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Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing
1200 Karl Ct, Wauconda, IL 60084, United States
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
About Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing
Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing operates from a 32,000-square-foot facility in Wauconda, Illinois. The company was co-founded by Addison Merchut, who serves as co-president, though the founding year is not publicly disclosed. Hatch provides product design and development, full-stack software and firmware engineering, prototyping, and contract manufacturing under one roof. Its capabilities span mechanical design, embedded software, IoT connectivity, and production-scale assembly. The company serves clients in consumer products, automotive, industrial communications, medical devices, and energy sectors. Notable projects include scaling the KUDU open-fire grill for mass production, developing FOX Factory's suspension control system, manufacturing the RugGear RG540 industrial phone for mission-critical communications, streamlining lateral patient transfers with The Patient Company's SimPull device, and building the OptiQ smart EV charger with Argonne National Laboratory. Customers range from venture-backed startups to national laboratories. Hatch emphasizes a pragmatic approach to design for manufacturability (DFM) and design verification, citing extensive vendor connections and deep product development expertise as differentiators. Client testimonials highlight the firm's ability to deliver high-quality devices on ambitious timelines and to act as a game-changing partner for early-stage hardware companies.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Consumer products
- Automotive
- Industrial communications
- Medical devices
- Energy
- IoT
Company details
- Location
- Wauconda, Illinois
- Company type
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing located?
Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing is located at 1200 Karl Ct, Wauconda, IL 60084, United States.
What does Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing do?
Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing is listed under Switchgear, and its listed capabilities and products include Product design and development, Full-stack software development, Firmware development, Prototyping, Contract manufacturing and CNC machining.
What industries does Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing serve?
Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing lists Consumer products, Automotive, Industrial communications, Medical devices and Energy among the industries it serves.
What certifications does Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing have?
Certifications on file for Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016.
How do I request a quote from Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing your requirements through FirmsLedger, or visit hatch-pd.com.
What companies are similar to Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing?
Other Switchgear companies in Illinois listed on FirmsLedger include Illinois Switchboard Corporation, Enercon Engineering LLC, A Generac Company and Olympic Controls Corporation.