Modernizing Systems and Installations

You have a great system that's been running well for years, but spare parts are no longer available. Documentation is nowhere to be found. The only person who understands the system is retiring. Sound familiar? You're not alone.

Industrial systems last for decades, but the world around them changes faster. Customers expect new features, IT wants to connect to the cloud, and meanwhile no one dares touch the system for fear of breaking it.

Complete replacement is rarely realistic. Too expensive, too risky, too much downtime. But doing nothing isn't an option either.

Sound familiar?

Technical

  • Components are scarce or unaffordable
  • Adding modern functionality seems impossible or too complex
  • The system just looks outdated

Knowledge

  • The original developers are gone
  • Documentation is outdated or wrong
  • The colleague who knows everything is counting down to retirement

Integration

  • No APIs, only legacy protocols
  • Data is locked in proprietary formats
  • Connecting to ERP, MES, or cloud is a project in itself

Competition

  • New players are entering with modern solutions
  • Customers expect features you can't deliver
  • Innovation is stuck on technical debt

Our approach

No big bang, but step by step

We replace outdated components with modern, future-proof alternatives that fit seamlessly into your existing system. Drop-in replacements that work with what you have, while opening the door to what you need.

Analysis

We start by analyzing and documenting your current system. We understand legacy protocols through reverse engineering where needed. This way we know exactly what needs to happen before we replace anything.

Electronics

We replace outdated PCBs and modules with our own designs. Same form factor, same connectors, better performance, and available again for years to come.

Embedded systems

Legacy controllers and processor boards get a modern core. Faster, more efficient, and ready for expansion.

Software

We rewrite proprietary firmware into maintainable, documented code. With room for new features and connections to external systems.

The result: a system that looks the same on the outside, but is ready for the next ten years on the inside.

What you get

  • Drop-in replacements that fit your existing system
  • Modern components that are available again for years
  • Maintainable, documented code
  • Room for new features and integrations
  • Minimal downtime through phased approach

About us

Jitter combines expertise in electronics, embedded systems, and software. We understand that modernization is more than new hardware: it's about preserving what works while laying the foundation for the future. With our pragmatic approach, we ensure your system keeps running during the transition.

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