EST. 1980 • MINNESOTA CORPORATION • TURNKEY HARDWARE, FIRMWARE & PCB PRODUCTION
14616 Afton Blvd. South, Afton, MN 55001 (651) 436-1346 [email protected]
Ross Design Inc. (RDInc.) emblem INC. Ross Design Inc. RDInc. Turnkey Electronic Product Development • Afton, Minnesota
MN CORP // EST. 1980 CONCEPT → PROTOTYPE → FULL PRODUCTION

Mission-Critical Electronic Product Development Built for Production.

For over 45 years, Ross Design Inc. (RDInc.) has engineered, debugged, prototyped, and manufactured rugged electronic assemblies for aerospace, industrial automation, medical instrumentation, and defense/emergency systems — executing electrical, mechanical, firmware, and multi-layer PCB layout under one roof in Afton, Minnesota.

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CORE ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING DISCIPLINES
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical & Packaging
  • Embedded ASM / C / C++
  • Altera PAL / CPLD / FPGA
  • Intel / Hitachi / Philips / TI DSP
  • Multi-Layer, Flex & RF PCB CAD
  • SMT & Through-Hole Prototyping
  • Turnkey Production Management
PROGRAM P14 // AEROSPACE ATE PHILIPS µP + ALTERA PAL
RD INC. Braking Roller Automated Test Equipment (ATE) chassis with red dot-matrix display reading REP RATE = 115.0 ms
Aircraft Cargo Braking Roller ATE Custom hardware, firmware, PCB & machined aluminum instrument enclosure
8-card aerospace cargo loading multi-board backplane with MIL-spec circular connectors
P01 • AEROSPACE Multi-Card Cargo Control Rack
TI DSP DC motor speed control PCB assembly with glowing red LED dot-matrix display reading speed 03=46 ips
P11 • INDUSTRIAL DSP TI DSP Motor Speed Controller
01 // HERITAGEIncorporated in Minnesota
1980 45+ Years
Continuous turnkey hardware, firmware & production delivery.
02 // EXECUTIONSingle-Point Responsibility
Concept → Production
Research, schematic, PCB CAD, debug, prototyping & BOM procurement.
03 // SECTORSMission-Critical Markets
5 Core Industries
Aerospace, Industrial Controls, Medical, Emergency & Automated Test.
04 // HEADQUARTERSIn-House Engineering & Lab
Afton, MN 55001
14616 Afton Blvd. South • Twin Cities & St. Croix Valley.
END-TO-END ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURE

Turnkey Engineering & Manufacturing Services

Whether you require complete concept-to-production execution starting from basic research or targeted multi-layer PCB layout and manufacturing management, Ross Design Inc. integrates every engineering discipline under one roof.

  1. STAGE 01 Concept & Research Feasibility, architecture & component selection
  2. STAGE 02 Hardware & Analog/RF Digital, sensor interface & Linear Tech power
  3. STAGE 03 Embedded & Logic ASM, C/C++ firmware, DSP & Altera CPLD/FPGA
  4. STAGE 04 PCB CAD Layout Multi-layer, SMT, mixed-tech & flex on PCAD/ACCEL
  5. STAGE 05 Prototype & Debug In-house assembly, bench verification & packaging
  6. STAGE 06 Full Production Turnkey purchasing, fabrication & QA management
CAP-01 // FULL-SERVICE LAB SMT • THROUGH-HOLE • QA
Ross Design Inc. stereo microscope inspection bench, power supplies, and component inventory in Afton, Minnesota
In-House Stereo Inspection, Bench Test & Component Inventory

Comprehensive Engineering Services

Integrated electrical and mechanical engineering paired with in-house prototyping and full supply-chain execution:

  • Product development spanning Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and ruggedized custom Packaging.
  • Printed Circuit Board layout on dedicated PCAD / ACCEL CAD engineering workstations.
  • Surface-Mount (SMT), Through-Hole, and dense mixed-technology board assemblies.
  • Rapid engineering validation prototypes through full-scale production quantities.
  • Turnkey component purchasing, vendor qualification, kitting, and production management.
CAP-02 // TURNKEY BUILD DFM • PROTOTYPE • VOLUME
Precision hand assembly and soldering of multi-layer printed circuit boards on ESD workstation at Ross Design Inc.
Precision Prototype Assembly & Turnkey Production Execution

Turnkey Product Development

A single-point engineering and manufacturing partner from initial concept research to production delivery:

  • Complete lifecycle ownership: we develop, debug, prototype, and manufacture your product.
  • More than four decades of proven product development experience since 1980.
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and long-lifecycle component management.
  • Seamless transition from first-article engineering prototypes to repeatable production runs.
  • Full Bill-of-Materials (BOM) procurement, PCB fabrication coordination, and final system test.
CAP-03 // EMBEDDED & LOGIC µP • DSP • CPLD/FPGA
Digital storage oscilloscope, power supplies, multimeters, and live embedded hardware debugging bench at Ross Design Inc.
Real-Time Hardware, Firmware & Oscilloscope Verification Bench

Embedded System Design

Deterministic hardware and real-time firmware co-engineered for aerospace, industrial, and medical reliability:

  • Microprocessor, microcontroller, and DSP architectures using Intel, Hitachi, Philips, Texas Instruments (TI DSP), and more.
  • Real-time embedded software and firmware written in Assembly (ASM) and C / C++.
  • PAL, CPLD, and FPGA programmable logic design utilizing Altera device families.
  • Digital, precision Analog, RF, and high-efficiency Power Supply design (including Linear Tech topologies).
  • Low-noise sensor conditioning, optical/line-scan interfaces, and embedded-to-PC telemetry links.
CAP-04 // PCB CAD & FAB MULTI-LAYER • FLEX • RF
Multi-layer Printed Circuit Board CAD layout workstation displaying trace routing and component placement at Ross Design Inc.
Dedicated PCAD / ACCEL CAD Multi-Layer Board Layout Workstation

PCB Layout & Fabrication

Precision board layout and fabrication management engineered for signal integrity, thermal performance, and yield:

  • SMT, Through-Hole, and high-density Mixed-Technology PCB design.
  • Double-sided and multi-layer PC boards with components populated on one or both sides.
  • Dedicated PCAD / ACCEL CAD workstations with full Gerber, drill, and pick-and-place outputs.
  • Custom mechanical board contours, internal cutouts, and specialized dielectric stackups.
  • Flex Circuit interconnects and controlled-impedance RF board layout.
PROVEN HARDWARE TRACK RECORD

15 Documented Production & Engineering Programs

Inspect representative flight/cargo hardware, industrial motion and optical inspection systems, medical analyzers, and automated test equipment engineered and produced by Ross Design Inc.

Showing 15 of 15 programs
P01 P1: Aircraft Cargo Loading System multi-board control electronics designed by Ross Design Inc.
Aerospace

Aircraft Cargo Loading System (Unit 1)

Services Provided
Hardware, Software & PCB design; Production management.
Technologies Used
Intel microprocessors, Altera PALs.
P02 P2: Aircraft Cargo Loading System 8-card rack assembly by Ross Design Inc.
Aerospace

Aircraft Cargo Loading System (Unit 2)

Services Provided
Hardware, Software & PCB design; Production management.
Technologies Used
Intel microprocessors, Altera PALs.
P03 P3: Aircraft Cargo Loading System with HP display interface and Altera MAX CPLD by Ross Design Inc.
Aerospace

Aircraft Cargo Loading Display System

Services Provided
Hardware, Software & PCB design; Production management.
Technologies Used
HP displays, Intel microprocessors, Altera PALs.
P04 P4: Aircraft Cargo Loading System with Philips microprocessor and DPRAM by Ross Design Inc.
Aerospace

Aircraft Cargo Loading Controller (DPRAM)

Services Provided
Hardware, Software & PCB design; Production management.
Technologies Used
Philips microprocessors, Altera PALs, DPRAM.
P05 P5: Multi Pump Control System operator panel and electronics by Ross Design Inc.
Industrial Controls

Multi-Pump Control System

Services Provided
Hardware, Software & PCB design; Production management.
Technologies Used
Hitachi & Intel microprocessors, Altera PALs.
P06 P6: Line scan production inspection internal chassis and Astrodyne power architecture managed by Ross Design Inc.
Industrial Controls

Line-Scan Production Inspection (Module 1)

Services Provided
Turnkey production management and assembly.
Technologies Used
Altera PALs.
P07 P7: Line scan production inspection multi-channel enclosure by Ross Design Inc.
Industrial Controls

Line-Scan Production Inspection System

Services Provided
Turnkey production management and system integration.
Technologies Used
Altera PALs.
P08 P8: Photo Detector production inspection machined housing and PCB by Ross Design Inc.
Industrial Controls

Photo-Detector Production Inspection System

Services Provided
Production management and quality testing.
Technologies Used
Intel microprocessors, Altera PALs.
P09 P9: Industrial Laser Marking System controller PCB with Altera MAX and Astrodyne power supply by Ross Design Inc.
Industrial Controls

Laser Marking System

Services Provided
Hardware, Software & PCB design; Production management.
Technologies Used
Intel microprocessors, Altera PALs.
P10 P10: Motion control and management stainless operator terminal and barcode system by Ross Design Inc.
Industrial Controls

Motion Control & Management System

Services Provided
Hardware, Software, PCB design, Packaging & Production management.
Technologies Used
Intel & Philips microprocessors, Altera PALs.
P11 P11: DC motor speed control with TI DSP and red LED display by Ross Design Inc.
Industrial Controls

DC Motor Speed Control

Services Provided
Hardware, Software & PCB design; Production management.
Technologies Used
TI DSP, Intel microprocessors, Altera PALs.
P12 P12: Medical Blood Gas Analyzer electronics and instrument assembly by Ross Design Inc.
Medical Devices

Blood Gas Analyzer

Services Provided
Hardware, Software & PCB design; Production management.
Technologies Used
Intel microprocessors.
P13 P13: Emergency Services electroluminescent lighting power supply and reel packaging by Ross Design Inc.
Emergency Services

Emergency Services Lighting System

Services Provided
Hardware, PCB design & Packaging; Production management.
Technologies Used
Linear Tech power supply design.
P14 P14: RD INC. Aircraft Cargo Braking Roller Automated Test System by Ross Design Inc.
Test Equipment

Aircraft Cargo Equipment Test System

Services Provided
Hardware, Software & PCB design.
Technologies Used
Philips microprocessors, Altera PALs.
P15 P15: Emergency Services Rapid Analyzer Charger Tester by Ross Design Inc.
Test Equipment

Emergency Services Charger Tester

Services Provided
Hardware, Software, PCB design & Packaging; Production management.
Technologies Used
Philips microprocessors, Altera PALs.
COMPANY PROFILE & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Incorporated in Minnesota in 1980

Ross Design Inc. (RDInc.) was incorporated in the State of Minnesota in 1980. Our mission is to provide project management with a true turnkey solution for customers requiring high-reliability embedded systems and electronic product development.

Operating from our facility at 14616 Afton Blvd. South in Afton, Minnesota, we support OEMs across the Twin Cities metro, the St. Croix Valley, and nationwide. Every engagement can encompass electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, embedded software development, enclosure packaging, Printed Circuit Board layout, prototype assembly, PCB fabrication, and full production management.

Corporate Entity
Ross Design Inc. (RDInc.)
State of Incorporation
Minnesota (Est. 1980 • 45+ Years)
PCB CAD Workstations
PCAD / ACCEL CAD (SMT, Through-Hole, Flex, RF)
Silicon & Logic Platforms
Intel, Hitachi, Philips, TI DSP, Altera PAL/CPLD/FPGA, Linear Tech
Firmware Languages
Assembly (ASM), C, C++ & PC Host Communications
Manufacturing Scope
Prototype Builds, Turnkey Purchasing & Volume Production
Ross Design Inc. stereo microscope inspection bench and component lab at 14616 Afton Blvd. South, Afton, MN 55001
Afton, MN Engineering & Inspection Bench — Stereo optical inspection, programmable power supplies, and component inventory at 14616 Afton Blvd. South.
Ross Design Inc. project management and engineering workstation in Afton, Minnesota
Turnkey Program Management & Documentation — Integrated BOM procurement, vendor coordination, and engineering documentation in Afton, MN.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Engineering & Production FAQ

Direct answers for engineering leads, purchasing managers, and OEM partners evaluating Ross Design Inc.

What disciplines does Ross Design Inc. cover in a turnkey project?

We handle the complete product lifecycle: basic research and concept validation, electrical schematic capture, mechanical and enclosure packaging, embedded firmware in Assembly (ASM) and C/C++, Altera PAL/CPLD/FPGA logic, multi-layer and flex PCB layout on PCAD/ACCEL CAD workstations, prototype assembly, PCB fabrication, and ongoing production purchasing and management.

Can Ross Design Inc. manufacture both prototypes and production quantities?

Yes. We build initial engineering prototypes for hardware/firmware debugging and design verification as well as full production quantities, managing component procurement, SMT and through-hole assembly, and quality inspection.

What types of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) do you design?

We design double-sided and multi-layer PCBs with single- or double-sided component placement, utilizing Surface-Mount (SMT), Through-Hole, and mixed technologies, as well as custom board geometries, flex circuits, and RF layouts.

Where is Ross Design Inc. located and how do we start a project?

We are located at 14616 Afton Blvd. South, Afton, MN 55001 (in the East Twin Cities Metro / Lower St. Croix Valley). Call Stan Ross directly at (651) 436-1346 or email [email protected] to discuss your requirements.

DIRECT ENGINEERING CONTACT

Start Your Project with Ross Design Inc.

Speak directly with our engineering team in Afton, Minnesota to discuss turnkey product development, embedded systems, multi-layer PCB layout, or production manufacturing.

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(651) 436-5276
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14616 Afton Blvd. South
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Afton, Minnesota 55001
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