TAD Recovery
Reclaim, rebuild, reignite
When projects stall, parts go obsolete, or supplier relationships break down, it doesn’t have to mean the end of the line. TAD Recovery is our dedicated service for reviving, reworking, and redefining electronic and digital projects – getting them back on track with technical excellence and dependable delivery. Whether you’re picking up the pieces from a previous project, revisiting a legacy design, or exploring competitor products to inform your next move, we offer an all-in-one solution that removes the roadblocks and uncovers opportunities.
Summary
When a project stalls – or a legacy design begins to fail – TAD Recovery steps in. We audit what you have, reverse-engineer what you don’t, replace obsolete parts, restore or recreate firmware, and get the programme moving again with a pragmatic plan.
This page explains our recovery services across electronics, firmware, software and mechanicals, competitor teardowns for informed re-design, and how we manage documentation, IP and validation so you can resume operations with confidence.
Design recovery
Designs don’t always age gracefully. Components become obsolete, technical documentation goes missing, or the original creators move on. With our design recovery service, we help clients:
- Reverse engineer existing hardware and firmware.
- Identify and replace out-of-life or hard-to-source components.
- Characterise the function of legacy systems for reproduction or enhancement.
We don’t just rebuild; we refine. We look for opportunities to introduce more efficient or modern design practices, often reducing long-term costs and improving product performance and lifespan.
Supporting incomplete or non-functioning projects
Sometimes, things just don’t go to plan. Clients often come to us with half-finished projects – abandoned prototypes, firmware in progress, or designs that never quite worked. TAD Recovers is designed to:
- Audit and assess the state of your existing materials, whether electronics, mechanical, or digital.
- Work with or without the original development partner to gather documentation and IP.
- Re-plan development stages with a clear path to successful delivery.
We are highly experienced in working from what’s available – whether that’s partial schematics, sample devices, or internal team knowledge – to complete the work with precision. Our collaborative approach and adaptable mindset ensure that no effort is wasted and every viable asset is utilised.
Analysing competitor products for strategic insight
Looking to develop your own version of an existing solution? Our teardown and assessment service gives you:
- A technical breakdown of how a competitor’s product functions.
- A view into component choice, system architecture, and firmware behaviour.
- Recommendations for differentiation and cost optimisation in your own version.
This isn’t just reverse engineering – it’s market insight, fuelling innovations. We help you understand where others have succeeded or failed, so your next product is better positioned to lead.
Have a query or need to reach out?
Click here to get in touchWhy choose TAD Recovery?
- Multi-disciplinary expertise – From firmware and PCBs to apps and mechanical design, we cover the full spectrum.
- Risk-free scoping – We’ll assess your project and outline next steps with no obligation.
- No judgement, just progress – We’re here to help, not point fingers. We focus on solutions.
- Protect your investment – Salvage the value from previous efforts and avoid starting from scratch.
Mechanical recovery and redevelopment
Electronics rarely exist in isolation. If your project includes mechanical components – enclosures, mounts, or specialised housings – we can:
- Recover designs using 3D scanning and modelling.
- Recreate or update technical drawings to modern standards
- Produce mechanical parts for prototyping or full-scale production
Whether your parts are off-the-shelf or entirely custom, our mechanical engineers ensure full system compatibility and manufacturability.
A culture of dedication, collaboration, and excellence
TAD Recover is a service built on our values. Our dedication to problem-solving means we go the extra mile to understand what’s been done – and what needs to be done – to deliver results. Collaboration is key; we engage with your team, your past suppliers, and even incomplete codebases with professionalism and care. And through it all, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of technical excellence.
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Let’s rebuild something brilliant
Whether your product stalled, aged out of relevance, or just never got finished – we can help. TAD Recovery brings technical insight, structured planning, and a collaborative ethos to every challenge. Get in touch to see how we can get your idea back on the path to success
