About Crab Labs

Crab Labs is a specialized electronics design and software engineering company founded in 2024. We provide professional services in custom electronics design, firmware development, software engineering, and product testing for medical devices, robotics automation, industrial control systems, and precision instrumentation.

10+
Projects Completed
8
Long-term Clients
2024
Founded

Why We Started Crab Labs

The Problem We Saw

Too many engineering projects fail due to poor communication between clients and the actual engineers doing the work. Project managers and sales teams often make promises that the technical team can't deliver, leading to missed deadlines, scope creep, and frustrated clients.

We believe clients deserve direct access to the engineers who understand their project's technical challenges and can provide realistic timelines and honest assessments.

Our Solution

We stay intentionally small to maintain direct communication between clients and engineers. This means faster decision-making, more accurate project scoping, and better technical outcomes.

When a project falls outside our expertise, we leverage our network of trusted specialists rather than stretching beyond our capabilities. Your project's success matters more than any single contract.

Core Engineering Capabilities

Electronics Design

Custom circuit design, PCB layout, and power electronics for specialized applications.

  • • Analog and digital circuit design
  • • Multi-layer PCB layout and routing
  • • Power supply design and regulation
  • • Signal integrity and EMC optimization

Software Engineering

Custom software development, firmware, real-time systems, and safety-critical applications.

  • • Embedded firmware development
  • • Real-time control software
  • • Desktop and web applications
  • • Safety-critical software design

Testing & Validation

Design verification, compliance testing, and validation to meet industry standards.

  • • Design verification and validation
  • • Environmental and stress testing
  • • EMC/EMI compliance testing
  • • Regulatory submission support

System Integration

Complete system design integrating hardware, software, and mechanical components.

  • • Hardware-software co-design
  • • Mechanical integration consulting
  • • System architecture and design
  • • Performance optimization

Industry Experience & Technical Knowledge

Medical Devices

Extensive experience with FDA-regulated medical devices, from Class I to Class III systems.

  • • FDA Design Controls (21 CFR 820)
  • • IEC 62304 software development lifecycle
  • • ISO 13485 quality management systems
  • • IEC 62368 electrical safety standards
  • • Clinical data collection systems
  • • Design documentation and traceability

Robotics & Industrial Automation

Robotics control systems, precision motor drives, and automation solutions for industrial and medical applications.

  • • Multi-axis robotic control systems
  • • High-efficiency motor drives and GaN technology
  • • Precision positioning and motion control
  • • Industrial communication protocols
  • • Process monitoring and automation

Consumer & IoT

Connected devices, wireless systems, and consumer electronics with regulatory compliance.

  • • FCC Part 15 compliance and testing
  • • CE marking for European markets
  • • Wireless connectivity (WiFi, BLE, cellular)
  • • Battery management and power optimization
  • • IoT platform integration and APIs
  • • Mobile app development coordination
  • • Manufacturing transition support

Our Team & Network

Core Engineering Team

Small team of experienced engineers with backgrounds spanning biomedical devices, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. We maintain direct client communication and hands-on involvement in every project.

  • • Software Engineers
  • • Firmware Engineers
  • • Electrical Engineers
  • • Mechanical Engineers
  • • QA and Regulatory Support Specialists

Extended Specialist Network

When projects require specialized expertise beyond our core capabilities, we coordinate with trusted partners across complementary engineering disciplines while maintaining direct communication with our clients.

  • • Mechanical design and manufacturing
  • • RF and wireless system specialists
  • • Advanced algorithms and software architecture
  • • Testing and compliance specialists
  • • Manufacturing and supply chain partners

Honest Assessment Over Revenue

We evaluate every project honestly and refer clients to better-suited firms when appropriate. This approach builds long-term relationships and ensures project success, even if it means turning down work.

  • Transparent project fit assessment
  • Referrals to specialized firms when needed
  • Focus on client success over individual projects

Direct Engineer Access

Work directly with the engineers designing and building your product. No layers of project managers translating technical requirements back and forth. This direct communication leads to better technical decisions and faster problem resolution.

  • Technical questions get technical answers
  • Rapid iteration on design changes
  • Real-time collaboration on technical decisions

When We Connect You With Others

We believe in connecting clients with the right expertise for their specific needs. Here's when we recommend working with specialists in our network:

Projects We Typically Refer

  • Large-scale projects requiring teams of 10+ engineers or extensive program management
  • High-volume manufacturing - we focus on prototypes and low-volume production
  • Specialized domains outside our core expertise (RF design, complex mechanical systems, etc.)

Our Referral Philosophy

  • Your success matters most - we want you to work with the best team for your specific needs
  • Extensive network - we know specialists across every major engineering discipline
  • Ongoing support - we often provide consultation even on referred projects

Our trusted network includes: Mechanical design firms, RF specialists, advanced manufacturing partners, regulatory consultants, and software architecture experts. We're happy to make introductions and often collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects.

Project Discussion

Tell us about your project and we'll provide an honest assessment of fit and feasibility.