Hardware services for wearables

Designing wearable tech isn’t just about miniaturising electronics. It’s about engineering hardware that fits the body, works reliably in motion, and performs in the real world — every time. At Elitac Wearables, we offer a full range of hardware services tailored for wearables, from custom PCB design to battery optimisation and functional testing. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing prototype, we help bring your vision to life.

Every wearable starts with a smart, efficient, and compact printed circuit board. We specialise in custom PCB designs optimised for wearable applications — small, flexible, lightweight, and rugged enough to withstand daily use. Our team works closely with you to ensure the electronics integrate seamlessly with textiles, casings, and soft materials, while maintaining signal integrity and power efficiency.

Before production begins, it’s essential to validate the hardware from every angle. Our hardware reviews & design verification processes ensure your circuit schematics, layout, and component choices perform exactly as expected — under lab conditions and in real-life use cases. We check for potential issues early, so they don’t become expensive problems later. Read more about our Hardware reviews.

Is your prototype behaving inconsistently? Or are you refining a product for market release? We carry out functional testing at multiple stages to ensure that your hardware performs reliably — with sensors, haptic actuators, wireless communication, or any other integrated systems. If we detect inefficiencies or bugs, we don’t just identify them — we suggest and implement smart improvements.

Power is often the limiting factor in wearable tech. Our engineers are experienced in optimising power consumption without compromising on performance. From component selection to firmware-level power management, we help extend battery life — ensuring your wearable can operate comfortably for hours (or days) between charges.

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) isn’t just a regulatory hurdle — it’s critical to device reliability. We assist with pre-compliance testing and guide your wearable product through full EMC certification, helping you avoid costly delays or redesigns. Our deep experience with wearables means we know the common pitfalls — and how to avoid them.

A well-structured Bill of Materials (BOM) is key to scaling production. We perform comprehensive BOM checks to ensure your components are cost-effective, available for a at least a few years to come, and suitable for wearable form factors. Need replacements due to shortages or obsolescence? We find solutions and  alternatives that match!

Need to run a small batch for testing, demo, or pilot programs? We support small series production with agile hardware setups and help you adjust designs if replacements or supply chain changes are needed. It’s a hands-on, collaborative process — so you stay in control while we handle the complexity, tailored to your custom needs.

We don’t just build hardware that works in theory — we build for rugged environments, real users, and commercial success. With experience in medical wearables, defence tech, consumer products, and sports performance devices, our team knows how to balance functionality, comfort, and manufacturability.

From first prototype to final product, our hardware services for wearables are designed to support your journey — efficiently and collaboratively. Whether you’re launching a new product or scaling production, Elitac Wearables is your trusted development partner.