Support for custom motor controller development
Cowboy, an innovative electric bike brand, wanted to take back control of their motor controller design to enhance technical integration and improve supply chain efficiency. To achieve this, they partnered with Kickmaker to develop a fully customized motor controller in collaboration with strategic partners.
▪️ The challenge
Cowboy was facing challenges with its current motor controller and sought to gain greater control over its design, integration, and supply chain management.
Kickmaker supported Cowboy throughout this process, working closely with the French company eBikeLabs to develop a tailored solution.
▪️ Solution
Kickmaker provided consulting and technical expertise to help Cowboy:
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Design a custom motor controller for their electric bike
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With a fully customized mechanical form
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Compatible with eBikeLabs software
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Compliant with ISO 13849 safety standards for both U.S. and European markets
We supported the entire development process, from concept to pre-certification.
▪️ Benefits
Cowboy gained full control over a key component of their product, improving integration, reliability, and compliance.
Thanks to Kickmaker’s support, they optimized both performance and supply chain resilience, enabling a more independent and scalable product evolution.
Technical development
As a technical partner, Kickmaker played a key role in the development of Cowboy’s custom motor controller.
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Definition of motor controller specifications for e-bikes
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Electronic (hardware) and mechanical design
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Pre-certification for the U.S. and EU markets
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Compliance with ISO 13849 safety standards
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Complete technical documentation and support
Kickmaker's expertise
We leveraged our cross-functional engineering knowledge to support Cowboy in:
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Mechanical engineering for custom controller housing
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Electronic design for performance and safety
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Software integration aligned with partner solutions
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Certification processes and international compliance (ISO 13849)
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Building a scalable and resilient supply chain
Cowboy trusted Kickmaker to develop a strategic core component of their product. Let’s shape the future of mobility together.
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Innovation.
01. Innovation
design and industrialization.
Define the possibilities inherent in the development of your products and the associated industrial processes.
Anticipation.
03. Management
product lifecycle management.
Production monitoring activities, quality control, and series life follow-up for your product.
