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We specialize in developing compliant products for explosive atmospheres, managing IECEx, ATEX, HazLoc, and global certifications to eliminate costly delays and free you to focus on your core business.
Explosive Atmosphere Engineering Excellence
We simplify your path to market in the highly regulated industry by transforming complexity into a clear, manageable process.
Proven Experience
With extensive leadership in product development, we've successfully guided products from initial concept to final certification.
Deep Standards Mastery
Our deep expertise in the IEC 60079 series of standards ensures your design is compliant from day one.
Global Partner Network
We leverage our network of trusted certification partners to navigate the process efficiently and avoid costly delays.
Our Services
A complete range of services for developing and certifying products for hazardous locations.
We integrate compliance and manufacturing requirements from day one.
This ensures you avoid costly surprises and stay on track for a successful launch.
Why Choose Explosive Atmosphere Specialists?
Explosive atmosphere compliance isn't just another engineering challenge, it's a specialized field requiring deep knowledge of hazardous area classifications, protection methods, quality management systems, and international certification processes. Our exclusive focus means you get experts who live and breathe this domain.
"In explosive atmospheres, one design oversight =$0+in recertification costs, $50,000 in engineering time, 6+ months of delays, and competitors beating you to market. We prevent all four."
Our core approach is prevention through preparation. We front-load the critical decisions, mapping every requirement before design begins. We architect for both certification AND manufacturing simultaneously, anticipating the pitfalls others discover too late. Your budget stays intact. Your timeline stays on track. Your market opportunity stays yours."
A Proven Track Record of Global Success
Our founder brings over 5 years of specialized leadership in engineering products for explosive atmospheres, backed by a proven track record of successful global deployments and senior leadership roles within multinational organizations.
As the appointed Ex responsible person for a major multinational energy firm, our founder was directly entrusted with leading global product design, overseeing compliance strategy, and managing the certification process for the company's entire hazardous atmosphere portfolio.
Leadership in Action
Our experience is forged from leading complex, high-stakes projects from initial design to full global certification. Here are a few examples of our leadership in action:
- Led intrinsically safe protection strategy development
- Contributed to multi-parameter sensing design
- Secured certification for Zone 0/20, unlocking access to the highest-risk markets
- Collaborated on manufacturing optimization to improve production yield and scalability
- Led ruggedized design strategy development
- Secured certification for Zone 2/22, enabling deployment in hazardous industrial environments
- Supported cloud integration architecture for real-time monitoring capabilities
Engineering That Drives Business Value
Our founder's unique approach combines deep technical expertise with strategic business thinking, delivering solutions that excel beyond traditional engineering boundaries.
This is the Prickly Pear Advantage: forward-thinking engineering that protects your investment and maximizes your return.
About Prickly Pear Engineering
Inspired by resilience, adaptability, and unexpected beauty
Why Prickly Pear?
The prickly pear cactus embodies the qualities we bring to every engineering challenge. During my regular runs through the vineyard trails close to my home, I was constantly drawn to the prickly pears growing along the edges - these resilient plants that seemed to thrive effortlessly in conditions where most plants would struggle.
While the vineyard itself is well-maintained and fertile, these cacti had found their niche in the more marginal spaces - the rocky edges, dry slopes, and areas others might overlook. It was seeing these prickly pears flourish in spaces where they weren't expected that inspired both the name and philosophy behind Prickly Pear Engineering.
Like these remarkable plants that adapt to whatever conditions they find themselves in, we specialize in finding solutions where others see obstacles.
Resilience
Like the prickly pear that survives in extreme conditions, we tackle the most challenging engineering problems with persistence and innovative solutions.
Adaptability
Our process adapts to your specific needs. From flexible engagement models that match your project's scale and budget, to selecting the optimal protection architecture that fits your product's unique technical constraints, our solutions are never one-size-fits-all.
Unexpected Value
Just as the prickly pear produces beautiful flowers and nutritious fruit, we deliver solutions that provide value beyond the initial requirements.
Meet the Founder
Engineering Solutions, One Challenge at a Time
I founded Prickly Pear Engineering for a specific reason: to give startups and scaling companies direct access to the specialized expertise needed to succeed in the high-stakes world of explosive atmospheres. Large corporations have teams for this; my goal is to be that trusted, expert resource for you, providing practical, results-driven approaches that get your project moving forward safely and on budget.
My approach is simple: I combine deep technical knowledge of the standards with a pragmatic focus on what actually matters. Whether we're troubleshooting a complex compliance issue or planning a full certification strategy, I believe in clear communication and efficient, no-nonsense engineering.
When I'm not solving engineering challenges, you'll find me exploring vineyard trails, grilling with family, or just spending time in nature.
How We Work With You
Every significant project begins with a structured assessment to ensure mutual success. Our fixed-fee entry points provide the detailed scope necessary for confident project proposals.
Step 1: Start The Conversation
All new projects begin with a free discovery call to understand your goals and recommend the best approach.
Understand Your Goals
Assess Project Scope
Recommend Next Steps
Step 2: Choose Your Path
Following our discovery call, we recommend the ideal next step. Each path is a fixed-price engagement designed to de-risk your project and provide you with a clear, actionable roadmap.
*Fully credited toward project if continuing within 30 days
What You Get:
- Technical feasibility assessment
- Detailed development roadmap
- Written recommendations & next steps
- Clear understanding of project requirements
*The recommended first step for all major projects.
What You Get:
- High-level project cost estimate
- Complete technical architecture analysis
- Detailed project timeline & milestones
- Component sourcing & BOM cost estimation
- Risk assessment & work breakdown structure
Flexible Support & Expert Advisory
Whether you're continuing a project with us or just need an expert for a specific, smaller-scale challenge, our flexible hourly option provides the help you need, right when you need it.
Minimum 4-hour engagement
Planning for the long term? We offer a partnership discount for 40+ hour engagements.
Get Started Today
Tell us about your project goals. We'll review your details and schedule a discovery call to outline the most effective path to compliance.
info@pricklypearengineering.com
Phone
Available upon request
Location
Global remote services
Response Time
Within 24 hours
What happens next?
- 1We'll review your project details within 24 hours
- 2Schedule a free discovery call to discuss your needs
- 3Receive a tailored proposal with clear next steps
Note: Our process always begins with the free 45-minute discovery call to ensure a perfect fit before any project work starts.