Vehicle and Mission-Specific Warning System Design
Catalogue products cover the majority of duties. But when a new vehicle platform is being developed, when the body geometry is unusual, or when an organisation has a mission profile of its own, a standard product stops being the answer. That is where custom design begins.
Because ARMAS Elektronik runs design through to manufacturing in-house, supported by its own R&D centre, it can respond to special requirements at product development level. This is different from bolting accessories onto an existing unit: where the project calls for it, optics, housing and electronics are reconsidered.
How the Process Works
| Stage | What happens | What we need from you |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement analysis | Mission profile, vehicle platform and mounting conditions are assessed | Vehicle details and usage scenario |
| Concept design | Layout and functional proposal prepared | Feedback and prioritisation |
| Prototype | Sample produced and trialled on the vehicle | Access to a test vehicle |
| Validation | Mounting, wiring and function verified | Field feedback |
| Series production | Approved design moves into production | Quantities and delivery plan |
When Is Custom Design Needed?
- New vehicle platforms: in programmes run with vehicle manufacturers, the warning system has to integrate with the vehicle design itself.
- Unusual body geometry: roofs and structures where standard feet and mounting kits do not fit.
- Organisation-specific mission profiles: particular flash patterns, control layouts or equipment combinations.
- Fleet standardisation: creating one consistent appearance and one control interface across mixed vehicle types.
- Export projects: configurations built around the expectations of a specific market.
Working With Vehicle Manufacturers
ARMAS Elektronik has worked with vehicle manufacturers including BMC, Otokar, Toyota and Ford, and has supplied public institutions such as the national police, gendarmerie, armed forces, coast guard, Ministry of Health and the General Directorate of Highways. That experience means constraints on the vehicle side and expectations on the institutional user side can both be anticipated from the outset — which matters most in OEM and export programmes, where late changes are expensive.
Our design capability has been recognised internationally: the FLARE lightbar received a Red Dot Design Award, and INFINITY took first place in the GOOD DESIGN Awards 2022. You can review the existing product families in our warning lights and siren systems category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum quantity for custom design?
It depends on scope. Adapting an existing product and designing from scratch are assessed at different scales. Once you share the requirement we can define the scope and the right approach together.
How long does the process take?
Timing depends on whether the project is a ground-up design or an adaptation, and on the extent of prototype validation. A project plan and schedule are provided after the requirement analysis.
How do you work on joint projects with vehicle manufacturers?
In programmes run with vehicle manufacturers, the warning system progresses in parallel with vehicle design; mounting points, wiring and the control interface are planned together with the vehicle architecture.
Do you support export and OEM projects?
Yes. Our products are exported worldwide and OEM configurations are assessed on a project basis, including private-label arrangements. Contact our team for details.
