Working with us
Where are you now?
We work from any starting point. Pick yours and jump straight to the phase that fits.
Start at phase 1I have an ideaFind out whether it is technically and commercially viable, before you invest.Feasibility check ›Start at phase 2–3I need something to holdProve the principle, test with users and choose the right concept.Proof of concept ›Start at phase 4I have a proven conceptEngineer a fully functional, pre-certified prototype.Final prototype ›Start at phase 5–6I’m ready to produceCertify, manufacture and scale with our production partners.First series ›
Our wearable development process
Six phases, two stages. In phases 1–3 we de-risk your idea quickly and at low cost, with off-the-shelf parts, physical prototypes and real user feedback. Only when the concept is locked and signed off do we start full engineering in phases 4–6. You can start at any phase.
Click a phase to see what you get.
Phase 1 of 6
Feasibility check
// Is it possible?
Before you commit budget, we check whether the technology, materials and integration approach you need are technically, practically and commercially achievable.
What you get
- Feasibility report in clear language
- Key technical risks and recommended approach
- First requirements, compliance scope (CE, RED, MDR) and cost estimate
- Go/no-go advice with next steps
Phase 2 of 6
Proof of concept
// Does the principle work?
We build the minimum physical version needed to prove the core working principle, with off-the-shelf parts and our own building blocks. No custom electronics yet: the fastest, cheapest way to something you can hold.
What you get
- One or more physical PoCs
- Biggest technical risks resolved or clearly defined
- Updated requirements and user story
- Recommended concept directions for phase 3
Lead time~4 weeks
Discuss your project ›Phase 3 of 6
Pilot samples
// Which direction is right?
We explore and compare concept directions with functional pilot samples. End users test them in controlled sessions. Together we choose one direction and lock the concept.
What you get
- Pilot samples per concept direction
- Results from controlled user tests
- Design freeze: form and features locked
- Must-have requirements signed off
Phase 4 of 6
Final prototype
// Engineer it properly.
All disciplines converge on real engineering: custom PCB and firmware, final industrial design, pattern making and supplier sampling. The result works in the hands of real users, without a moderator.
What you get
- Fully functional prototypes with custom hardware and firmware
- Pre-certification tests passed
- Uncontrolled user validation
- BOM, tech pack and golden sample
Phase 5 of 6
First series
// Manufacture it.
The validated design moves to our manufacturing partners and is certified. Your first market-ready units are produced, and real market feedback starts to flow.
What you get
- 50–500 certified, market-ready units (CE, FCC, RED)
- Design transfer documentation
- Packaging, user manual and labelling
- Ready for pilots, sales or clinical studies
Phase 6 of 6
Scaled production
// Grow it.
With a proven product and a reliable supply chain, we optimise for large-scale production: lower unit cost through DFM, second sourcing and production tooling.
What you get
- DFM-optimised design for high volumes
- Lower unit cost through BOM and process optimisation
- Stable, quality-controlled supply chain
- Bug fixes, new features and improvements
* Lead times are indicative. Phases 4 and 5 can take longer due to component lead times or certification lab scheduling. You can start at any phase.
Want to have an idea of the costs related to wearable development?
In general, we can help our clients in 3 ways, fitting different budgets:
Inspiration & Innovation consultancy
- Custom advise on your project, benefitting from our years of experience!
- Pick the brains of our experienced team of hardware, software, textile, and/or haptic specialists, with clear budgets.
- Come to our office and experience wearable technology, feel and see the different integration techniques.
Starting from € 2500,- (excl. 21% VAT)
Buy our Development Hardware
By providing you with our haptic development hardware (our ScienceSuit), you can benefit from our experience and expertise in haptics, saving you time and letting you focus on your own R&D projects.
Read more about our ScienceSuit
€ 4500,- (excl. 21% VAT)
Wearable Development Services
We can help you develop your wearable from idea to market-ready product, or any stage in between.
Make our experienced team work for you!
Cost indications per development phase*:
- Feasibility Check 1K – 10K
- Proof Of Concept 5K -20K
- Pilot Samples 15K – 30K
- Final Prototype 40K – 100K
- First Series 20K – 70K
- Scaled Production 20K-70K
*Prices in Euros. These are rough estimates and strongly depend on the type of wearable and its complexity.
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What our clients say about working with us
Our development process
From idea to market-ready product or any step in between, we can assist clients with product development at any stage of the wearable development cycle: Whether it is turning an idea into a Proof of Concept to acquire funding, developing an existing Proof of Concept into a prototype for user testing and validation, or helping partners iron out the final wrinkles before scaling up production. The Elitac product development process is specifically designed to maximise predictability and minimise risk.
Find out more about our wearable solutions for the safety, health, and sports sectors here.
Why clients choose to work with us
Experienced in electronics & textiles integration
With over 12 years of experience developing meaningful wearables for the medical, safety and sports sectors. We have the experience to develop with all the integration techniques out there (printed electronics, conductive yarns, elastic cables, and more). This allows us to select the right integration technique for your project. Our network of partners and suppliers makes sure your development is innovative and ready to be produced.
Our multi-disciplinary team of wearable development specialists
With all the specialists (including hardware and software development, textile, and product design) and all of the required facilities in-house, we can help our clients to develop wearables from idea all to the way to a successful, market-ready product.
Clients turn to us for our Quality and Reliability.
Extensive experience with a variety of sensors & actuators
Our experience with a variety of sensors and actuators, enables us to quickly and correctly advise and select the right hardware for your wearable development. We even often have the components and development boards in-house to speed up your development process!
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More reasons clients choose us as their development partner
Experience, Quality, and Reliability
We have developed several successful wearables for the safety, health and sports sectors. Even though the wearables we develop utilise the newest and experimental techniques and materials, our experience allows us to accurately plan the development process and deliverables. This minimises risk and upfront investments for our partners.
Research
Wearable technology improves continuously as a results of new scientific insights and the development of new materials. To ensure we are always up-to-date on the latest techniques, we invest significant time and resources in research. We partner with several universities, hospitals and research institutes from around the world to translate results from scientific research into practical applications.
Wearables Lab
We have a 180m2 state-of-the-art Wearables Lab with all the equipment required to develop wearables. The entire product development cycle can be handled in-house: from idea to prototyping, to limited production (up to 100 pieces). For production at a larger scale, we have a reliable network of manufacturing partners.
Building blocks
We have developed hardware and software building blocks that allow us to produce prototypes more cost-effectively and in shorter time frames. For example, we have several integration techniques ready for application and our proprietary/custom OS ‘TacOS’ allows for faster, cheaper and more compact wearable development.
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