Custom WordPress website for engineering and innovation company in Amherst, MA

Turning innovation into impact

FTL Labs sits at the intersection of science, technology, and imagination. With specialties ranging from medical devices and big data to augmented reality and artificial intelligence, they needed a digital presence that could keep up. We built a custom WordPress site that showcases their innovations, elevates their brand, and helps them connect with partners, collaborators, and clients alike.
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At a glance - Snapshot details

  • Client: FTL Labs Corporation
  • Industry: Engineering and technology
  • Business type: Government contractor, innovation firm
  • Primary office: Amherst, Massachusetts
  • Service area: National
  • Platform: WordPress
  • Services: Web design, WordPress development, content strategy, team profiles, UI/UX design

Translating breakthrough ideas into real-world solutions

FTL Labs is a forward-thinking engineering firm focused on developing transitional technologies that bridge the gap between academic research and real-world application. From AI and sensors to AR/VR and medical devices, their work is redefining what’s possible.

Challenge

FTL Labs needed more than a basic website—they needed a platform that could explain complex, cutting-edge work in a way that felt both credible and compelling. Their previous site fell short: it didn’t reflect the scale or sophistication of their research, nor did it support the kind of structured content their future growth required.

Solution

We designed a modern, responsive website that reflects the boldness and depth of FTL Labs’ innovations.

  • A sleek, custom design that signals professionalism and forward momentum
  • Dedicated capability sections for AI, big data, AR/VR, medical technology, and more
  • Team pages highlighting their Ph.D.-level leadership and technical talent
  • A secure, easy-to-manage CMS built for scalability

Clear, accessible content structure to support messaging to partners, collaborators, and funders

Results

The finished site provides a flexible foundation for growth—and a confident face to the world.

  • Establishes professional credibility and visual authority
  • Encourages deeper engagement with research, capabilities, and people
  • Communicates mission and impact with clarity and focus
  • Opens doors to new partnerships, grants, and innovation networks

Based in Amherst. Impacting industries nationwide.

While FTL Labs calls Western Massachusetts home, their work reaches far beyond state lines. The new site positions them not only as a regional innovator—but as a national leader in engineering, applied science, and emerging technologies.

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