Power, control and cabinet wiring for diagnostic and laboratory equipment.
Medical electronics manufacturing for diagnostic and laboratory equipment
TPS supports OEMs with medical electronics manufacturing for diagnostic instruments, imaging subsystems and laboratory automation equipment. We build medical power supplies, control boards, custom magnetics, coolers, cable assemblies and power racks, so your engineering teams focus on system performance while we manage manufacturing, traceability and integration.
On this page you will see how our EMS stack is applied to medical device electronics and electronics for laboratory equipment – from small-batch prototype builds to steady production of power and control electronics integrated into cabinets and test racks.
Where TPS fits in medical electronics and power supplies
TPS is a power-electronics focused EMS partner for medical and laboratory OEMs. We do not design entire devices or interact with end users. Instead, we manufacture the medical device electronics that sit inside your systems: power modules, control boards, magnetics, coolers, cable assemblies and cabinets.
- Subsystem focus: power supplies, DC power shelves, control boards and power distribution units for diagnostic and lab equipment.
- High-mix, low-to-medium volume: suitable for complex instruments with multiple configurations, options and regional variants.
- Integration with mechanics: PCBA, magnetics, coolers, sheet-metal and cable harnesses built and tested as one unit.
Many medical OEMs now rely on specialized EMS providers to handle complex electronics manufacturing under robust quality systems rather than growing in-house factories. TPS follows the same model, with a manufacturing stack optimised for power electronics and cabinet integration.
To see how this connects to our broader services, visit the electronic manufacturing services and EMC & safety testing pages.
Electronics for diagnostic and laboratory equipment
Medical diagnostics and life-science instruments
TPS manufactures medical device electronics for instruments such as clinical chemistry analyzers, hematology systems, chromatography and mass spectrometry platforms. These systems usually combine precision power supplies, multiple control boards, motion control, sensors and communication modules.
- Control and acquisition PCBA: boards for pumps, valves, stepper motors, detectors and communication with higher-level controllers.
- Conditioning and isolation: galvanically isolated measurement chains for small signals, with appropriate creepage, clearance and spacing rules.
- Instrument I/O and interface electronics: boards that connect to operator panels, barcode readers, external LIS / network systems or hospital IT.
Electronics for laboratory equipment
For electronics laboratory equipment and lab automation, TPS builds PCBs and subassemblies for incubators, shakers, temperature chambers, sample preparation stations and laboratory robots. We focus on providing stable power and robust control electronics that fit within compact mechanical envelopes.
Where projects require integrated mechanics and wiring, our integration solutions connect electronics with CNC-machined coolers, sheet-metal chassis and custom cable assemblies.
Traceable builds for regulated environments
Diagnostic and laboratory equipment often operate in regulated environments where documentation and traceability are as important as the electronics themselves. TPS supports:
- Component traceability down to lot and date codes for critical components such as power semiconductors, magnetics and connectors.
- Version and revision control of PCB layouts, firmware images and work instructions, ensuring that each assembly can be linked to the correct documentation set.
- Controlled builds of verification, validation and production lots so you can align them with your own design history file (DHF) or device history records (DHR).
For projects that require formal ISO 13485 certification, we can align our processes and documentation with your certified quality management system and external auditors.
Custom medical power supplies and power racks
Many instruments and laboratory systems cannot use off-the-shelf PSUs. They need multi-output, low-noise medical grade power supplies embedded in custom mechanics, or complete power racks that feed several modules. TPS specialises in building these as part of our medical electronics manufacturing stack.
Custom medical power supplies for instruments
- Custom medical power supplies and DC modules that provide multiple regulated rails for analog, digital, motion and heater loads.
- Medical device power supply PCBA assembled with appropriate creepage, clearance and spacings to support IEC 60601-1 compliant designs.
- Thermal and mechanical integration with CNC-machined aluminium coolers, heat sinks and sheet-metal parts to ensure safe operating temperatures.
Power racks and distribution units
- Medical power racks for imaging subsystems and large laboratory systems, with AC input, filtering, DC distribution, circuit protection and monitoring.
- Power distribution units in 19" or custom cabinets that host multiple power modules and control boards assembled by TPS.
- Wiring and harnesses using pre-tested cable assemblies that connect power racks to instruments and subassemblies.
When your project requires detailed IEC 60601-1 analysis or certification testing, TPS coordinates with your safety and EMC experts while focusing on the manufacturability and reliability of the power electronics. Our role is to deliver repeatable, well-documented assemblies that fit into your overall compliance strategy.
Process and quality foundations for medical device electronics
ISO 13485-style quality management
Medical device OEMs typically operate under ISO 13485, the quality management system standard for medical devices. TPS aligns its manufacturing processes, documentation and traceability with the expectations of ISO 13485-compliant customers: controlled procedures, documented training, process validation and risk management.
- Controlled work instructions for each product and revision, linked to BOMs and assembly drawings.
- Change control for materials, processes and test programmes, so design and quality teams understand the impact on devices in the field.
- Traceable test records for functional tests, power measurements and burn-in where required.
For background on ISO 13485, you can refer to the standard itself and third-party guides, while TPS focuses on manufacturing disciplines that support your certified quality system.
Design for manufacturing and test (DFM / DFT)
Medical devices often have long lifetimes and low allowances for field failures. TPS performs DFM and DFT reviews on medical device electronics to reduce risk and simplify long-term support:
- Component selection and lifecycle checks for power components, connectors and magnetics used in medical power supplies and control boards.
- Layout and spacing recommendations for high-voltage sections, patient-connected parts and sensitive analog circuits.
- Test point and fixture design input so in-circuit and functional tests remain practical throughout the product lifecycle.
These reviews happen early in the project, before tooling and fixtures are frozen, so that design teams can balance performance, compliance and manufacturability.
Integration examples: from module to cabinet and test bench
Laboratory diagnostics instrument with ISO 13485-style production
A laboratory diagnostics OEM develops a new analyzer platform with several variants and regional options. They need a partner that can build the power and control electronics, perform cabinet wiring and provide full traceability for validation and production builds.
- TPS manufactures control PCBAs, medical power supplies, custom magnetics and coolers at our electronics facility.
- We integrate these into sheet-metal cabinets, add cable harness assemblies and perform functional tests aligned with the customer’s validation plan.
- Each build is linked to component lots, firmware revisions and test data, ready to be referenced in the OEM’s ISO 13485-compliant system.
Medical imaging subsystem power rack
A medical imaging OEM requires a dedicated power rack for a subsystem that will be integrated into the full scanner. Volumes are modest, but reliability and documentation requirements are high.
- TPS builds custom power distribution boards, magnetics and custom medical power supplies mounted in a 19" cabinet.
- Cable harnesses connect the rack to detectors, gantry motors and cooling systems, all labelled for fast installation at the OEM site.
- We perform power-up and functional checks on every rack so the OEM can focus on system-level imaging and safety validation.
How to start a medical electronics manufacturing project with TPS
To scope and quote medical electronics manufacturing projects effectively, TPS typically needs:
- Product description and architecture: high-level diagrams showing where electronics, power racks and cabinets sit in your device.
- Electronics documentation: PCB schematics, layouts, BOMs and any existing DFM notes for medical device electronics or medical power supply modules.
- Mechanical information: 3D models and drawings for chassis, coolers and cabinet parts that interact with electronics.
- Standards and quality requirements: references to ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1, risk classifications and any specific documentation or traceability needs.
- Volumes and lifecycle: forecast volumes, expected lifetime and known roadmap of variants or platform extensions.
FAQ about medical electronics manufacturing
- What types of medical and laboratory equipment does TPS support?
- TPS typically works with OEMs building diagnostic instruments, life-science analyzers, laboratory automation systems and imaging subsystems. We focus on power and control electronics, medical power supplies, cable harnesses and cabinet wiring rather than complete finished devices.
- Does TPS provide design for medical devices?
- The OEM remains responsible for device design and regulatory compliance. TPS provides design-for-manufacturing input on PCBA, power electronics and cabinets, and we can collaborate with your engineering teams to make sure electronics are suitable for series production and long-term support.
- How does TPS support ISO 13485 requirements?
- We align our manufacturing processes, documentation and traceability with the expectations of ISO 13485-compliant customers. That includes controlled procedures, change control, component and batch traceability and documented test records. We can map our process documentation into your own quality system for audits and regulatory submissions.
- Can TPS help with IEC 60601-1 compliance for medical power supplies?
- TPS manufactures assemblies according to your approved designs and provides the build quality, documentation and test data needed for compliance. Detailed IEC 60601-1 analysis, risk management and certification are typically managed by your design, quality and compliance teams, with TPS supplying the necessary technical information and samples.
- What makes TPS different from generic medical power supply manufacturers?
- Standard medical power supply manufacturers offer catalogue products. TPS instead acts as an EMS partner that builds custom medical power supplies, control boards and integrated power racks tailored to your instrument. This is particularly useful when you need multi-output supplies, unusual mechanical constraints or tight integration with magnetics, coolers and cabinets.