About Guardian
Guardian provides battery evaluation, equipment troubleshooting, and custom test-system development for manufacturers, product developers, and equipment owners.
Based in Minden, Nevada, we serve Carson Valley, Carson City, and Reno, with remote support and approved shipped-in battery requests available.
Projects we welcome
Battery performance evaluation and capacity testing
Mechanical, electrical, and control-system troubleshooting
Custom test equipment and fixtures
Instrumentation and data acquisition
PLC controls and test automation
Test procedures and technical documentation
From a question to a practical next step
1. Describe the problem
Tell us about your equipment, what is happening, and what you need to learn or resolve.
2. Agree on the scope
We discuss suitable checks, the information needed, project timing, and any charges before work proceeds.
3. Investigate and document
Work may involve measurements, fault investigation, test development, or equipment improvements. Findings are documented in the context of the agreed work and test conditions.
4. Review the next steps
We explain the observations, limitations, and practical options so you can decide how to proceed.
Discuss an equipment project or request a battery evaluation.
Why Choose Us
Guardian was built around a simple idea: you shouldn’t have to choose between a massive service contract or trying to handle everything yourself.
We are your hands-on partner who understands equipment, facilities, and battery systems—and can explain what’s going on in plain language.
Industrial support
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battery testing
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Data-Driven Battery Work
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hands-on problem solving
Industrial support · battery testing · Data-Driven Battery Work · hands-on problem solving
Our Approach:
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Industrial Focus
Work is centered around real operating environments—shops, warehouses, and commercial spaces—where safety and uptime are critical.
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Battery & UPS Expertise
Batteries are treated as critical components. We test, measure, and evaluate performance so you know what you can rely on.
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Personal & Accountable
You work directly with the person doing the job. No call centers, no layers, just clear communication and accountability.
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Deliver with Confidence
When we deliver, it’s not just a finished product, it’s a solution you can trust, backed by real care and effort.
Equipment experience since 1997
Nick Daphne brings hands-on experience in equipment engineering and support, including thin-film and physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems.
His background spans mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, custom equipment, maintenance programs, instrumentation, controls, and technical documentation.
Equipment fault investigation and root-cause analysis
Custom equipment, test fixtures, and practical improvements
Preventive maintenance programs and operating procedures
Thin-film, PVD, and production-equipment support
3D modeling and printing for equipment-related applications
IT infrastructure and data-system support
Current development work includes the Guardian Battery Analyzer and Volta test-control software.
A quick conversation is usually enough to understand your setup and whether Guardian can help. From there, we can recommend next steps, testing, or a site visit.