Orthogone Technologies and Convergence Design Services Forge Strategic Alliance to Power Next-Generation Defence and Automotive Platforms

In an era where defence and advanced mobility systems are expected to operate flawlessly in extreme environments, reliability is no longer a differentiator—it is a baseline requirement. From embedded computing and rugged electronics to mechanical assemblies and real-time communications, modern platforms demand engineering teams that can design, integrate, and sustain complex systems over decades.

That reality is driving a new strategic alliance between Orthogone Technologies Inc. and Convergence Design Services, two Canadian engineering leaders that have formally joined forces to support next-generation defence and automotive programs requiring dependable performance, long service lifecycles, and tightly coordinated multidisciplinary engineering.

Announced on January 21, 2026, the non-exclusive partnership brings together organizations with deep experience in defence electronics and advanced mobility platforms—teams that understand how to design systems capable of maintaining stable, predictable operation under demanding and often unstable conditions.

“Our teams have developed systems that must remain operational under unstable conditions, where robust solutions are essential,” said Luc Leblanc, CEO of Orthogone Technologies. “This partnership brings together deep expertise in embedded system design, FPGA development, electric vehicle system behavior, rugged electronics, and system-level integration. It enables us to support clients with platforms that demand reliable performance and predictable development paths.”

Engineering for Harsh Environments and Long Lifecycles

Defence and automotive platforms share a growing set of technical challenges. Systems must react in real time, operate reliably in harsh physical and electromagnetic environments, and remain maintainable across long operational lifecycles. Meeting these demands requires tight coordination across multiple engineering domains—from embedded hardware and software to mechanical design and ruggedized packaging.

Orthogone and Convergence are aligning around these realities, with a shared focus on designing systems compliant with rigorous standards such as MIL-STD-810H, DO-160, DEF STAN 00-35, and NASA/CSA environmental requirements.

The two companies already share compatible work processes and have experience coordinating engineering activities across programs. That foundation allows projects to move forward with clear communication, defined development stages, and stable technical interfaces—reducing integration risk and supporting consistent delivery.

“This partnership supports clients that need direct access to experienced engineering teams and steady coordination across technical areas,” said Ben Seaman, CEO of Convergence. “Our combined engineering teams approach defense electronics development through a structured, engineering-driven process, emphasizing robust system architecture, design assurance, and traceable verification. Our team integrates advanced simulation, signal/power integrity analysis, and environmental qualification to ensure every design meets stringent MIL-STD and DO-160 requirements. From concept through production release, we apply disciplined design lifecycle process and design validation/qualification to deliver electronics that perform reliably in mission-critical defense applications.”

Continuous Collaboration from Concept to Production

The alliance is structured to provide continuous technical collaboration throughout development, validation, and preparation for production—followed by the long-term support demanded by avionic, defence, and automotive programs.

Rather than treating embedded hardware, mechanical design, and embedded software as separate workstreams, the partnership emphasizes early alignment across disciplines. This integrated approach helps ensure that architectural decisions made at program inception translate into manufacturable, supportable, and certifiable systems later in the lifecycle.

For defence customers in particular, this model supports the delivery of electronics and subsystems that can be sustained over decades, upgraded as mission needs evolve, and maintained with predictable performance.

STL Engineering Adds Thermal and Mechanical Expertise

The partnership is further strengthened by STL Engineering, which is providing thermal and mechanical analysis capabilities as well as rugged packaging design to support electronics operating in extreme environments.

“At STL Engineering, we’re proud to contribute our thermal and mechanical expertise to this partnership,” said Chad St-Louis, President & CEO of STL Engineering. “By combining advanced packaging design with rigorous thermal analysis, we help ensure that mission-critical electronics can withstand the harshest operating environments. This collaboration strengthens the ability to deliver robust, reliable solutions for defense and automotive programs, where durability and performance are non-negotiable.”

With STL Engineering’s contribution, the alliance expands beyond electronics and embedded systems to address one of the most persistent challenges in rugged platform design: managing heat, vibration, shock, and environmental exposure without compromising performance.

Building a Canadian Engineering Advantage

Together, Orthogone Technologies, Convergence Design Services, and STL Engineering are positioning their combined capabilities to support Canada’s growing defence and advanced mobility ecosystem—providing domestic and international customers with access to integrated, experienced engineering teams capable of executing complex programs.

The alliance reflects a broader shift toward collaborative, ecosystem-based engineering, where complementary specialists work together to reduce program risk, shorten development cycles, and deliver systems that perform reliably in the most demanding operational environments.

For defence and automotive customers navigating increasingly complex requirements, the message is clear: predictable performance begins with predictable engineering.



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