Is Your Hardware Legal in 2026?
We manage your hardware product from the first requirements workshop to certified volume production. V-model lifecycle management, CE marking, CRA compliance, and a 100% sovereign EU supply chain — one partner, full accountability.
Calendar of obligations for hardware in the EU
| Regulation | What changes | From | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 | Cybersecurity of designated categories of radio equipment | in force | |
| Cyber Resilience Act | Reporting of actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents | in force | |
| Machinery Regulation | Replaces Directive 2006/42/EC | in 2 months | |
| Batteries Regulation | Battery passport (LMT, industrial above 2 kWh and electric-vehicle batteries) | in 3 months | |
| AI Act | High-risk systems under Annex III | in 13 months | |
| Cyber Resilience Act | Main obligations for manufacturers | in 13 months |
Tick what your product contains and the calendar shows the deadlines that apply to it.
Add the deadlines to your calendar (.ics) Exact scoping in the CE marking tool
Dates as published in the Official Journal of the EU. The selection is indicative; each row links to its glossary entry.
- Years of Experience
- 10+
- EU-Based Engineering
- 100%
- Project Experience
- DO-254
- Security Components
- EAL6+
Strategic Technology Stack
Compliance can be measured
A standard's limit is a line. Development's job is to get the product under it before it reaches the test lab.
Before the lab
Pre-compliance measurements and a board design review, so the first lab visit is not also the first surprise.
In the lab
Coordination of EMC, safety and radio testing with the test laboratory.
After testing
Technical documentation, the declaration of conformity and post-market surveillance.
Hardware is hard. Offshoring makes it risky.
Electronics development is littered with failed certifications, supply chain dead-ends, and IP theft. The "cheapest quote" often becomes the most expensive mistake when EMC tests fail or geopolitical tensions disrupt supply.
Inovasense acts as your dedicated Hardware Product Manager — bringing V-model precision, EU regulatory expertise, and sovereign supply chain management to your project from day one.
- ×No black-box sourcing.
- ×No "prototype-only" code.
- ×No offshore IP transfer.
- ✓Product Manager for the full lifecycle.
- ✓EU Compliance guaranteed from day 1.
What we deliver
Two primary disciplines. Three enabling technologies.
| Item | Service | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hardware Product Management | V-model lifecycle from requirements workshop to volume production. Gate reviews, BOM risk management, DFM/DFA, NPI, and long-term sustaining — one accountable partner for the entire journey. |
| 2 | EU Compliance & Certification | CE marking, RED, NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act. We manage your entire compliance path — from pre-compliance EMC screening to Technical File compilation and Declaration of Conformity. |
| 3 | FPGA & DSP | Managed FPGA projects on Xilinx & Intel platforms. Deterministic, sub-microsecond processing for radar, vision, and motor control. |
| 4 | Embedded Security | Root-of-trust implementation. Secure boot, encrypted updates (OTA), and protection against physical tampering. |
| 5 | Edge AI & Sensing | Running neural networks on microcontrollers (TinyML). Real-time inference without cloud dependency or latency. |
From concept to compliance
We are your dedicated Hardware Product Manager — V-model discipline, EU regulatory expertise, and sovereign supply chain management from day one to volume production.
- 1
Product Definition
Requirements analysis (DO-254, IEC 61508), BOM risk assessment, and regulatory path planning (CE, FCC, CRA).
- 2
Architecture & Design
System-on-Module selection, FPGA RTL design, and secure element integration (STSAFE/OPTIGA).
- 3
Prototyping
Rapid EU-based PCBA prototyping. Functional testing, signal integrity analysis, and pre-compliance EMC scans.
- 4
Mass Production
Volume manufacturing in Slovakia/Czechia. Automated test equipment (ATE) development and secure provisioning.
- 5
Lifecycle
OTA updates, component obsolescence management (LTB/EOL), and long-term support (10+ years).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Inovasense do?
Inovasense manages custom hardware and IoT electronics projects — from product design to industrial production. We coordinate specialized EU-based engineering partners for FPGA design, embedded security, edge AI, and defense dual-use technology, giving you a single point of contact for the entire lifecycle.
Where is Inovasense located?
Inovasense is based in the European Union and coordinates all projects through EU-based partners — ensuring development, manufacturing, and supply chain management stay within the EU for maximum data protection and regulatory compliance.
What industries does Inovasense serve?
Inovasense serves defense and aerospace, industrial automation, smart cities, healthcare IoT, energy and utilities, agriculture, and critical infrastructure — managing custom hardware projects tailored to each sector.
How do you ensure IP protection?
We operate under strict EU Trade Secret laws (Directive 2016/943). You retain 100% intellectual property rights. We sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) before any discussion and ensure all development data stays within sovereign EU territory.
Ready to build?
NDA-first engagement. We respond within one business day and provide a preliminary technical assessment within two business days of receiving your requirements.