Pitchfork Solutions, LLC 850 Francis Scott Key Highway Keymar, MD 21757 Phone:(410)775-1325 Email:pitchfork@pfaltz.com

Using an interdisciplinary approach, Pitchfork Solutions, LLC works with its clients to develop a synergism that results in effective teams and successful projects. Past projects have ranged from simple self-contained devices to fully networked systems. They have included dedicated proprietary applications to web-enabled user interfaces. In all cases, the successful completion of the project provided added benefits such as increased productivity, enhanced data collection, new functionality, and improved quality. Being client driven, Pitchfork Solutions, LLC continually looks forward to new challenges and the reward of another job well done.

With extensive experience in varying applications, Pitchfork Solutions, LLC is able to work with clients to find effective solutions to a diverse set of problems. Using methodologies derived from a scientific background, we can work with various models and implement them. This allows us to view the big picture and yet, at the same time, sweat the detail. Also, the breadth of our experience allows us to work with the client through the entire life cycle of the project. This approach to systems integration results in a very high success rate.

The primary task of the systems integrator is to define the various functional units and their interfaces. Once the interfaces are clearly defined, the integration process can begin so that the units are able to interact and become an operational system. The expertise of Pitchfork Solutions, LLC allows an open evaluation of all alternatives including hardware and software. With over twenty years of experience in these fields, an open and efficient evaluation is possible. If only proprietary interfaces are available, they can be utilized with minimal impact on existing systems. If new interfaces are required, current standards can be implemented to capitalize on available support.

Custom hardware may frequently be required. Pitchfork Solutions, LLC is ready to support this effort as well. Embedded systems based on available operating systems or on proprietary code may be implemented. Existing designs that are no longer viable can be readily upgraded to new hardware. Migrating to new hardware may allow an existing system to continue being operational and may be more cost effective than migration to a whole new system. If the older system is no longer supported, it may be feasible to port the older design to new hardware and software. Not only will this take advantage of newer technologies, but also may result in further cost savings.

Current technologies often require that the implementation of a system necessitates some degree of networking. Pitchfork Solutions, LLC is able to support the current standards including RS-232, RS-422/3, RS-485, and Ethernet in its various forms. For lower-level devices this may require protocol design and for higher-level devices it may require protocol analysis. It is through these communication channels that functional units interface to each other and become an operational system.

Although the emphasis has been on systems integration and communications, Pitchfork Solutions, LLC is ready to help in any of the ancillary fields as needed. This may include the design of databases, user interfaces, process flow, and control. With this flexibility, the question is no longer if Pitchfork Solutions, LLC can help ensure the success of your project, but when. Contact us today and allow us to explore the possibilities!