Are you a startup or entrepreneur?
Do you have an idea for a product you want to develop, or do you have a product that needs production solutions? Our job is innovation and product development, and with our extensive experience and expertise, we help you reach your goals.
“Already in our first meeting, Cody provided ideas for solutions, so we never had any doubt that they had the experience we were seeking to design the final product.” – Arnor Jonasson, CEO, Blue Robot
Expertise and Experience
When you choose Cody, you get a supplier who has worked with entrepreneurs and startups across different industries for many years. This has allowed us to build substantial expertise and experience in turning ideas and concepts into plans and drawings, and transforming plans and drawings into products and automated production. When developing a product or machine, there are often many considerations regarding materials, design, etc. Our experience with both product development and production equipment makes us adept at adapting the product for production, and vice versa. There can be a big difference between making one part and making ten thousand parts. An unfavorable design can make the product too expensive and difficult to produce, but small changes can sometimes dramatically reduce the cost. This can be the difference between success and failure.
“I needed a manufacturing solution that was scalable, reliable, and adapted to the realities of industrial manufacturing. Cody's deep understanding of automation and engineering has enabled me to transform a vision into a commercially viable solution.” – Atle Geving, CEO Hybridized
In a recent case, we developed a machine to automate what was a difficult and demanding manual process. During the project, it became clear that the technical challenges were significant. Together with the customer, we began to examine the product and why it was designed the way it was. In short, the product was optimized for this manual process. We changed components in the product and combined materials in new ways. As a result, we were able to create a machine that assembled the product. The outcome for the customer was that they now own the patent for this automated process and have established a collaboration with one of the world's largest manufacturers of similar machines.
We love these kinds of challenges here at Cody, and our innovative, dedicated, and versatile professionals are eager to assist you with production solutions, product development, mechanics, pneumatics, automation, electronics, control engineering, industrial design, programming, and everything else needed in a development process!
In the Learo project, Cody stepped in early to transform an idea into a scalable, market-ready product. By collaborating from the prototype stage, we ensured the customizable door handle was designed for efficient production and future growth.
Risk and Financial Instruments
We find that those who dare to pursue their ideas find great joy in working on what they are passionate about. However, the entrepreneurial life is not just about product development and marketing plans. It is also about managing technical and financial risks throughout the startup process. Technical risk, or "Will it work?" is something Cody has extensive experience handling, and we can provide you with valuable guidance on how to reduce it early in the project to minimize financial cost and risk. Financial instruments, such as those from Innovation Norway and the Research Council of Norway, can mitigate risk by offering loans or grants. These grant schemes are incentives to carry out innovation projects that can create jobs and profitable industries in Norway. Most schemes are application-based and require that the support is catalytic, meaning that the project would not proceed without the support. The exception is the SkatteFUNN scheme, which does not need to be catalytic.
“Turning our vision into a field-ready product required a development partner who understood both the technical complexity of what we wanted to achieve and the operational realities the technology would face. Cody struck that balance. Their ability to translate ideas into reliable, scalable components was crucial – and the collaboration has felt like a true extension of our own team.” – Steffen Botten, Green Ammo AS
At Cody, we can help you create a project plan, a realistic budget, and, most importantly, a quality-assured description of development tasks and technical risks. We have a good understanding of the available schemes, what fits different situations, and how to create a strong application. However, it can also be beneficial to contact an incubator, catapult center, or an advisor at Innovation Norway or the Research Council of Norway.
Magnus is our Chief Business Development Officer, and with his experience in both mechanical design, automation, project management, and sales, he has full control over what Cody can deliver. He also delves deep into the Machinery Directive, CE marking, and harmonized standards to ensure that what we deliver complies with laws and regulations.
Some of our services
Automation
Automation solutions that streamline production processes and improve profitability.
Automation
Automation solutions that streamline production processes and improve profitability.Service
Service
Studies and preliminary projects
Do you or your company have an idea or a wish for improvement? Then a feasibility study with Cody can help you in the right direction.
Studies and preliminary projects
Do you or your company have an idea or a wish for improvement? Then a feasibility study with Cody can help you in the right direction.Product development
We have dedicated and knowledgeable engineers who will assist you throughout the development process.
Product development
We have dedicated and knowledgeable engineers who will assist you throughout the development process.Specialized machinery
As a full-service provider of machinery, we integrate mechanical design, automation, and user-friendliness into one seamless solution.
Specialized machinery
As a full-service provider of machinery, we integrate mechanical design, automation, and user-friendliness into one seamless solution.Prototyping
We build small and large prototypes and small series.
Prototyping
We build small and large prototypes and small series.System Integration
System Integration
Sidebox
Sidebox
Most commonly asked questions
What is the difference between a prototype and a production-ready system?
A prototype is built to test and validate a concept. A production-ready system is designed for consistent, repeatable output at scale. The key difference is that production systems account for reliability, efficiency, safety, and long-term operation, not just functionality. Cody can do both.
What are the biggest challenges when developing a hardware startup?
Hardware startups often struggle with translating an idea into something that can actually be built, tested, and scaled. Common challenges include technical feasibility, iteration time, cost control, and designing-for manufacturability early enough to avoid costly redesigns later.
How do you design a product for manufacturability
You have identified a problem and have an idea for a product that solves it. Now, you need to design a product that can be produced and ready for market. Designing for manufacturability means developing a product that can be produced reliably, efficiently, and at scale. For Cody, all of this is considered from the start: selecting the right materials, simplifying assembly, and ensuring the design supports repeatable production without unnecessary complexity. In short, Cody brings bright ideas to life.
How can startups reduce technical risk before scaling?
Technical risk is reduced through early validation. This includes feasibility studies, iterative prototyping, and testing under real conditions. By identifying limitations and refining the solution early, startups avoid major issues when moving into production.
What should be validated before going into production?
Before production, startups should validate that the solution works as intended, can be produced consistently, meets safety and regulatory requirements, and is viable from a cost and operational perspective. This ensures a smoother transition from development to scalable production. Part of the Cody process is walking companies through this process smoothly. We have done this many times before.
