When Taege Seeddrills needed to revolutionize their agricultural seeding systems, they didn’t just need a circuit board—they needed a complete rethink of how precision farming technology could work better in the real world.

The challenge was ambitious: replace their existing wheel encoder-based speed measurement system with something more reliable, compact, and cost-effective. Traditional seed drills had relied on rotary encoders mounted on wheels, but these systems were plagued with issues. Muddy conditions rendered them unreliable, the additional wiring was prone to damage in harsh farm environments, and the complexity added unnecessary maintenance headaches for farmers who needed their equipment to simply work, day after day.

T4Tech’s custom PCB design solution eliminated the wheel encoders entirely, instead creating a GPS-based control system that measured ground speed with remarkable precision. Our engineers didn’t just design a circuit board—we reimagined the entire approach, integrating GPS technology into a compact, ruggedized PCB that could withstand the demanding conditions of modern agriculture.

The results spoke louder than any specifications. Field trials demonstrated that our GPS-based custom PCB design provided even more accurate speed measurements than the previous wheel-based system, while simultaneously reducing costs and complexity. Today, hundreds of these precision-engineered units are deployed across farms, helping growers achieve consistent seeding rates regardless of terrain or weather conditions.

Where Technology Meets Real-World Solutions

Our founders bring over 15 years of industry expertise to every project, holding patents in networking technology and contributing improvements to the Linux operating system. This depth of experience means we understand not just how to design custom PCBs, but how they need to integrate seamlessly into larger systems and withstand the demands of commercial deployment.

From Concept to Circuit Board Reality

Every successful custom PCB design starts with understanding your unique challenges. Maybe you need sensors that can operate reliably in extreme temperatures. Perhaps you’re developing medical devices that demand FDA-compliant precision. Or you might be creating industrial automation systems where downtime simply isn’t an option.

Our custom PCB design process is built around clear communication and end-to-end service. We translate technical requirements into practical solutions, designing circuits that not only meet your specifications but anticipate the real-world conditions your products will face. From initial schematic capture through final testing and commissioning, we’re with you every step of the way.

Recent projects showcase the breadth of our custom PCB design capabilities:

Precision Agriculture Systems: GPS-integrated control boards that maintain accuracy even in challenging field conditions, now deployed across hundreds of farming operations.

Medical Research Technology: The PulseStream sensor demonstrates our expertise in biomedical PCB design—a wireless-enabled board that captures EMG and heart rate data for medical research applications. Compatible with OpenBCI software, this custom PCB integrates precision analog front-ends with WiFi connectivity, enabling researchers to collect physiological data remotely and in real-time.

Advanced Research Instrumentation: Our work spans complex research projects requiring deep physics and mathematics expertise, where precision and reliability are non-negotiable requirements.

Industrial Automation: Ruggedized circuit boards for automated weighbridge systems processing thousands of trucks annually.

Advanced Testing Systems: Our work with Resene showcases our expertise in designing custom PCBs for demanding industrial testing applications. We’ve developed specialized control boards for automated stress testing equipment and thermal chamber systems, where precise temperature control and data acquisition are critical. These custom PCB designs must operate reliably across extreme temperature ranges while maintaining measurement accuracy—essential capabilities for quality assurance in industrial manufacturing environments.

Smart Fitness Technology: Embedded control systems combining sensors, motors, and BLE ( Bluetooth low energy ) connectivity for next-generation fitness equipment.

Why Choose T4Tech for Your Custom PCB Design?

Here’s the thing—we’ve been doing this long enough to know what actually matters. Our PCBs are out there doing real work. From seed drills planting crops across New Zealand farms to industrial testing equipment running 24/7 in manufacturing facilities, our designs have to work when it counts.

Proven Track Record: Our custom PCBs are deployed in commercial applications ranging from precision agriculture to industrial automation, proving their reliability in real-world conditions.

End-to-End Expertise: We handle everything from component selection and thermal management to EMC compliance and production support, ensuring your custom PCB design works perfectly in your final product.

Clear Communication: We translate the Technical aspects to plain language. You’ll always understand what we’re building and why it matters for your success.

Real-World Focus: We design custom PCBs that work in actual operating conditions, not just on the test bench. Mud, vibration, temperature extremes, and demanding duty cycles—we engineer for reality.

Future-Proof Approach: Our designs consider not just your immediate needs, but your long-term production, maintenance, and upgrade requirements.

Ready to Turn Your Idea into Hardware?

Maybe you’re wrestling with a tricky sensor integration problem. Perhaps you’ve got a brilliant idea but aren’t sure how to make the electronics work reliably. Or you might be tired of prototype boards that work perfectly on your desk but fail spectacularly in the real world.

We get it. Turning an idea into something that actually works—and keeps working—isn’t just about pushing components around a PCB. It’s about understanding what you’re trying to achieve and figuring out the smartest way to get there.

Whether you’re building your first prototype or scaling up for thousands of units, we’d love to hear what you’re working on. No sales pitch, no obligation—just a genuine conversation about your project and how we might be able to help make it happen.

 Get in touch for a friendly, no-obligation discussion about your custom PCB design needs.

At T4Tech, we don’t just design circuits—we turn ideas into products that make a real difference in the world.