The R&D and innovation division of Wavelet Solutions. Built to explore without constraint, share what is learned, and support the next generation of engineers.
Guided by the principle of "Redefining Boundaries," Artisan exists to do the work that does not fit neatly into a client engagement scope. That includes exploring new technical approaches, building experimental tools, developing intellectual property, and contributing to educational programs that make engineering knowledge more accessible.
The division operates with a different set of constraints than Pulse Engineering -- deliberately. Freedom to experiment is the point. What Artisan validates eventually reaches clients through Wavelet Solutions' engagement work.
The Artisan project portfolio spans RF applications and waveforms, signal processing tools, interactive educational simulations, games, and DevOps automation. The common thread is not the domain -- it is the approach. Every project is built with the same engineering rigor Wavelet Solutions applies to client work, because the habits do not switch off when the billing does.
Some Artisan projects become polished public tools. Some become internal capabilities. Some are published as writeups because the problem was hard enough that someone else will eventually hit the same wall and benefit from a clear explanation.
Artisan directly supports Nexus Workshops, the educational technology platform under the Intrepid Fusion holding company. Artisan-developed tools and curriculum feed into Nexus programs reaching students, FTC robotics teams, and the broader maker community. The Nexus Community Foundation extends that reach as a nonprofit.
This is not incidental. The founder of Wavelet Solutions has taught at the college level and mentored engineering teams for decades. The belief that engineering knowledge should flow outward -- not stay behind consulting rates -- is built into how Artisan operates.
Explore active projects and tools from the Artisan lab.