Hatch Product Development
Product development engineering firm and contract manufacturer offering end-to-end mechanical, electrical, firmware/software engineering, prototyping, product research, industrial design, and US-based manufacturing. Operates an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified facility and supports regulated and high-reliability markets including medical devices and automotive-grade products.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
SimPull (lateral patient transfer device) — contract development & manufacturing
Design for manufacturing, BOM optimization, Gamma build, DVT and contract assembly support for a lateral patient transfer medical device during FDA testing and production ramp.
OptiQ EVSE (smart EV charger) — housing and PCBA development
Industrial design, housing mechanical engineering, PCBA optimization, BOM scrub, embedded CPU integration and prototype build for a Level 2 smart EV charger.
Ovie LightTags — production validation and contract manufacturing
DFM improvements, PVT build, custom fixtures to reduce assembly cost, and quality control for a small consumer IoT food-tag device.
Tego safety outlet plugs — mechanical & electrical prototyping
Refinement of a proof-of-concept magnetic outlet cover, rotating protection cover redesign, slimmed housing and 3D-printed alpha prototype for functional testing and investor demos.
RugGear RG540 — US assembly and manufacturing replication
Reproduced production line processes domestically, tariff engineering, customs/HS code strategy and final assembly to enable US-based manufacturing of an industrial smartphone.
Touchpoint suspension control system — contract development & manufacturing
Mechanical and electrical redesign from an early prototype, low-level firmware support, sourcing of premium materials and finishes, companion cradle injection-molded integration, custom jigs and bed-of-nails PCBA test fixtures, and certification and environmental testing to support automotive-grade production.
SimPull (lateral patient transfer device) — contract development & manufacturing
Design for manufacturing, BOM optimization, Gamma build, DVT and contract assembly support for a lateral patient transfer medical device during FDA testing and production ramp.
OptiQ EVSE (smart EV charger) — housing and PCBA development
Industrial design, housing mechanical engineering, PCBA optimization, BOM scrub, embedded CPU integration and prototype build for a Level 2 smart EV charger.
Ovie LightTags — production validation and contract manufacturing
DFM improvements, PVT build, custom fixtures to reduce assembly cost, and quality control for a small consumer IoT food-tag device.
Tego safety outlet plugs — mechanical & electrical prototyping
Refinement of a proof-of-concept magnetic outlet cover, rotating protection cover redesign, slimmed housing and 3D-printed alpha prototype for functional testing and investor demos.
RugGear RG540 — US assembly and manufacturing replication
Reproduced production line processes domestically, tariff engineering, customs/HS code strategy and final assembly to enable US-based manufacturing of an industrial smartphone.
Touchpoint suspension control system — contract development & manufacturing
Mechanical and electrical redesign from an early prototype, low-level firmware support, sourcing of premium materials and finishes, companion cradle injection-molded integration, custom jigs and bed-of-nails PCBA test fixtures, and certification and environmental testing to support automotive-grade production.
Services
End-to-end mechanical, electrical and software engineering from concept to production readiness.
Embedded firmware, mobile apps, web servers and cloud integration, plus QA and CI processes.
Proof-of-concept and fully functional alpha prototypes using 3D printing, CNC and appearance models for testing and investor demonstrations.
In-house and partner manufacturing, PVT and pilot builds, assembly, quality control and production ramp-up for domestic manufacturing.
Tooling sourcing for injection molding, die casting, stamping and extrusion, plus vendor qualification and global sourcing support.
Research programs including surveys, interviews, concept testing and innovation workshops to inform product requirements and use-case scenarios.
End-to-end mechanical, electrical and software engineering from concept to production readiness.
Embedded firmware, mobile apps, web servers and cloud integration, plus QA and CI processes.
Proof-of-concept and fully functional alpha prototypes using 3D printing, CNC and appearance models for testing and investor demonstrations.
In-house and partner manufacturing, PVT and pilot builds, assembly, quality control and production ramp-up for domestic manufacturing.
Tooling sourcing for injection molding, die casting, stamping and extrusion, plus vendor qualification and global sourcing support.
Research programs including surveys, interviews, concept testing and innovation workshops to inform product requirements and use-case scenarios.
Expertise Areas
- Product design and development
- Contract manufacturing (US-based and partner networks)
- Prototyping and rapid fabrication
- Mechanical engineering and industrial design
Key Technologies
- PCB design and PCBA bring-up
- ARM Cortex-based embedded processors
- Embedded Linux
- Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi and cellular stacks
News & Updates
Company sponsorship of a Tech Chicago Week pitch event held in July 2025.
Article describing a modular plant layout using manufacturing cells to improve flexibility and scalability.
Press release noting the company's placement on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list with reported three-year revenue growth.
Achieved ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications for quality management and medical device manufacturing.
Recognized by Chicago Inno / Chicago Business Journal for contributions to manufacturing and innovation.
Company sponsorship of a Tech Chicago Week pitch event held in July 2025.
Article describing a modular plant layout using manufacturing cells to improve flexibility and scalability.
Press release noting the company's placement on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list with reported three-year revenue growth.
Achieved ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications for quality management and medical device manufacturing.
Recognized by Chicago Inno / Chicago Business Journal for contributions to manufacturing and innovation.