Hydrajaws Limited: Modernizing Safety Testing, Digital Transformation in Construction

Client Overview

Hydrajaws Limited, a UK-based leader in manufacturing portable pull testers, specializes in testing the tension and torque of critical safety fixtures. Their products ensure anchors and fixings meet stringent safety standards across industries such as construction, engineering, and safety compliance. To maintain their competitive edge, Hydrajaws sought to modernize their application, enhance user experience, and expand into new markets.

Challenges

Hydrajaws faced several complex challenges that required a robust technical and strategic approach:

1. Recover Abandoned Application: The existing application, poorly managed by a former employee, lacked documentation, hindering ownership and control.

2. Dual App Strategy: Develop a free version with limited functionality and convert the existing app into a premium, paid version.

3. Enhanced Security: Implement a user management and permission system to safeguard data and functionality.

4. Outdated Interface: Redesign the user interface to improve interaction flow and modernize the user experience.

5. Real-Time Insights: Deliver accurate, compliant results from pull and torque testers in real time.

6. Digital Torque Integration: Introduce digital torque testing to enhance platform versatility and accuracy.

Solution

Dev Station Technology tackled these challenges with a comprehensive, client-centric approach, showcasing their technical expertise and agile project management:

• Application Recovery and Stabilization:

  • Conducted an in-depth analysis to document the existing architecture, enabling Hydrajaws to regain full ownership.

  • Rebuilt development and production environments to ensure stability and scalability.

  • Streamlined workflows to eliminate branching and merging issues, accelerating development cycles.

• Dual App Development:

  • Simultaneously developed the free and paid versions, leveraging modular architecture to ensure consistency and quality.

  • Delivered both apps on time, meeting stringent deadlines without compromising functionality.

• Collaborative UI/UX Redesign:

  • Partnered closely with Hydrajaws’ marketing team to refresh the app’s branding, incorporating new colors, logos, and typography.

  • Optimized the user interface with intuitive button placement, modern fonts, and clear text.

  • Enhanced the dashboard with customizable report templates and detailed insights, improving usability.

• Digital Torque Integration:

  • Collaborated with KTC to integrate their SDK, enabling real-time data collection and precise torque measurement displays.

  • Ensured compliance with industry standards, enhancing the platform’s reliability and versatility.

Technology Stack

Dev Station leveraged a modern, robust technology stack to deliver a scalable and secure solution:

• Xamarin and .NET for cross-platform app development.

• Angular for dynamic front-end interfaces.

• Azure DevOps for streamlined CI/CD pipelines.

• Azure ADB2C for secure user authentication and management.

• Azure for cloud infrastructure and scalability.

• KTC SDK for seamless torque testing integration.

Impacts

The partnership with Dev Station Technology yielded transformative results for Hydrajaws:

• 500% Surge in Potential Clients: The refreshed design and free app dramatically expanded market reach, attracting a broader customer base.

• Diversification into Automotive: The introduction of digital torque testing positioned Hydrajaws for success in the automotive industry, opening a lucrative new revenue stream.

• Enhanced User Satisfaction: The intuitive interface and real-time insights improved user engagement and trust in the platform.

• Operational Efficiency: Stable environments and streamlined workflows reduced maintenance costs and accelerated future development.

Why Dev Station Technology?

This project underscores Dev Station Technology’s core strengths:

• Technical Excellence: Expertise in recovering and modernizing legacy systems while integrating cutting-edge features like digital torque testing.

• Agile Collaboration: Close partnership with Hydrajaws’ team and third-party vendors (KTC) ensured alignment with business goals.

• Impact-Driven Solutions: A focus on measurable outcomes, evidenced by a 500% increase in client reach and successful market expansion.

• Reliability: 100% on-time delivery and a robust technology stack guaranteed a high-quality, scalable solution.

The Hydrajaws project exemplifies Dev Station Technology’s ability to transform complex challenges into opportunities, delivering innovative software solutions that drive growth and success.