About Sterna Innovation

Sterna is a product engineering company specialized in connected devices, advanced sensing and IoT solutions. Since 2013, we design and develop technology that improves autonomy, efficiency and sustainability for people, organizations and society.

Our mission

We believe technology should serve people. Our mission is to design and develop devices and digital solutions that improve lives, empower teams and support more sustainable, inclusive and efficient environments.

Our commitment

We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their challenges and transform them into functional, validated and scalable products.

Engineering guided by impact — not complexity

2013
2025

A journey of innovation since 2013

2013

Sterna Innovation is founded in Girona
Focus on electronic engineering and early IoT concepts

2014 – 2016

First advanced sensing projects
Colorimetry, spectrometry, embedded systems

2017 – 2019

Expansion into MedTech
ISO 13485-aligned processes, connected medical devices, clinical collaborations

2020 – 2022

ST Platform and modular electronics ecosystem
ST-Grid, ST-mini, ST-Connect, ST-Cloud

2023 – 2024

IoT deployments at scale
Smart city pilots, environmental sensors, industrial tracking, energy monitoring

2025

Launch of Wheely-go internationally
Validated in hospital environments with outstanding results – A new era of inclusive mobility solutions

Who we are

We are an engineering team based in Girona and Barcelona with expertise in electronics, firmware, sensing technologies, usability, cloud development and industrialization. Our experience covers medical devices, industrial automation, logistics, agritech, environment and smart cities.

Human-centered technology
Transparency and collaboration
Multidisciplinary problem-solving
Engineering excellence
Long-term vision

Marc Torrent

Electronics Engineer + Master Degree in Robotics

10+ years of professional experience in the design, development and technical coordination of R&D and innovation projects.

Expert in electronic design and integration in the fields of electronic sensing, signal processing and Wireless Communications.

Wide experience working in Wearable Body Sensor Networks and in the study and analysis of movement parameters.

Technical Project Manager in international cooperation projects including European FP7, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.

Rafel Pelach

Product Development Engineer + MBA

20 years background in automotive sector as a Program manager, designing products and manufacturing processes to achieve OEM specs, quality and volume demand.

After finishing an MBA in Barcelona in 2015 he has been involved as Innovation Program Manager in several SME and research centres developing new products on automotive, food and environment sectors, and managing innovation portfolio.

From 2014, founded Sterna as an engineering company to develop electronic IOT devices for industry and health sectors.

Our Approach — The Sterna Process

Our engineering process transforms ideas into certified, reliable and human-centered products.
A method built on scientific rigor, real-world validation and 12+ years of multidisciplinary experience.

Understanding the Challenge

We begin by understanding people, workflows and constraints. This ensures that every device we design solves real problems and integrates seamlessly into its environment.

Concept & Feasibility

We analyze technologies, sensor options, risks and value to define a concept that is both technically sound and meaningful to users from the first iteration.

Design & Development

We bring the product to life through advanced sensors, embedded electronics, wireless connectivity, software architecture and human-centered design.

Prototypes & Pilot Testing

Functional prototypes and field pilots validate performance, usability, durability and data value in real environments — reducing risk before industrialization.

Compliance, Safety & Certification

We ensure the product meets medical, industrial and regulatory requirements with full validation plans, electrical safety assessments and risk management.

Manufacturing & Ramp-Up

We prepare the device for production: tooling, process definition, supplier selection and continuous improvement until the product is stable and scalable.