PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Engineering Excellence in Action

Matrix Product Development is a proven engineering partner specializing in advanced IoT systems, wireless sensing technologies, and end-to-end product development. With over 25 years of experience and recent landmark achievements—including a full-warehouse Costco pilot program, European manufacturing partnerships, and complete IoT ecosystem delivery—we bring the technical depth and agility that transforms complex challenges into production-ready solutions.

Why Matrix

In today's competitive talent market, finding the right engineering expertise at the right time is challenging. Matrix gives you immediate access to a multidisciplinary team with proven capabilities across hardware, firmware, software, cloud infrastructure, and industrial design.

• Broad Technical Expertise: Our team tackles complex projects spanning multiple disciplines—from nano-volt ADC design to cloud-scale data infrastructure.

• Proven Track Record: Recent successes include a Costco warehouse pilot featuring our industry-first 64-probe calibration/charging station, complete IoT ecosystem delivery from silicon to end-user, and European manufacturing partnerships.

• Agility as a Core Competency: We anticipate customer needs, pivot quickly, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations—on time and on budget.

• End-to-End Execution: From concept through manufacturing support, we deliver cohesive, production-ready systems, not just isolated components.

Recent Achievements

• Costco Warehouse Pilot: Successfully deployed Wyze Temp® wireless probe system with industry-first 64-probe calibration/charging station

• Complete IoT Ecosystem: Delivered end-to-end solution including embedded hardware, firmware, native mobile apps, cloud infrastructure, and e-commerce integration

• European Manufacturing Partnership: Established production and distribution with Italian manufacturing partner for wireless temperature technology

• QSR Temperature Traceability: Automated end-to-end temperature monitoring for quick service restaurants from cooking to holding

• HACCP Compliance Systems: Electronic monitoring solution for cook/chill operations with automated logging and real-time compliance

Core Technical Capabilities

Wireless & IoT Technologies

• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) – Nano-powered, long-range implementations

• WiFi, LoRa, and Cellular connectivity solutions

• Proprietary wireless systems (433MHz and custom protocols)

• Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for indoor location systems (IoT)

• Cloud infrastructure and data visualization platforms

Advanced Sensing & Electronics

• Nano-volt resolution analog-to-digital conversion (ADC)

• Battery-operated and energy-harvesting sensor designs

• Wireless charging systems

• Temperature, humidity, and environmental monitoring

• Industrial flow measurement and control systems

Software & Firmware Development

• Embedded firmware for resource-constrained systems

• Native iOS and Android application development (through partners)

• Cloud infrastructure and backend services

• Real-time data processing and analytics

• Edge AI and intelligent computing systems (through partners)

Mechanical Design & Manufacturing

• Industrial design and plastics engineering

• Washable, durable designs for commercial environments

• Design for manufacturing (DFM) and production support

• Regulatory compliance and certification assistance

Design Tools & Methodologies

We leverage industry-standard tools to ensure compatibility and efficient collaboration with our clients:

• SolidWorks for mechanical design and assemblies

• OrCAD for schematic capture

• OrCAD Allegro for high-speed PCB layout

Extended Partner Network

When projects demand specialized expertise beyond our core team, we work with trusted partners to deliver complete solutions:

• Computer Vision and Smart Computing

• Linux-Based Systems and Server Infrastructure

• Edge AI and Machine Learning Integration

• Native iOS and Android App Development

• Advanced Cloud Development and Scalable Architectures

Connect With Matrix

Ready to discuss your next project? Our team is here to help transform your technical challenges into production-ready solutions.

Name

Title

Phone

Email

Ron Pulvermacher

President

608.834.1661

ronp@matrixpd.com

Dave Pulvermacher

COO

608.206.3091

davidj@matrixpd.com

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Matrix Product Development | Engineering Excellence in Action

2025 Winter Newsletter

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:35:35 GMT

2025 Winter newsletter

2025 was a year of acceleration for Matrix Product Development. We delivered breakthrough innovations, expanded globally, strengthened key partnerships, and proved once again that exceptional engineering isn't about company size — it's about talent, precision, and the ability to execute rapidly across multiple disciplines.

Across food safety, IoT ecosystems, home automation, and industrial sensing, our team produced solutions that raised the bar for what small, highly technical firms can do.

One of Matrix’s core strengths is its ability to design solutions that anticipate and address customer needs before they are formally identified, allowing the team to pivot early and seamlessly incorporate those insights into the final solution.

White Paper - Rotisserie Chicken

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:00:33 GMT

Enhancing Food Safety and Efficiency: The Case for Wireless Temperature Probes in Rotisserie Chicken Cooking

Ensuring food safety while maintaining high-quality standards in commercial kitchens and grocery retail is a critical challenge. Rotisserie chicken, a high-demand product, must be cooked to precise temperatures to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure customer satisfaction. Traditional manual temperature probing is labor-intensive and prone to human error. Wireless temperature probes offer a modern, efficient, and reliable solution to these challenges.

Patent Awarded

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:45:25 GMT

press release

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Contact:

Ron Pulvermacher

ronp@matrixpd.com

608.834.1661

Matrix Product Development

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Matrix Product Development Secures Patent for Tip-Charging Wireless Probe, Targeting Commercial Oven and Kitchen Industries

Madison, WI – [3/3/25] – Matrix Product Development is excited to announce the approval of U.S. Patent No. 12,222,247, covering an innovative tip-charging technology for wireless probes. Designed for the commercial oven and kitchen industries, this breakthrough allows for seamless integration in both retrofit applications and OEM sales, offering a more hygienic, efficient, and automated solution for temperature monitoring.

Tip charging is important because:

Improved cleanability: the tip is not exposed to high oven temperatures where fats can get baked on

Allows for auto-pairing the probe to the oven or display; a huge advantage in large kitchens with multiple ovens

Auto-calibration in the off hours in a large deli is a significant time saver

"Our patented tip-charging probe is a game-changer for the commercial food industry," said Ron Pulvermacher, CEO. "It streamlines kitchen workflows, improves hygiene, and integrates seamlessly into modern cooking systems, whether as a retrofit solution or an OEM component."

With a strong focus on restaurant chains, commercial ovens, and professional kitchens, Matrix Product Development is now actively marketing this next-generation wireless probe to manufacturers and kitchen operators looking for cutting-edge, precision cooking solutions.

For more information or partnership inquiries, visit www.wyzetemp.com

About Matrix Product Development

Matrix PD has been in business since 1997 specializing in engineering and product development, including wireless temperature probes.