About Us

With experience in working with start-up and growing medical device companies, Hillside works with you to support the full device lifecycle from concept to global market breakthrough. Our team can take your idea from the drawing board to the patients bedside. We can deliver: 

• Design and manufacture of both active medical devices and sterile single use devices 
• Risk Management and Control (ISO 14971)
• Basic Safety Design and EMC (IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2) 
• Root cause analysis and CAPA 
• Verification and validation testing 

Hillside also specialises in technical support, maintenance, and enhancement for bespoke analytical instruments, custom laboratory rigs, and other specialized equipment with limited technical support. We possess particular expertise in diagnosing and upgrading orphaned, unreliable, or legacy research systems. 

Our core competencies include the reverse engineering of bespoke hardware and software, the migration of legacy systems to stable, open-source Python platforms, and rapid on-site diagnostic services. Clients retain complete ownership of all resulting code and designs, ensuring full autonomy regarding future suppliers and research collaborators. Furthermore, our in-house, small-scale manufacturing facilities enable the rapid production of custom components, prototypes, and printed circuit boards.

Versatility is part of the ethos at Hillside. From prototype design work and modelling to small-scale manufacturing of machined components, electronic subsystems and fabricated metalwork, we can provide a range of engineering solutions for your business. Examples of the services we offer include:

• Box Build Electronic Assemblies
• Custom Machined Components
• 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping
• Cable Assemblies
• Welding
• Precision Sheet Metalwork
• Surface Treatment
• Plastics Design