CRANIO
Bridging the virtual and physical worlds with smart automation.
An embedded technology to speed up the development of custom sensing, automation, and IoT solutions. Built on a mature platform, Cranio delivers high-performance real time solutions for industrial, consumer, and mission-critical use.
Why choose Cranio?
Developing high-quality embedded sensing and automation systems requires deep expertise in firmware, real-time computing, IoT connectivity, and secure cloud infrastructure. Many businesses struggle with:
Slow Development Cycles: Long development cycles for sensor and automation systems.
Complex System Integrations: Complex integrations between hardware, firmware, cloud, and applications.
Scalability Challenges: Scalability concerns when moving from prototype to full deployment.
High Development Costs: High costs of custom hardware and software development.
Cranio eliminates these challenges by providing pre-built, customisable modules that accelerate the development process while ensuring high reliability and scalability.
A shared, modular technology stack
Cranio is built on a flexible, reusable architecture that enables clients to mix and match core components to build fully tailored solutions. By leveraging common infrastructure components shared with BusMin, Cranio ensures seamless scalability, streamlined development, and cost efficiency.
Core Components of Cranio:
Electronics Modularity & Custom Circuit Board Manufacture:
Tailored PCB design and manufacturing for seamless hardware integration.
Embedded Sensing & Actuation:
Modular firmware for precision measurement, automation, and closed-loop control.
Element Sync Core Library:
A robust middleware layer optimising data exchange between hardware and cloud.
Backend Web Stack (Shared with BusMin):
Scalable cloud infrastructure supporting real-time device management.
Ceph & Docker Swarm Hosting:
High-availability, secure, and scalable deployment options.
IoT Visualisation Platform:
Pre-built web and mobile interfaces for monitoring, analytics, and control.
Cranio as a Product and Custom Solution
Cranio is not just a modular platform—it is also a fully functional product that can be used in its existing form factor as a proof of concept or an end-product to bridge the virtual and physical worlds. Clients can deploy Cranio as-is or work with Element Engineering to develop custom modules or a fully custom layout, ensuring the perfect fit for their specific application needs.
Custom Tailored for any Industry
Cranio is a modular framework for rapid prototyping and deployment of custom sensing and automation solutions. It seamlessly integrates with mobile and web applications for remote control while ensuring scalability and security through a cloud-enabled architecture. From industrial automation to smart consumer products and mission-critical IoT, Cranio accelerates development—efficiently and cost-effectively.
Want to accelerate with Cranio?
Reach out to Ayrton Sue, Managing Director.