Engineering Solutions
That Solve Real Problems

At KAHN Engineering, we take a solution-based approach. We start with what you're experiencing—your situation—then engineer solutions that fix the real issue and deliver measurable results.

Clients usually describe symptoms—things that won't connect, compliance gaps, something that keeps failing—not the underlying cause. That's normal. We're used to it. We listen, we understand your situation, and we help get to the root of the problem.

Our Solution-Based Methodology


We don't sell products or services—we solve problems. Our approach starts with what you're experiencing and gets to the real issue, so you get solutions that actually fix the situation.

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Start With What You're Experiencing

You tell us the symptoms—what's going wrong, what's frustrating you. We don't expect you to have the diagnosis. We listen to your situation, ask the right questions, and work with you to identify the root cause.

2

Analyze & Design

We take the symptoms you've described and analyze your situation from multiple angles—technical, operational, financial, and strategic. Then we design a solution that addresses the real issue, not just the surface problem.

3

Propose Tailored Solutions

Every solution is custom-designed for your specific situation. We present options with clear trade-offs, helping you make informed decisions that align with your business objectives.

4

Implement with Precision

Our implementation process is thorough, well-documented, and focused on delivering the outcomes you need. We manage complexity so you don't have to.

5

Measure & Optimize

We establish metrics upfront and track them throughout. After delivery, we measure results and optimize to ensure you're getting maximum value from your solution.

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Ongoing Partnership

Our relationship doesn't end at delivery. We provide ongoing support, optimization, and evolution of your solutions as your needs change.

Solution Categories


We solve challenges across multiple engineering domains, often combining capabilities to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Legacy System Modernization

Challenge: Your legacy systems are reliable but can't integrate with modern infrastructure or meet current standards.

Our Solution: We analyze your legacy systems, design integration strategies, create interface layers, and ensure compliance—all while preserving your valuable existing infrastructure.

  • Legacy system assessment and documentation
  • Interface design and implementation
  • Standards compliance upgrades
  • Cybersecurity hardening
  • Gradual modernization strategies

Custom Embedded Solutions

Challenge: You need specialized functionality that off-the-shelf embedded systems can't provide.

Our Solution: We design and develop custom embedded systems tailored to your exact requirements, from hardware design through firmware development.

  • Requirements analysis and system architecture
  • Hardware design and PCB layout
  • Firmware and software development
  • Prototyping and testing
  • Production support

System Integration Challenges

Challenge: Multiple systems need to work together, but they weren't designed to integrate.

Our Solution: We design integration architectures, develop interface layers, and ensure seamless communication between disparate systems.

  • System architecture design
  • API and protocol development
  • Middleware and interface layers
  • Integration testing and validation
  • Documentation and training

Cybersecurity Hardening

Challenge: Your systems need enhanced security, but you can't afford to replace them entirely.

Our Solution: We assess your security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and implement hardening measures that protect your systems without disrupting operations.

  • Security assessment and risk analysis
  • Vulnerability identification and remediation
  • Security architecture design
  • Implementation of security controls
  • Ongoing monitoring and maintenance

Standards Compliance

Challenge: Your systems must meet industry standards or regulatory requirements, but they weren't designed with compliance in mind.

Our Solution: We analyze requirements, assess gaps, and implement changes that bring your systems into compliance while maintaining functionality.

  • Compliance requirements analysis
  • Gap assessment and remediation planning
  • System modifications for compliance
  • Documentation and certification support
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring

Custom Fabrication Needs

Challenge: Standard equipment or components don't meet your requirements, and you need custom fabrication.

Our Solution: We design custom hardware, equipment, and software, then fabricate or oversee fabrication to your exact specifications.

  • Custom hardware design
  • Equipment fabrication
  • Software development
  • Prototyping and validation
  • Production and quality control

Solution Areas We've Delivered


Our past projects span industrial communications, custom interfaces, security, and monitoring. Here are some of the types of solutions we've delivered.

Serial & Industrial Communications

Interfaces and integration involving RS-232, RS-485, Modbus (RTU and TCP), and CAN bus. We've built gateways, adapters, and protocol translators for legacy and modern equipment.

Custom Device Interfaces

Interfaces for custom and proprietary devices—hardware and software—so they work with your existing systems, HMIs, and control networks.

Wireless & Bluetooth Hardening

Bluetooth and wireless device hardening for security and reliability in industrial and commercial applications.

Secure Remote Monitoring & Control

Secure remote monitoring and control of industrial equipment—design and implementation with proper authentication, encryption, and access control.

Emergency Notifications

Emergency notification and alerting systems integrated with industrial equipment and processes, including fail-safe and redundant designs.

Legacy-to-Modern Bridging

Bridging legacy protocols and equipment to modern networks, HMIs, and cloud or on-premise monitoring systems.

Why Solution-Based Matters


Traditional engineering services often focus on technical specifications. We focus on business outcomes.

When you engage KAHN Engineering, you're not just buying engineering services—you're partnering with a team that understands your business context and designs solutions accordingly.

This approach means:

  • Solutions that truly address your challenges, not just technical requirements
  • Better return on investment through focused, outcome-driven design
  • Reduced risk through thorough understanding before implementation
  • Long-term value through solutions designed for evolution and change
  • Partnership rather than vendor relationship

Ready to Discuss Your Challenge?

Every great solution starts with understanding what you're actually experiencing. Tell us the symptoms—what's going wrong—and we'll work with you to get to the root cause and design a solution that fixes it.

We're used to clients who don't have the full picture yet. We'll listen, ask the right questions, and make sure we understand your situation before we propose anything.

How We Approach Each Challenge


While every solution is unique, our methodology ensures consistency, thoroughness, and results.

Discovery Phase

We start with what you're experiencing—the symptoms—and conduct thorough discovery to understand your situation from all angles. This includes technical assessment, business context, constraint identification, and success criteria. We don't expect you to have the root cause; we help find it.

Solution Design

We design solutions that address your specific challenge, considering technical feasibility, business impact, risk, cost, and long-term maintainability. Multiple options are presented with clear trade-offs.

Implementation

Our implementation process is methodical, well-documented, and focused on delivering the outcomes you need. We manage complexity, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure quality throughout.

Validation & Optimization

We validate that solutions meet requirements, measure outcomes against success criteria, and optimize for maximum value. Ongoing support ensures continued success.