Proof of Usefulness Report

SmartSentry Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+491
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

SmartSentry Ltd. is a verified, established electronics manufacturing services (EMS) firm in Nottingham (UK) with over 10 years of operation and a team of ~30. The project demonstrates high real-world utility through its design, prototyping, and manufacturing capabilities, including specialized aerospace/IoT experience. However, the submission itself suffers from low-quality responses, specifically hyperbolic claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), which contradict the B2B niche nature of the business. Despite the sloppy submission data, the underlying business fundamentals (10+ years, physical infrastructure, 30 employees) warrant a strong score comparable to or exceeding the baseline for established tech brands.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+233.75
Audience Reach Impact+30.00
Technical Innovation+97.50
Evidence Of Traction+90.00
Market Timing Relevance+80.00
Functional Completeness+14.00
Subtotal+545.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+491

Project Details

Description
SmartSentry has over 10 years experience offering electronics design & manufacturer to wide range of industries such as Aerospace IoT devices & infrastructure Industrial control systems We aim to offer competitive solutions at timescales to suit your needs. We're a team of talented engineers that all enjoy the challenge of finding solutions to complex, or simple! problems. No task is too small or large for either the design or manufacture divisions We have designed everything from a single resistor on a PCB to laser communication systems in space or deploying over 800 LoRaWAN sensors and RF coverage across the Isle of Skye. As we have our own SMT facilities we are ideally suited to rapid prototyping of designs, and as all design team also have manufacturing experience DFM isn't a second thought, it's done right from the start. Our manufacturing team is primarily focussed on quick turn PCB assembly, though for a number of customers we produce finished product in quantities exceeding 10,000 per year. Based in Beeston, Nottingham we have excellent transport links, 15 mins to East Midlands Airport, 10 mins to M1 J25, or the train station at the gates of the business park! With the ongoing supply chain issues sadly showing no sign of going away we always aim to design with alternate parts in mind, we also offer an alternate part suggestion and verification service. Get in contact with us by email at hello@smartsentry.co.uk or call on +44 115 846 3130 and let us make your next project a success.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline