Wireless File Transfer
Transfers designs securely using FTP protocol.
DotAir : Wireless Design Transfer Device
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DotAir : Wireless Design Transfer Device
Internet of things
August 19, 2025
Client Overview
The client is a growing embroidery solutions provider catering to both small studios and large-scale manufacturers.
With increasing demand for intricate and customized embroidery designs, their operations required a faster and more secure way of transferring design files to machines.
Their vision was to reduce manual processes while ensuring their proprietary designs remained fully protected.
Business Need
Traditionally, embroidery machines relied on USB drives, memory cards, or direct connections for file transfer. While workable, these methods posed several challenges:
Time-Consuming: Frequent plugging/unplugging of drives slowed down workflow.
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Human Error: Manual steps often led to incorrect or duplicate file transfers.
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Data Security Risks: Sensitive or proprietary designs were vulnerable to theft, especially when transferred via shared or removable storage.
The client needed a wireless, reliable, and secure design transfer solution that could streamline file handling while eliminating risks associated with unauthorized access.
Dotcom Contribution
Dotcom Services conceptualized and developed Dot Air, a compact wireless design transfer device purpose-built for embroidery machines.
- We implemented FTP protocol support, ensuring that designs could be transferred over a secure channel.
- A smart auto-deletion mechanism was embedded to erase files instantly if the device was removed by any unauthorized user, safeguarding designs against misuse.
- The hardware and firmware were optimized for plug-and-play integration, making the solution simple to adopt without requiring major changes to existing workflows.
This end-to-end development included hardware design, embedded software integration, and testing across multiple embroidery machine models to ensure compatibility and reliability.
Benefits Delivered
With Dot Air, the client achieved a transformative improvement in their design-to-machine workflow:
- Seamless Workflow: Wireless transfers eliminated dependency on USB drives, saving time and reducing operational friction.
- Data Security: The unique auto-deletion feature provided peace of mind by ensuring no design could be accessed or copied if the device was mishandled or removed.
- Increased Productivity: Machine operators and designers could focus on embroidery output rather than repetitive file transfer tasks.
- Scalability: Dot Air worked across different embroidery machine setups, supporting both small-scale creative studios and large production facilities.
Solution Diagram
DotAir : Wireless Design Transfer Device Features
Plug-and-Play
Simple setup, no technical expertise required.
Lightweight & Compact
Portable device, ideal for both studios and factories.
Auto-Deletion Security
Automatically deletes files if device is removed without authorization.
