Built for scale.Backed for life.
Streamlined for support-free scale
Results that make a difference
The CAN controller is a compact unit with multiple output channels that expands what a skid steer can do. It allows attachments to receive and respond to control signals without needing onboard electronics. That means operators can move the same accessory between machines. If one piece of equipment goes down, the attachment can still be used on another, helping crews stay productive.
Skid Steer Genius had a proven product with strong demand, but each unit was hand-built and took time to manufacture. After updating the design with 28 Gorilla, they partnered with 29Tech to scale production. We took on sourcing, assembly, testing and warranty support, helping turn a reliable field tool into a product that could be built consistently and supported over time.
Strong demand, limited output
Skid Steer Genius had a controller customers relied on, and demand continued to grow. The product was built by hand in small batches, which worked well early on but was not designed for higher volumes. As orders increased, production capacity and warranty handling became harder to manage alongside the rest of the business.
They needed a way to scale production and support without changing what already worked for their customers.
A full production system, built for scale
After 28 Gorilla updated the design for manufacturability, 29Tech partnered with Skid Steer Genius to take on production and warranty support as volumes increased. We built a repeatable manufacturing process focused on durability, consistency and long-term serviceability.
Each controller is designed to be updated over time. When products come back through warranty, we do not just repair them. We rework or replace them using the latest build revisions, updated programming, and improved components where applicable. That feedback loop helps strengthen the product with every return.
By owning production and warranty together, we ensure issues are resolved quickly and improvements make their way back into the field without disrupting customers.
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CAN Controller
Skills & equipment used
- Rapid prototyping for low-volume builds
- PCB layout and board population
- Housing test fits and revision cycles
- Part count reduction and optimized layout for potting
- Diagnostic access design
- Assembly sequencing and ease-of-build improvements
- Low-pressure mold revisions to improve encapsulation efficiency
- Small batch production setup
- Hand assembly of ruggedized electronics
- Three-stage quality inspection
- Custom bed-of-nails test fixture
- Final product validation with functional load testing
- Component sourcing and procurement
- Vendor qualification and lead time management
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