About Us

KST was co-founded by two Test & Measurement Engineers with more than a decade of experience working for Hewlett-Packard / Agilent Technologies. One the of the many gifts from that experience was a robust Product Lifecycle Process. Whether we design a Product for our clients or for ourselves, we have strict criteria for bringing that Product to life and follow a defined process


All engineering is done by KSTers and without any outside contractors. This increases our chances of building a "harmonized" product from hardware to the Cloud and everything in the middle. Design and Build happens here in Colorado Springs!

Design
Our Proven Product Lifecycle Process
Explore

Define overall objectives, identify the problem being solved, and set technical and business goals.

Discovery

Create a PRD that outlines technical and business requirements clearly and objectively.

Test Flight

Rapid prototype (< 60 days) using breakout boards, mobile apps, Cloud Portal, and more.

Development

Develop schematics, layouts, enclosures, and cloud integrations with a production mindset.

Lab Prototyping

Build 10–20 unit batches for early access users and internal validation at our Colorado Springs facility.

Production Prototyping

Build final pre-production batches for certifications (FCC, IP, BLE SIG, LoRa, etc.).

Production

Volume manufacturing with hands-on support for flashing, testing, and QA as needed.

Sunsetting

Plan product end-of-life with inventory phase-out and process documentation for closure.

Our Capabilities
Engineering & Development
Engineering & Development
  • Hardware Engineering
  • Embedded Systems Development (Firmware)
  • Mobile App Development
  • Embedded Android (AOSP)
  • Linux Development
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • UI/UX Engineering
Testing & Manufacturing
Testing & Manufacturing
  • Flash and Test Development
  • Stencil Printing
  • Surface Mount
  • Reflow
  • 3D Printing
  • Banding and Vacuum Sealing

Product Serialization & Logistics
Product Serialization & Logistics
  • Product Labeling + Serialization
  • Product Inkjet Stamping + Serialization
  • Box Build
  • Production Flash and Test + Serialization
  • Pack and Drop Ship




The Tools We Use
Hardware & Engineering Tools
Hardware & Engineering Tools
  • Altium (Hardware Engineering)
  • KiCAD (Hardware Engineering)
  • Solidworks (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Framed Stencil Printer
  • Pick and Place Machine
  • Reflow Oven
  • 3D Printers
  • CNC Machine


Software, UI/UX & Business Tools
Software, UI/UX & Business Tools
  • Bitbucket (Software Engineering)
  • Atlassian Jira (Program Management)
  • Quickbooks Enterprise (Financial Systems and KST Product Inventory)
  • EZOfficeInventory (Customer Inventory Management)
  • Adobe CC (UI/UX Design)
  • Figma (UI/UX Design)
  • Android Studio (Android Development)
  • Xcode (iOS Development)
Automation & Testing Tools
Automation & Testing Tools
  • Robotic Test and Measurement Automation
  • Poly Strapping Machine
  • Vacuum Sealer
  • Label Printers
  • Product Labeling and Serialization Systems
  • Automated Test and Measurement Systems