Design & Engineering-OEMs

Brand Defining Controls for Leading Appliance Manufacturers
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Roadmap the Future. Win Enterprise Specs. Differentiate.

Leading OEMs build custom, purpose-built controls with Kitchen Brains, winning more enterprise RFPs, accelerating their technology roadmaps, and differentiating themselves from the competition.

  • Enterprise deals demand it: Large operators require exact specs—compensating cook profiles, HACCP-ready logs, remote updates, and fleet analytics—that generic boards can’t meet reliably or at scale.

  • Roadmaps are converging on “smart”: Connectivity, diagnostics, OTA firmware/menu distribution, and dashboards are now table stakes; owning the control stack secures long-term platform value.

  • Competitive UX and cost: Purpose-built HMIs, faster recovery, and tighter consistency win bake-offs—while DFM/DFT and supply-chain strategy lower BOM and warranty costs.

  • Global readiness: Agency approvals (UL/ETL, FCC/CE, RoHS) and resilient sourcing are easier when the control platform is engineered for compliance and availability from day one.
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For more than 50 years, Kitchen Brains has turned operator requirements into connected control platforms from pilot to global rollout.  We’re not just a supplier; we’re your strategic partner for custom control planning, design, and U.S. manufacturing that meets the realities of kitchen operations.
 
Proven Where it Matters
36 of our 52 U.S. patents began as operator pain points and became engineered solutions.

Build the controls your customers need—then scale.

Short Lead Times:
With extensive single and multi-parameter appliance control platforms available, our short lead times are unmatched.


Engineering Expertise:
Leverage our decades of industry experience and extensive logic library of innovation to gain valuable insights and support throughout the development cycle. 


Future Proof Your Business:
Collaborate with us to define your product technology roadmap, incorporating product capabilities and planning to deliver cutting-edge technology like connected kitchen integration and IoT.


Efficient Manufacturing:
Enjoy shorter lead times and the convenience of our manufacturing facilities, allowing optimized production and comprehensive product testing, ensuring reliability and functionality at every stage.
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Flexible Supply Chain:
Our supply chain options provide resilience against disruptions, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential materials and components.

Inventory Management:
Reduce overhead costs with our dock-to-stock programs, streamlining inventory management and enhancing operational efficiency.

Global Reach:
Expand your reach effortlessly with our global certifications and shipping capabilities, all supported by our proficiency in international logistics.

Deliver your brand promise of customer satisfaction with ongoing product support and technical assistance. 

Call on the codebreakers.

Leveraging a knowledge library that reaches back to the beginning of the modern commercial kitchen.

Our extensive knowledge library allows us to anticipate critical gaps and deliver solutions that align OEM offerings with end-user demands.

Configurable platforms dramatically reduce development cycles, enabling faster time-to-market.

A partnership built on shared risk and wisdom.

A true partner that aligns with your goals of reduced costs, maximized long-term value, and flexible intellectual property (IP) options.

Flexible intellectual property (IP) options give OEMs a stronger stake in our solutions.

U.S.-based operations and localized production ensure faster turnaround times and reduced logistical complexities.

We are committed to genuine partnerships that drive shared success.

Each patent decodes another commercial kitchen complexity.

Decades of proven innovation for 55 years.  Most telling is that 36 of our 52 U.S. patents are operator challenges translated into engineered solutions.

We decode the “why” behind operator needs to deliver proactive, impactful solutions.

Our portfolio includes 52 U.S. patents, with 36 focused on operator solutions, we solve real-world challenges.

Our heritage equips us to identify and address emerging operator needs before they become apparent.

Trusted By Leading Brands
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