# Automation Research Group (ARG) > Philadelphia-based OEM & ODM embedded systems developer since 2004. Full-stack hardware ODM — electronics, firmware, mechanical design, and manufacturing under one roof, from concept to shipped product. ARG also sells its own line of instruments (air quality, power quality, gas sensing) and connectivity modules (cellular, Wi-Fi, G3-PLC power line). Contact: info@automationresearchgroup.com · +1.267.819.2816 · Pennovation Works, 3401 Grays Ferry Ave. B200. STE 305., Philadelphia, PA 19146 Full machine-readable content: https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/llms-full.txt Sitemap: https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/sitemap.xml ## Capabilities - [Capabilities](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/capabilities/): ARG's full-stack capabilities: electronics design, firmware, mechanical design, manufacturing, and test — all coordinated in-house in Philadelphia, PA. No handoffs between vendors. - [How We Work](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/how-we-work/): ARG's product development process — one NRE, prototypes and revisions included, four phases from concept to volume. One partner, total accountability. - [Electronics Design Services](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/electronics-design/): Full-stack electronics design — embedded systems, FPGA, power electronics, analog front ends, and sensor interfaces. Schematic through Gerber, in-house. 22+ years of IP. - [Firmware & Software Development](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/firmware-software/): Embedded firmware and software development — bare-metal C, RTOS, cloud IoT, BLE and cellular connectivity. Full-stack in-house from device drivers to cloud dashboards. - [Mechanical Design Services](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/mechanical-design-services/): SolidWorks mechanical design — enclosures, gantry and motion systems, IP68 sealed housings, DFM for production. In-house CNC, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication. - [Manufacturing & Test Services](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/manufacturing-test/): In-house PCBA assembly, EOL test fixtures, sensor calibration, and direct fulfilment. IPC-A-610 standards from DVT builds through volume production — all under one roof. ## Products - [PM3 Three-Phase Power Analyzer](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/pm3/): PM3 three-phase power analyzer — voltage, current, power factor, THD, and energy metering to IEC 62053-22 Class 0.2 equivalent. Modbus RTU/TCP, DIN rail mount. - [PM1 Single-Phase Power Monitor](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/pm1/): PM1 single-phase power monitor — voltage, current, power factor, and energy metering. Modbus RTU interface, DIN rail mount. Revenue-grade accuracy. - [iAQ-Pro Handheld Air Quality Instrument](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/iaq-pro/): iAQ-Pro: battery-powered 16-parameter handheld air quality instrument. CO2, PM2.5, VOC, temperature, humidity and more. Cloud-connected, FCC/CE/MCERTS certified. - [iAQ-Pro D Duct-Mount Air Quality Monitor](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/iaq-duct/): iAQ-Pro D: duct-mount 16-parameter IAQ monitor with filter pressure drop, air velocity, and MCERTS-certified PM sensing. Hybrid G3-PLC + RF networking — no new wiring. - [mmW-Pro Occupancy Sensor](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/mmw-pro/): mmW-Pro 24GHz millimetre-wave occupancy and presence sensor. Privacy-safe people counting, HVAC integration, zero blind-spots. No camera, no PII. - [GSB-01 Fixed Gas Sensor Module](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/gsb-01/): GSB-01 dual-gas fixed sensor: CH4 and CO2 with Modbus RTU/TCP and G3-PLC powerline networking. ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/2 certified. DIN rail mount. - [Cell Modem](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/cell-modem/): ARG Cell Modem: Cat-M1/NB-IoT cellular gateway module. Drop-in cloud connectivity for any Modbus RTU/TCP or serial device. SIM included, global coverage. - [Wi-Fi Modem](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/wifi-modem/): ARG Wi-Fi Modem: 802.11 b/g/n gateway module. Bridges Modbus RTU/TCP and serial devices to the cloud over standard Wi-Fi infrastructure. - [G3-PLC Module](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/g3-plc-module/): ARG G3-PLC Module: 255-node mesh powerline communication over existing AC wiring. Microchip PL460, CENELEC B band (95–125 kHz), 40 kbps. No new cabling required. - [DC3 Industrial Edge Gateway](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/dc3/): DC3 industrial edge gateway — multi-protocol data collection, protocol translation, and cloud connectivity for industrial and building automation environments. ## Cloud Platform - [ARG MQTT Cloud Platform](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/mqtt-platform/): ARG's MQTT cloud platform on AWS IoT Core — per-device X.509 certs, structured topics, and a Lambda + DynamoDB backend. Your product is cloud-connected the day firmware is flashed. - [ARG OTA Update Platform](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/ota-platform/): ARG's OTA update platform — secure, SHA256-verified firmware delivery over API Gateway and private S3. Push a new binary with one command; devices self-program in the field. ## Company - [About Automation Research Group](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/about/): Automation Research Group (ARG) is a full-stack embedded systems ODM based in Philadelphia, PA. 22+ years of hardware design, firmware, and manufacturing — electronics, mechanical, and cloud under one roof. - [ODM & OEM Product Portfolio](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/project-portfolio/): ARG's portfolio of ODM and OEM products — iAQ-Pro air quality instruments, Genesis 360 industrial controller, and 35+ client products shipped across IoT, automotive, medical, and industrial markets. - [Production Facilities](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/lab-facilities/): ARG's fully-equipped lab: electronics and mechanical prototyping, PCBA assembly, lab-grade bench instruments, EOL test and calibration — DVT and PVT under one roof in Philadelphia. - [ARG Instruments Product Range](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/products/): ARG Instruments: iAQ-Pro, iAQ-Pro D, mmW-Pro, PM3, GSB-01, and communication modules. Professional-grade instruments for environmental monitoring, energy management, and gas safety. ## Contact - [Get Started](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/get-started/): Start your hardware project with ARG. Tell us about your product and we'll follow up within one business day with a structured proposal covering scope, timeline, and budget. - [Request Pricing](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/request-pricing/): Request pricing for ARG instruments — iAQ-Pro, iAQ-Pro D, mmW-Pro, PM3, PM1, GSB-01, Cell Modem, Wi-Fi Modem, and G3-PLC Module. Volume and OEM pricing available. - [Privacy policy](https://www.automationresearchgroup.com/privacy-policy/): Automation Research Group data privacy policy.