From circuit boards to cloud—we work at every layer.
Arwic blends embedded hardware, firmware development, and modern software to modernize legacy systems without the risk. We design interface PCBs, port firmware from obsolete microcontrollers, and connect everything—ERPs, CRMs, databases, industrial equipment—into intelligent workflows that actually ship.
Hardware to cloud
PCB design, firmware porting, and cloud integration—full-stack modernization
Legacy without the risk
Modernize obsolete microcontrollers, hardware, and unmaintainable systems incrementally
Pragmatic over perfect
Working systems that ship beat over-engineered solutions that don't
Why teams choose Arwic
Embedded systems & PCB design to cloud software
Modernize obsolete microcontrollers & firmware
Industrial protocols, automation & AI integration
Strategy-to-support in a single partner
We turn complex operations into reliable, intelligent systems.
Arwic builds for measurable business impact—faster throughput, fewer errors, lower costs, and resilient technology.
The complexity is real—most "solutions" make it worse
Yes, modern systems involve microservices, event-driven architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code. But most consultants use that complexity to sell fear and over-engineer solutions you don't need. We navigate these technologies to find what actually solves your problem—whether that's a simple API integration or a full distributed system. We know the difference.
We speak the language without the religion
RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, gRPC, OPC-UA, MODBUS, ETL pipelines, SOAP—we've worked with all of it. But we're not married to any of it. Need a message queue? Maybe. Or maybe a simple webhook does the job for 1/10th the cost. We evaluate what makes sense for your scale, budget, and team—not what's trendy or what maximizes our billable hours.
AI without the snake oil
LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, fine-tuning, MLOps—the AI landscape is full of hype and companies selling million-dollar solutions to hundred-dollar problems. We cut through it. Sometimes GPT-4 via API is plenty. Sometimes you need custom models. We figure out what actually moves the needle and skip the over-engineered garbage that never ships.
Right-sized architecture beats "best practices"
Kubernetes, serverless, CQRS, event sourcing, zero-trust architecture—these are real patterns with real use cases. They're also massively over-applied by consultants justifying bloated budgets. We build systems that match your current reality and can grow when needed. Starting small and pragmatic beats starting "enterprise-ready" and never finishing.
If it can be defined, we can automate it.
Every engagement blends automation, AI, integration, and modernization so operations teams get durable solutions, not temporary scripts.
Integration & automation—from circuit board to cloud
Connect your CRM, ERP, databases, industrial equipment (OPC-UA, MODBUS), SaaS platforms—whatever you have. When legacy hardware is the bottleneck, we design interface PCBs, hardware and firmware while maintaining compatibility. We use the simplest approach that fits your scale: REST APIs, webhooks, message queues, file transfers. We know the fancy patterns (event-driven architectures, service meshes) and when you don't need them.
AI & ML without the hype cycle
LLMs, RAG, vector databases, computer vision, forecasting—we've worked with it. But most AI projects fail from over-engineering. We start simple (often just API calls), prove value fast, then scale what works. Good prompts usually beat custom models. When they don't, we'll build what you need.
Embedded systems & hardware modernization
Obsolete microcontrollers, unavailable parts, firmware nobody can maintain anymore—we modernize the hardware layer. Design interface PCBs for modern microcontrollers that plug into your existing systems. Port firmware from dead platforms to maintainable modern code. Keep your equipment running while gaining the ability to actually develop and maintain control firmware.
Legacy software modernization without the risk
Wrap your old systems in modern interfaces, add monitoring, migrate incrementally. No six-month freezes or "turn it all off and hope." We map what you have, fix what's breaking, and buy you time to modernize properly. Sometimes that's wrapping it in an API. Sometimes it's a phased migration. We figure out what makes financial sense.
Infrastructure, security & operations—right-sized
Cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, monitoring, security controls—we set up what you need without over-engineering. Managed services often beat DIY Kubernetes. Basic logging beats unused dashboards. Good secrets management beats "zero-trust architecture" you can't maintain. We build for your current reality, not some imagined future scale.
Simple apps born from workflow analysis.
As we design modern workflows we often uncover one thorny decision point that demands its own app. Those tools extend the larger automation program and remove friction instantly.
These applications usually originate inside modernization projects or from pain points surfaced during our discovery work. By solving those targeted problems, the entire workflow becomes more coherent for the people running it.
Built from real problems
These tools exist because we kept running into the same problem on client projects. If we're building it three times, it should probably be a standalone tool. They solve real operational pain—not theoretical problems from a whiteboard.
Simple on purpose
One tool, one job. We could add more features and make them "enterprise-ready" but that's how good tools become bloated and unusable. Simple tools that do their job beat Swiss Army knives that do everything poorly.
Shared when we can
When contracts allow, we release these at low or no cost. Your competitive advantage is execution, not hoarding tools. Industry gets better when people share solutions to common problems.
We pride ourselves on spotting the simple solution inside a complex challenge and turning it into a durable tool that amplifies the rest of the workflow.
Decision Tree App
Simple tool for turning expert knowledge into decision flows teams can actually follow. Captures the "if this, then that" logic that usually lives in someone's head and makes it repeatable. No training needed, just point and click through the decisions.
It started as a small feature inside a discovery project, but quickly became a standalone app that standardizes how teams reason through complex choices.
Explore the appModernize without risking the systems that run your business.
From COBOL-era business systems to edge controllers on factory floors, Arwic engineers create pragmatic modernization plans that stabilize today while architecting a better tomorrow.
Map what you actually have. Dig into dependency graphs, document tribal knowledge, understand what the system really does—not what the docs claim. Can't fix what you don't understand.
Migrate incrementally. Wrap legacy systems in APIs, add feature flags, test new paths safely. No big-bang rewrites. Business keeps running while we modernize underneath.
Build for change. Good architecture means you can swap components later without rewriting everything. Adapter layers, clear boundaries, tests where they matter.
Teams navigating complex, high-stakes environments.
We partner with leaders who cannot rely on plug-and-play tools to solve mission-critical challenges.
Organizations tired of consultants who promise the world and deliver PowerPoints. You've been burned by "enterprise solutions" that cost millions and delivered nothing. You need someone who actually ships working software.
Teams stuck with legacy systems where "nobody touch it" is the official strategy and every small change feels like defusing a bomb. You know it needs to change but every vendor pitches a complete rewrite you can't afford.
Manufacturers dealing with industrial equipment (OPC-UA, MODBUS, whatever proprietary protocol your vendor uses) who need it connected to modern systems without the "rip everything out and start over" approach that stops production.
Teams running critical equipment on obsolete microcontrollers where the original firmware is unmaintainable and replacement parts are unavailable. You need the hardware modernized without redesigning the entire system or stopping production.
Companies trapped by vendors selling proprietary platforms that don't play nice with anything else. You're paying integration taxes on every transaction and bleeding margin to manual workarounds.
Engineering leaders who know the technical debt is real but are drowning in vendors selling fear. Every consultant says you need to rewrite everything in microservices. You need someone who'll tell you what actually needs fixing and what can wait.
Businesses spending fortune on manual tasks that should be automated but every "automation solution" vendor pitches is over-engineered, over-priced, and never seems to actually launch. You need simple stuff that works.
Automation that proves its value in the metrics that matter.
Every Arwic engagement defines what success looks like, builds instrumentation where needed, and reports on outcomes so stakeholders see tangible results.
Stop wasting money
You're probably over-paying for cloud resources you don't use, software licenses nobody needs, and manual work that should be automated. We find the waste and fix it. Sometimes saving money is easier than making it.
Do actual work instead
Basic resilience patterns stop problems from cascading. Good monitoring shows what broke and why. When systems just work, your team builds features instead of debugging fires.
Stop re-architecting everything
Good architecture means new tools plug in without breaking everything. Adding that new CRM or acquired company's systems doesn't trigger a six-month rewrite. Legacy systems get extended instead of replaced.
Human-centered design from insight to deployment.
We blend discovery, experimentation, and lifecycle support so solutions are shaped through real-world feedback rather than static plans.
Figure out what you actually have
Most documentation is lies. We dig in, map dependencies, talk to the people who actually use the systems, and figure out what really happens vs. what's supposed to happen. Can't fix problems you don't understand.
Find the simple path that works
We don't start with the perfect architecture—we start with what solves your actual problem. Maybe that's a quick API integration. Maybe it's more complex. We prototype the risky bits early to find out what won't work before you've spent the budget. Plans change, so we design for change.
Build it with good-enough practices
Automated testing where it matters, CI/CD so changes don't take forever, monitoring so you know when stuff breaks. Not perfect—perfect is the enemy of shipped. We do the boring reliability work so the software actually works in production, not just on demo day.
Make it better as you learn
Launch is when you start learning what actually matters. We set up feedback loops—monitoring, error tracking, user behavior—so you can see what's working and what isn't. Then we iterate. Good systems evolve, they don't emerge fully-formed from a requirements doc.
Insights for automation decision makers.
Learn how Arwic bridges automation, AI, and legacy modernization to deliver reliable operations.
Arwic is an automation and integration consultancy for enterprises and manufacturers tired of over-engineered solutions that never ship. We specialize in pragmatic system integration spanning embedded hardware to cloud software—legacy system modernization, AI implementation, industrial automation, and hardware modernization. Whether you need obsolete microcontrollers replaced with modern firmware, OPC-UA and MODBUS protocol integration, ERP and CRM connectivity, or cloud infrastructure that actually fits your scale—we cut through the consultant BS and build what works.
We work with manufacturing operations, engineering teams, and businesses dealing with technical debt, legacy systems, and vendor lock-in. Our services include embedded systems modernization, firmware development, custom PCB interface design, embedded systems update and replacement, API integration, workflow automation, AI integration, database integration, message queue implementation, and incremental legacy modernization. Located in the United States, serving clients globally who need automation consulting—from circuit board to cloud—without the enterprise bloat.
Whether you label the challenge automation, AI integration, legacy modernization, or workflow orchestration, Arwic builds custom, durable solutions that keep your business moving today and far into the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our automation and integration services
What types of companies do you work with?
We work with manufacturers, enterprises, and engineering teams dealing with legacy systems, technical debt, and over-engineered solutions. Our clients are typically tired of consultants who over-promise and under-deliver. They need pragmatic automation, system integration, and modernization that actually ships.
Do you specialize in any particular technologies?
We're platform-agnostic. We work across REST APIs, GraphQL, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), industrial protocols (OPC-UA, MODBUS), cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, AI/ML (LLMs, RAG, computer vision), and more. The key is we know when to use these technologies and when simpler approaches work better for your scale and budget.
How is Arwic different from other automation consultants?
We don't sell solutions looking for problems. Most consultants push over-engineered "enterprise" solutions that justify bloated budgets. We build what you need now with room to grow later. We know the buzzwords—microservices, Kubernetes, zero-trust architecture—and more importantly, when you don't actually need them.
Can you help with legacy system modernization?
Yes, that's a core service. We specialize in incremental modernization—wrapping legacy systems in APIs, adding monitoring, and migrating piece by piece without business disruption. No six-month freezes or big-bang rewrites. We assess what's breaking vs. what's just old and figure out what makes financial sense.
Do you work with industrial equipment and manufacturing systems?
Absolutely. We integrate industrial equipment using OPC-UA, MODBUS, and other industrial protocols with modern cloud systems, databases, and analytics platforms. We also modernize the hardware layer—replacing obsolete microcontrollers, designing interface PCBs, and porting firmware to modern platforms. We bridge the gap between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) pragmatically, from the circuit board up.
Can you help with obsolete hardware and firmware?
Yes. We design interface PCBs for modern microcontrollers that plug into existing systems and port firmware from legacy platforms to modern, maintainable implementations. This lets you keep your equipment operational while gaining the ability to develop and maintain control firmware internally. We've modernized systems where the original hardware is no longer available and the firmware hasn't been touched in decades.
What does a typical engagement look like?
We start by understanding what you actually have—not what the docs say. Then we find the simplest path that solves your problem, prototype the risky parts early, and build with good-enough practices (CI/CD, testing, monitoring). After launch, we set up feedback loops and iterate. No endless planning—we ship working software.
Do you provide ongoing support after implementation?
Yes. We can provide ongoing support, monitoring, and iterative improvements. We believe launch is when you start learning what actually matters, so we help you evolve systems based on real usage data rather than assumptions.
Where is Arwic located?
We're based in the United States in Western New York (Buffalo region) and work with clients globally. Most of our work is done remotely with occasional on-site visits when needed for discovery, training, or complex integrations.
Ready to modernize how work gets done?
If it can be defined, we can automate it. If it’s outdated, we can modernize it. If it’s broken, we can fix it. Tell us about your tech ecosystem and we’ll share a clear plan to make tech work for you.
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