Hatley Labs
Independent hardware testing laboratory based in Cambridgeshire. Battery testing, X-ray inspection, PCB inspection, thermal analysis, power and efficiency testing, and component analysis. Online ordering, transparent pricing, results in 3 to 5 working days. Serving the UK and Europe.
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.
Products and services
Power and Efficiency Testing
Measurement of how electronic hardware consumes and manages power under real operating conditions. Services cover current draw profiling across all operating states, voltage stability assessment, power conversion efficiency measurement, charging circuit characterisation, and transient response testing. Relevant for hardware teams optimising battery life, validating power supply designs, or investigating unexpected power behaviour in development or the field.
Thermal Analysis and Testing
Thermal imaging and surface temperature mapping of electronic and battery-powered hardware under real operating load. Identifies hotspots, assesses heat distribution across assemblies, and supports thermal path analysis where overheating or thermal degradation is suspected. Used for pre-launch thermal validation, failure investigation, and battery safety assessment. Results delivered with calibrated thermal images, annotated hotspot maps, and engineering notes.
Component Analysis and Testing Services
Testing and characterisation of individual electronic components to assess performance, verify conformance to specification, and support failure investigation. Services include inductor and choke characterisation, transformer analysis, and insulation resistance testing. Also supports counterfeit component detection through physical inspection and electrical characterisation for teams sourcing outside of franchised distributor channels.
Battery Testing Services
Independent battery testing for electronics and battery-powered hardware. We measure real-world runtime, charge behaviour, thermal response, and capacity under defined operating conditions — giving hardware teams objective performance data before a product launches, before a supplier is selected, or after unexpected behaviour appears in the field. Results are delivered as a structured report typically within 3 to 5 working days.
PCB and PCBA Inspection Services
Independent inspection of printed circuit boards and populated assemblies for workmanship quality, defects, and build consistency. Services cover visual and optical assessment of solder joint quality, component placement, bridging, tombstoning, and general workmanship criteria. Used by procurement and quality teams for incoming batch inspection, supplier qualification, and post-failure investigation.
X-ray Inspection Services
Non-destructive X-ray inspection of PCB assemblies, electronic components, and battery hardware. X-ray imaging reveals solder joint quality, internal component construction, and structural features that cannot be assessed through visual or optical inspection alone. Also used for counterfeit component detection, identifying non-conforming parts before they reach production. All inspection is non-destructive and delivered with annotated images and a written findings report.
