# Bluefruit Software

> Bluefruit Software is a specialist embedded software engineering company based in Redruth, Cornwall, UK. Founded over 25 years ago and employee-owned, Bluefruit provides bespoke embedded software development and testing teams to clients in safety-critical and regulated sectors. With a team of more than 65 specialists and experience across 100+ commercial products, Bluefruit is a trusted long-term partner for organisations that cannot afford to compromise on software quality.

Bluefruit's core differentiator is a Lean-Agile approach that delivers working, compliance-quality code iteratively — combining Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), and rigorous verification and validation (V&V). Clients include Airbus, Watson-Marlow, Cooper Surgical, Schneider Electric, and ELGA LabWater.

## Services

- [Embedded Software Development](https://bluefruit.co.uk/services/embedded-software-development/): Bespoke embedded software teams for new product development and legacy product updates, built around client needs.
- [Embedded Software Testing](https://bluefruit.co.uk/services/testing/): Integrated software testing services including TDD, BDD, automated testing, and V&V for safety-critical applications.
- [Software Development for Regulated Sectors](https://bluefruit.co.uk/services/regulatory/): Development and testing to IEC 62304 (medical devices) and IEC 61508 (industrial/functional safety).
- [Embedded AI](https://bluefruit.co.uk/services/embedded-ai/): AI integration into embedded products and development workflows, including Bluefruit's own patented embedded AI IP.
- [Hardware Development Services](https://bluefruit.co.uk/services/hardware-development/): In-house hardware team working alongside software engineers for fully integrated embedded product development.
- [Embedded Software Consulting](https://bluefruit.co.uk/services/consulting/): Expert consulting for embedded software projects, including gap analysis, compliance strategy, and technical advisory.

## Industries

- [Medical Devices and Equipment](https://bluefruit.co.uk/industries/medical-devices/): IEC 62304-compliant development and testing for medtech companies including implantables, diagnostics, and surgical equipment.
- [Aerospace](https://bluefruit.co.uk/industries/aerospace/): Embedded software for aerospace applications, including projects for Airbus.
- [Industrial Software Development](https://bluefruit.co.uk/industries/industrial-software-development/): Robust embedded software for industrial control, automation, and manufacturing applications.
- [Scientific Instruments and Laboratory Equipment](https://bluefruit.co.uk/industries/scientific-instruments/): Precision software for laboratory and analytical instruments, including work for ELGA LabWater and AGC Instruments.


## Quality and Process

- [Quality](https://bluefruit.co.uk/quality/): Bluefruit's quality philosophy — combining conceptual and perceived integrity through TDD, BDD, Lean-Agile, and standards compliance.
- [Processes](https://bluefruit.co.uk/quality/process/): Details of Bluefruit's software development processes including executable specifications, V&V, and continuous improvement practices.

## About

- [About Bluefruit Software](https://bluefruit.co.uk/about-us/): Company overview — 25+ years, employee-owned, 65+ specialists, Cornwall-based.
- [Our Teams](https://bluefruit.co.uk/about-us/our-teams/): How Bluefruit assembles bespoke teams of developers, testers, quality analysts, compliance specialists, and UX specialists.
- [Pricing](https://bluefruit.co.uk/our-pricing/): Bluefruit's pricing model for embedded software teams and consulting engagements.
- [Case Studies](https://bluefruit.co.uk/case-studies/): Project examples across medical, industrial, aerospace, scientific instruments, and other sectors.

## Resources

- [Blog](https://bluefruit.co.uk/blog/): Technical articles and thought leadership on embedded software, Lean-Agile, compliance, testing, and industry trends.
- [Resources (Ebooks and Guides)](https://bluefruit.co.uk/blog/resources/): Downloadable guides including topics such as IEC 62304, IEC 61508, and embedded software best practices.
- [Contact](https://bluefruit.co.uk/contact-us/): Enquiry form and contact details for new project discussions.

## Optional

- Note: This site covers embedded software development, testing, and consulting only. Bluefruit does not provide web development, mobile app development, enterprise software, or general IT services. Bluefruit is not a software staffing agency — it provides fully managed, expert embedded software teams.