In sectors where safety, reliability and long-term compliance are critical, not optional, designing electronic products requires far more than functionality. It demands a structured methodology that integrates regulatory requirements directly into the earliest stages of development.
This is the foundation of the Design-for-Compliance approach adopted by Eletech, the lead company of the International Design Centres (IDCs), R&D division of Elemaster Group. By embedding compliance into the engineering workflow, Eletech helps its Customers develop products that are not only functional, but certifiable, traceable and industrialisable on a global scale.
From reactive adaptation to proactive compliance
Traditionally, product certification has been seen as a separate phase, something that happens after design and prototyping, often involving late-stage adjustments or rework to meet regulatory standards. In mission-critical sectors such as Medical & Healthcare, Railways & Transport, Avionics & Aerospace, and Automation & Energy, this approach is no longer sustainable.
Late-stage changes can result in missed deadlines, higher costs and longer time-to-market. In contrast, Eletech’s approach integrates compliance right from the start, using Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT) and Design to Cost (DTC) principles as enablers of both performance and conformity.
These methodologies are not an add-on; they are intrinsic to the engineering process. By considering certification constraints, production scalability and cost-efficiency in every technical decision, Eletech ensures that the resulting product is robust, testable and ready for industrialisation.
Structured design: a gateway to certification
One of the key advantages of Eletech’s Design-for-Compliance model is its impact on the validation and certification phases. Products developed with DFM, DFT and DTC logic require fewer adjustments during testing, since they are conceived with certification criteria in mind.
For example, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are not retrofitted, they are built into the PCB layout, shielding strategy and enclosure design. Similarly, insulation and vibration parameters for railway or avionics electronics are addressed from the mechanical architecture phase, reducing the risk of test failure.
This structured design approach shortens the certification cycle, simplifies documentation and accelerates approval processes such as MDR for medical devices or EN 50155 for railway systems, while reducing non-conformity risks.
Compliance built on internal infrastructure
At the core of this engineering strategy is Eletech’s internal testing infrastructure, which includes a laboratory where EMC, climatic, insulation, vibration and shock tests are accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017. This enables the team to run pre-compliance tests during the development cycle, an advantage that allows engineers to identify issues before formal certification begins.
Designers and lab technicians work in close synergy, validating choices through climatic, EMC, shock, and dielectric strength tests, performed in-house. As a result, changes can be made in real time, preventing bottlenecks and ensuring continuous alignment with the technical file and required standards.
In highly regulated sectors, where documentation and traceability are crucial, this model allows for predictable validation timelines and smoother homologation.
Case applications in regulated industries
The benefits of this approach are especially evident in markets with long product lifecycles and strict safety requirements.
In the Medical & Healthcare sector, for example, Eletech applies IEC 60601, ISO 14971 and IEC 62304 as design constraints during the concept phase, rather than treating them as final validation benchmarks. This ensures that software architectures, risk controls and hardware interfaces are aligned with MDR regulations from the outset.
In the Railway industry, the design of power supply systems and control electronics integrates EN 50121 and EN 50155 standards, allowing Eletech to minimise redesign loops and accelerate qualification.
Even in Avionics and Energy, where environmental stress and lifetime performance are key, the Design-for-Compliance methodology supports resilient, certifiable architectures capable of operating reliably for decades.
Strategic value through engineering rigour
The competitive advantage of this model is clear. By embedding compliance into product design, Eletech reduces the time and cost associated with certification, while increasing the predictability and repeatability of project outcomes. This strategy enables Customers to enter regulated markets with confidence, shorten lead times and reduce the risk of non-conformity.
Moreover, it positions Elemaster Group as a technological partner capable of navigating the complexity of international regulations, not just reacting to them.
Compliance as a design principle, not a final step
In mission-critical sectors, compliance is not a phase, it is a design principle. Thanks to its structured methodologies and internal infrastructure, Eletech, the lead company of the International Design Centres (IDCs), R&D division of Elemaster Group, transforms regulatory complexity into an engine of innovation.
By combining technical excellence with early-stage validation, Eletech empowers its Customers to develop electronic products that are scalable, certifiable and ready for global deployment, from concept to certification, with confidence and control.