BLE Smart Lock - IDiSS Industrial Oy
Complete product development from first prototype to production in eight months. A BLE smart lock for industrial safety lockout systems - electronics design, firmware, and manufacturing.
The Client
IDiSS Industrial Oy is a Jyväskylä-based startup digitizing industrial lockout-tagout (LOTO) processes. Safety lockout is a critical part of industrial workplace safety - it ensures that equipment under maintenance cannot be accidentally started. IDiSS is building a software platform that replaces traditional paper-based lockout procedures with a digital system.
The Challenge
IDiSS needed a custom BLE smart lock deeply integrated with their software platform. The lock had to operate reliably in demanding industrial conditions - dusty, humid, and cold environments. It also needed to be battery-powered, making energy efficiency critical. A consumer-grade lock simply won't do when workplace safety is at stake.
Haksi's Role
Haksi was responsible for the complete product development of the smart lock: electronics design, PCB design, firmware development, and manufacturing coordination. We served as IDiSS's technical partner, taking full ownership of the hardware side - so the client didn't need to hire their own hardware team.
Technology Decisions
At the start of the project, we built both BLE and LoRaWAN prototypes for technology comparison. BLE was chosen for the final product due to its low power consumption, excellent compatibility with mobile devices, and reliable short-range data transfer. The lock was designed with industrial-grade components, and battery life was optimized to last months under normal use.
Timeline
The project went from first prototype to production in eight months. In May 2024, we built the first prototypes - both BLE and LoRaWAN versions. By October 2024, production version prototypes were ready. In December 2024, we visited the lock body manufacturer in China to ensure production readiness. In January 2025, the first small production batches were delivered to the client.
The Result
IDiSS now has a production-ready BLE smart lock deeply integrated with their digital lockout platform. The PCBs are manufactured and assembled in the EU, and the final product is assembled in-house at our Jyväskylä production space. Haksi continues to manufacture the smart lock and develop the product further. This project demonstrates our ability to take a product idea from prototype to production quickly, managing an international supply chain and meeting industrial-grade quality requirements.
05/2024 - First prototypes. BLE and LoRaWAN versions for technology comparison.
10/2024 - Production version prototypes ready for testing.
12/2024 - Factory visit in China to the lock body manufacturer.
01/2025 - First small production batches delivered to the client.