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Fact: Over 50% of SSI Staff has 8 or More Years Experience
"You can count on the work being done right and on time." ~ SSI Client

Fact: 30% of SSI staff has twelve or more years experience
"The people blended in and became part of the design team."

Fact: Experienced Team Lead manages all projects
"I was impressed with the quality of SSI's work throughout this contract. I appreciated their ability to work with minimal guidance, and minimal design details. And I greatly appreciated their suggestions and alternate design proposals. Their willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet deadlines was greatly appreciated." ~ SSI Client

Fact: All SSI staff is trained on the Quality Development Process
"Work is spectacular. More exceptional than I thought it would be. Sensors work great. They can detect the slightest pressure accurately. It is WAY beyond my expectations." ~ SSI Client

Fact: Long term staff retention rate at SSI is > 95%


Fact: SSI's Internal Software process operates as CMM Level 3
"The experience was a good one" ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI has been in business 16+ years
"The best thing about working with SSI is that the people genuinely care about the success of the overall project. Typical contractors stop when they have merely met the letter of the contract that they are bound to; where as, SSI is willing to go above and beyond to drive a project to completion and ultimately success." ~ SSI Client

Fact: Over half of SSI Business is from returning clients
"I would use SSI again" ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI client relationships last several years
"The best thing about working with SSI is that the people genuinely care about the success of the overall project. Typical contractors stop when they have merely met the letter of the contract that they are bound to; where as, SSI is willing to go above and beyond to drive a project to completion and ultimately success." ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI's Customers report a consistent 4.5 out of 5 rating for satisfaction
"Keep finding people who can get to the root of the issue and resolve it as specified. [Your Engineer] is golden!." ~ SSI Client

Fact: 100% of clients surveyed said they would recommend SSI to others
"SSI will deliver what is promised on a timely basis." ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI Supports Continual Employee Training
"Consistent high quality engineers who perform very well. SSI is the only company -- contracting or consulting -- who consistently provides the best talent who are not only technically accomplished but have excellent verbal and personal skills. I have not seen anything like it before." ~ SSI Client
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Appliance Product Development

From new appliance design to enhancements on existing legacy appliance products, microprocessors enable product manufacturers to add rich intelligent features to kitchen appliances such as ovens, ranges, microwaves, washing machines, dryers, cooktops, refrigerators, and dishwashers as well as commercial appliances such as vending, gaming, fitness, and medical.

Intelligent appliance controls offer advanced internal features and may also communicate with other appliances via a wired, wireless, or web-enabled connection.

Appliance Control Design and Development

Case Studies that Feature SSI's Experience Developing Smart Appliances:Appliance System Developer

  • Touch control panel for high-end consumer oven.
  • Test platform to run manufacturer tests for a touch control panel (numeric keypad) to verify sensors and LEDs are operating properly. Appliances include:
    • Vending Machine Touchpanel
    • Camper Cook Top
    • Dishwasher Control Touchpanel
    • Microwave Touch Sensitive Panels
  • Rapid prototype for touchpanel of coffee vending machine.
  • Test cycle for residential oven including test documentation.

Smart intelligent appliances are driven by quality embedded software. SSI is an appliance control outsourcing partner that assists companies of all sizes, from startups to large corporations.

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