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Promwad

Promwad

Review
★7.9/10
🇩🇪 Essen, Germany·50 - 249 employees·Reviewed Mar 2026

Essen engineering and software firm specializing in hardware-software solutions and IoT across 11 countries.

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Best For
Manufacturing and hardware companies needing embedded software, IoT, and engineering services
Hourly Rate
$50-99/hr
In line with the $75/hr median for software agencies in Germany
Industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Electronics
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Clients

Siemens HealthineersVestelWIKASonySynopsys

About Promwad

Promwad is an engineering and software development company based in Essen with expertise spanning custom software, hardware development, embedded systems, and IoT. Their 16 reviews show approximately 85% positive feedback, with clients consistently praising technical competence, flexibility, and delivery on tight timelines. With 8 reviews specifically mentioning custom software, they operate effectively across both hardware and software disciplines.

Who Promwad Is Best For

Promwad is best suited for companies in manufacturing, automotive, or IoT sectors that need engineering services combining hardware and software expertise. Their broad country presence across 11 countries makes them useful for multinational projects. Less suitable for companies building purely digital or web-based products without a hardware component.

Why Choose Promwad

Technical competence in hardware and software
Flexibility and adaptability
Tight timeline delivery
Professionalism
Reliable project management

Things to Consider

Hardware-heavy focus limits value for purely software-focused clients
Undisclosed minimum project size
Minor communication nuances noted in reviews
Less suited for SaaS or web-only projects

Promwad Services

Custom Software DevelopmentEngineeringAI DevelopmentHardware DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsIoT Development

Selected Work

Mobile Live Streaming Reference Platform with On-Device AI

Mobile Live Streaming Reference Platform with On-Device AI

Promwad’s R&D team built a cross-platform mobile app that turns a smartphone into a field-ready live broadcast camera for YouTube, Twitch, or any RTMP endpoint, with one-tap go-live and on-device neural noise suppression verified against live streams.

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CFexpress Storage Board for Broadcast FPGA Systems

CFexpress Storage Board for Broadcast FPGA Systems

Angelbird

For Angelbird, Promwad developed compact high-speed CFexpress memory-expansion boards for FPGA-based broadcasting and video systems (FMC HPC / VITA 57.1), delivering high-throughput local storage now in commercial use.

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AI Photo Booth for Tech Exhibitions

AI Photo Booth for Tech Exhibitions

Promwad built an in-house hardware–software AI photo booth to turn trade-show traffic into conversations; deployed at Embedded World, ANGA COM, and IBC 2025 to attract visitors with personalised branded photos.

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