Build your own OEM solution on proven Meerstetter TEC control technology
Does a standard TEC controller no longer meet your requirements in terms of cost, space, functionality, or integration? With a “do-it-yourself” approach, you can develop your own solution based on proven Meerstetter TEC control technology.
You can integrate TEC control directly into your hardware or develop a dedicated TEC controller for your application. The exact project scope is tailored to your application and requirements.
When does an OEM TEC control solution make sense?
Standard TEC controllers provide a versatile solution for a wide range of applications. But when requirements for cost, space, functionality, or integration can no longer be efficiently met with a standard controller, an OEM approach can be the better fit.
Typical reasons include:
- Higher production volumes where recurring hardware costs become increasingly important
- Limited PCB space or mechanical integration constraints
- Only a subset of the functionality of a standard TEC controller is required
- Temperature control needs to be integrated directly into the existing system electronics
- Application-specific requirements that cannot be efficiently met with a standard controller
The OEM approach is intended for companies with the in-house engineering capabilities to integrate TEC control into their hardware or develop a dedicated TEC controller for their application. For lower-volume applications or projects without the necessary hardware engineering resources, a standard Meerstetter TEC controller will typically remain the simpler solution.
Rather than defining a fixed production-volume threshold, we evaluate each application individually to determine whether an OEM solution makes technical and economic sense.
From a TEC controller to an application-specific OEM solution
Developing TEC control electronics in-house requires both TEC control expertise and engineering resources for hardware development, testing, integration, industrialization, life-cycle management, and supply-chain management.
Instead of starting from scratch, an OEM TEC control project builds on proven Meerstetter TEC control technology. This can reduce development effort and allows your engineering team to focus on the application-specific hardware and functionality required for your product.
Meerstetter's TEC control technology builds on more than a decade of development experience and is already used in more than 80'000 devices.
Two possible OEM approaches
1. Integrate TEC control into your existing PCB
Integrate TEC control directly into your existing hardware instead of adding a separate TEC controller. This can be particularly relevant when PCB space, system integration, or recurring hardware costs are important design factors.
2. Develop an application-specific OEM controller
Use proven Meerstetter TEC control technology as the basis for a dedicated TEC controller tailored to your application and system requirements.
What can an OEM TEC control project include?
The exact project scope depends on your application, existing hardware architecture, manufacturing requirements, required functionality, and number of TEC channels.
Depending on the project, this can include:
- TEC control schematic based on proven Meerstetter technology
- Firmware licensing for the OEM implementation
- Programmed processors
- PCB design review
- Engineering support during integration
- Additional project-specific engineering services
The technical scope, responsibilities, and commercial conditions are defined individually for each project. After an initial project evaluation, Meerstetter provides a project-specific quotation.
How an OEM TEC control project works
1. Tell us about your application
Describe your current system, expected production volume, and the main
reason why a standard TEC controller does not meet your requirements.
2. We evaluate your application
Meerstetter evaluates whether an OEM solution based on our TEC control
technology is technically and commercially suitable for your application.
3. Define the project scope together
If the OEM approach is suitable, we define the technical scope,
responsibilities, engineering support, and commercial conditions together.
4. Implement the OEM solution
The TEC control solution is typically implemented by your engineering team,
with Meerstetter's involvement depending on the defined project scope.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Typically, not, but depending on the project scope, it can be. The OEM TEC control offering is designed for developing an application-specific solution based on proven Meerstetter TEC control technology. This can mean integrating TEC control directly into your hardware or developing a dedicated TEC controller for your application. The exact implementation and project scope are defined individually.
This depends on the application, integration depth, and project scope. The OEM approach is typically intended for companies with in-house capabilities in PCB design, hardware integration, testing, and calibration. Customer-specific requirements for development, integration, testing, qualification, and manufacturing are evaluated as part of the project.
A standard Meerstetter TEC controller remains the preferred solution when it meets the technical, integration, and commercial requirements of your application. An OEM approach becomes relevant when factors such as production volume, space, required functionality, system integration, or application-specific requirements justify the additional cost, risk, and engineering effort of a dedicated solution.
The cost depends on the required functionality, project scope, production volume, and implementation. Pricing is therefore determined individually based on your application and project requirements. Request a meeting with our team to discuss your requirements. We will then provide a project-specific quotation.
Get in touch to discuss your OEM TEC control project
Are you looking for an application-specific alternative to a standard TEC controller? Tell us about your application and request a meeting with our team. We will discuss your requirements and evaluate whether an OEM solution based on Meerstetter TEC control technology is a suitable approach for your project.
If the approach fits, we will define the project scope together and prepare a project-specific quotation based on your requirements and the necessary project information.
Request a meeting:
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Prefer to contact us directly? Send your requirements to contact@meerstetter.ch or call us at +41 (0) 31 529 21 00.