Advisory$2kβ5k
A short, bounded piece of work β one review, one audit, one simulation of a design you've already sketched.
- 1β2 weeks typical
- Single deliverable
- No retainer commitment
π οΈ Kiora Systems Β· Engagement guide 2027
Design the cooling. Skip the guesswork.
Kiora Systems is a thermal design consultancy for hardware teams building phones, tablets and small devices. We help you plan the cooling stack before the first prototype exists β and quietly fix the ones that already shipped.
π§ Three ways to work with us
Project$8kβ25k
A full engagement that carries a design from question to physical mock-up. You get a team, not a single consultant.
- 4β12 weeks
- Multiple deliverables
- Weekly check-ins
Retainerfrom $3.5k/mo
Ongoing access to the bench for teams shipping every quarter. Priority queue, standing call, no re-scoping each time.
- Month-to-month
- Up to four active briefs
- Pause anytime, 30 days' notice
π οΈ Services
Nine design and analysis services. Add any of them to your quote β the formal price comes after a short scoping call.
Simulation$6,500from
π§ͺ Thermal Simulation Package
Full CFD and FEA of your proposed cooling stack under three sustained workloads. Includes hotspot maps and margin analysis.
Review$3,200from
π Cooling Stack Review
A second opinion on an existing design. We read your drawings, spot the risks, and write a short list of changes worth making.
Design$8,400from
π Reference Architecture Proposal
We design a full cooling stack for your target thermal budget β spreader layout, materials, and a suggested BOM.
On-site$4,800flat
π§° On-site Thermal Audit
Two days at your site. We shadow a build, inspect line samples, and give a verbal readout plus a written summary.
Sourcing$2,400from
π¦ Vendor & Materials Sourcing
We recommend suppliers for spreaders, TIM and frames, and connect you with two or three at each tier with pricing notes.
Build$5,500from
𧱠Thermal Stack Prototyping
Physical mock-ups of the cooling stack β enough to run in a test jig, not a full phone. Includes two revisions.
Sprint$9,000from
β‘ Design Sprint Workshop
Five days with your engineering team. We bring the method; you bring the constraints. Ends with a proposed stack and a plan.
Training$1,200flat
π Thermal Design Training
A half-day session for engineers new to thermal design. Slides, exercises, and a short handout you can keep.
Retainer$3,500/ month
π Monthly Retainer
Continuous access to the bench. Up to four active briefs, priority turnaround, and a standing 60-minute call each month.
π¦ What every engagement includes
A written PDF report you can forward to your team
Raw data as CSV where measurements are involved
One call with the lead on the project
A named point of contact for follow-up questions
No up-charges for a second internal readout
Short handoff notes if you take the work in-house
𧩠Who does what
Every engagement is staffed from the four roles below. A dot means that role actively contributes to that capability.
Capability
Simulation
Hardware
Materials
Software
Heat pipe & vapor chamber layout
Chassis material selection
SoC thermal model
Software governor design
Vendor & supplier sourcing
Prototype build & test jig
π₯ The bench
N
N. Ranvold
Simulation lead
E
E. SΓΈrensen
Hardware architect
P
P. Adeyemi
Materials & sourcing
M
M. Ito
Software & governors
π οΈ How a project runs
A short call. We agree what question you actually need answered, and what it's worth answering.
We do the analysis, design, or audit. You get a mid-point check-in, not a black box.
Written report, raw data, and a call to walk through it with your team. Nothing hidden in footnotes.
Two weeks of follow-up questions included. After that, a retainer is the usual next step.
β οΈ Please note: Kiora Systems provides design consultancy, not certification. Nothing here replaces the manufacturer's official documentation or a formal regulatory process. For any device in your possession with a swollen battery or unusual heat, stop using it and contact the manufacturer. Full disclaimer.
π Services
Nine design and analysis services. Add any of them to your quote and request a formal price β every project is scoped individually.
π§ Engagement
Three sizes of engagement. Pick the one that matches the shape of your question β we'll say so if a smaller one would do.
Advisory$2kβ5k
A short, bounded piece of work β one review, one audit, one simulation of a design you've already sketched.
- 1β2 weeks typical
- Single deliverable
- No retainer commitment
- Ideal for a sanity check
Project$8kβ25k
A full engagement that carries a design from question to physical mock-up. You get a team, not a single consultant.
- 4β12 weeks
- Multiple deliverables
- Weekly check-ins
- Ideal for a new device
Retainerfrom $3.5k/mo
Ongoing access to the bench for teams shipping every quarter. Priority queue, standing call, no re-scoping each time.
- Month-to-month
- Up to four active briefs
- Pause anytime, 30 days' notice
- Ideal for continuous line-ups
π¦ What every engagement includes
A written PDF report you can forward to your team
Raw data as CSV where measurements are involved
One call with the lead on the project
A named point of contact for follow-up questions
No up-charges for a second internal readout
Short handoff notes if you take the work in-house
π¬ Work notes
Short, anonymised notes from past engagements. Published with permission; client names withheld by default.
β β β β β
βWe asked for a simulation of a cooling stack we'd already half-built. They found a bubble in the spreader layout we'd all missed.β
β Hardware PM, mid-size OEM
β β β β β
βThe five-day sprint saved us a quarter of internal design iteration. Their method is the value, not just the report.β
β Engineering director, accessories brand
β β β β β
βThey said no to part of our brief because it fell outside their scope. We respected that more than we expected to.β
β CTO, small peripherals studio
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βVendor sourcing alone paid for the retainer. They connected us to a spreader supplier we'd been chasing for months.β
β Supply-chain lead, consumer electronics
β β β β β
βThe reference architecture was written for our team, not for a conference. That mattered.β
β Design lead, foldables team
β β β β β
βWe moved from ad-hoc to a monthly retainer. Four briefs a month is exactly the cadence we needed.β
β Founder, hardware startup
π₯ Team
Kiora is four people. We keep it that way on purpose β you always know who's working on your brief.
N
N. Ranvold
Simulation lead
CFD, FEA, thermal models
E
E. SΓΈrensen
Hardware architect
Stack layout, prototyping
P
P. Adeyemi
Materials & sourcing
Spreaders, TIM, vendors
M
M. Ito
Software & governors
Power policy, runtime
How we keep it small
We cap concurrent briefs at four. Past that we'd be doing three of them badly. When we're full, we say so honestly, and we point teams to people we trust.
β FAQ
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Ours is short and standard. We can also sign yours if it's reasonable β send it during scoping.
Can you work with a design we've already half-built?
Yes, that's a common case. A Cooling Stack Review is designed exactly for this β it's a second opinion, not a redo.
How long does a project take?
Advisory work runs 1β2 weeks. A full project is typically 4β12 weeks. Retainers run month-to-month.
Do you do certification?
No. We do design and analysis. Certification is a separate process handled by accredited labs β we can point you to one.
What do we actually receive?
A PDF report, raw data as CSV where relevant, one call with the lead, and short handoff notes you can take in-house.
Can you recommend suppliers?
Yes. Vendor & Materials Sourcing is a stand-alone service. We connect you with two or three suppliers per tier and give you pricing notes.
What if we don't have a design yet?
That's the best time to talk. A Design Sprint is designed for early-stage teams. So is a Reference Architecture Proposal.
How do I request a formal quote?
Add the services you want to your quote and use the request button. We reply within two business days.
βοΈ Contact
For scoping conversations, NDAs, or anything that doesn't fit the quote form.
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β οΈ Disclaimer
Kiora Systems provides design consultancy, not certification. Our reports describe proposed designs and expected behaviour under defined conditions. They do not certify that a device is safe, compliant, or fit for any particular use. For regulatory questions, please consult an accredited certification body.
Not a substitute for official documentation
Where safety matters, the manufacturer's documentation and formal certification take precedence over anything we publish.
No repair advice
We do not disassemble devices and we do not recommend that others do. Self-repairs can void warranties and create safety risks.
Scope of recommendations
Every report states its assumptions. Extrapolating our recommendations to other loads, other ambient conditions or other devices is not supported by the underlying analysis.
Confidentiality
Client projects stay confidential by default. We only publish notes when a client has given written permission and a redacted version has been agreed.
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How to reach us
For project questions, use the Contact page. For safety concerns about a device in your possession, contact its manufacturer.