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Hatley Labs provides independent testing for electronic, electrical, and battery-powered hardware. Our services cover battery performance and capacity testing, X-ray inspection of PCB assemblies and components, PCB and PCBA inspection, electronic component analysis, power and efficiency profiling, and thermal analysis. All standardised tests can be ordered online with transparent pricing and a standard turnaround of 3 to 5 working days from receipt of hardware. We are based in Hatley St George, Cambridgeshire, and serve clients across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

ISO9001, ISO27001

Standards & Methodologies

Battery Testing We measure how battery cells, packs, and battery-powered devices actually perform under real operating conditions. Our battery testing services cover usable capacity measurement, real-world runtime under defined load profiles, charge behaviour and charging circuit characterisation, thermal response during charge and discharge, cycle life assessment, and side-by-side comparison of cells or packs from different suppliers or batches. Results are delivered as a structured report with discharge curves, capacity data, and engineering notes.

X-ray Inspection We provide non-destructive X-ray inspection of PCB assemblies, electronic components, and battery hardware. X-ray imaging reveals solder joint quality including BGA connections and voiding, internal component construction, layer structure, and any internal defects or damage that cannot be assessed through visual or optical inspection. We also use X-ray inspection for component authenticity verification, identifying counterfeit or non-conforming parts before they reach production. All inspection is non-destructive and delivered with annotated images and a written findings report.

PCB and PCBA Inspection We inspect printed circuit boards and populated assemblies for workmanship quality, defects, and build consistency. Our PCB inspection services cover visual and optical inspection of solder joint quality, component placement and alignment, bridging, tombstoning, flux residue, and general workmanship assessment referenced against IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria. We work with engineering teams, procurement managers, and quality functions on incoming batch inspection, supplier qualification, and post-failure investigation.

Component Analysis We test and characterise individual electronic components to assess performance, verify conformance to specification, and investigate failure. Our component analysis services include inductor and choke characterisation across frequency and current ranges, transformer analysis covering turns ratio, magnetising inductance, and leakage characteristics, and insulation resistance testing to evaluate dielectric integrity under defined voltage and time conditions. We also support counterfeit component detection through physical inspection and electrical characterisation.

Power and Efficiency Testing We measure how electronic hardware consumes and manages power under real operating conditions. Our power and efficiency testing services cover current draw profiling across all operating states including active, idle, standby, and sleep; voltage stability assessment under varying load conditions; power conversion efficiency measurement at multiple load points; charging circuit characterisation; and transient response testing for products with variable or burst-mode operation. Results are delivered with measurement data, efficiency charts, and engineering notes.

Thermal Analysis We map surface temperatures and identify hotspots in electronic and battery-powered hardware operating under real load conditions. Our thermal analysis services identify components or areas approaching thermal limits, assess heat distribution across an assembly, and support thermal path analysis and failure investigation where overheating or thermal degradation is suspected. Results are delivered with calibrated thermal images, annotated hotspot maps, temperature data, and engineering notes.

Industry Types Served

  • Consumer Goods & Retail Products
  • Electronics & Electrical Equipment
  • Power & Energy

Location

Hatley Saint George, United Kingdom

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