Path Towards Solving Supply Chain Complexity of High-Performance Electronics Hardware

In today’s fast-paced and volatile global market, hardware businesses face increasing pressure from supply chain disruptions, inconsistent suppliers, and rising production costs. TapRen Tech Solutions was founded to address these exact challenges.

We partner with forward-thinking companies to streamline electronics design, development, and manufacturing, removing friction from concept to commercialization.

Established by Tejas Tapsale and Tristen Ren, TapRen offers full-spectrum engineering services, from PCB layout and firmware development to custom assemblies and scalable production.

More than just a contract manufacturer, we act as a strategic ally, helping clients overcome sourcing challenges, mitigate risks, and accelerate time to market. We serve a broad range of sectors, including automotive, energy, telecom, and industrial automation.

A Partnership Built on Technical Strength and Vision

The story of TapRen Tech Solutions begins with two engineers who shared more than a passion for innovation – they shared a vision for what modern technology consulting could become. Tejas Tapsale, an expert in embedded systems and firmware development, and Tristen Ren, whose background lies in systems engineering and full-stack software, came together to create a company that could solve complex, interdisciplinary challenges with clarity and technical depth.

“We started TapRen to solve the growing pain points OEMs face when trying to move their supply chains out of Asia,” said Tristen Ren. “Finding trustworthy partners, securing smaller production runs at competitive pricing, managing cultural and language barriers, and ensuring on-time delivery—these are real, everyday challenges. Our goal was to create a one-stop engineering and manufacturing solution that takes these burdens off our clients so they can focus on what truly matters: developing great products.”

That vision has shaped TapRen’s culture and mission—delivering end-to-end, high-quality solutions with transparency, agility, and deep technical expertise. The company’s multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, and analysts collaborates to simplify complexity, mitigate risk, and ensure that every customer engagement runs smoothly from concept to completion.

Services Designed for Complexity

TapRen Tech Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored to address the evolving needs of complex, high-performance industries. Its core competencies include:

• Embedded Systems Design & Firmware Development: From low-power IoT applications to high-throughput real-time systems, TapRen delivers tailored solutions that prioritize performance, stability, and scalability.

• PCB Design Services: The team specializes in end-to-end board design, signal integrity analysis, prototyping, and production support, ensuring designs are not only functional but also optimized for manufacturing and compliance.

• PCBA Services: TapRen provides turnkey PCB assembly services with a focus on quality, speed, and flexibility. Whether it’s rapid prototyping or low- to mid-volume production, TapRen ensures that every board is assembled with precision and tested to meet exact specifications.

• Cable Assemblies: The company offers custom cable and wire harness solutions designed to meet specific mechanical, electrical, and environmental requirements. TapRen’s cable assemblies are fully tested and built for durability, ensuring reliable connectivity across a wide range of applications.

• Custom Li-Ion Batteries: TapRen designs and supplies custom lithium-ion battery packs tailored to meet the performance, safety, and form-factor requirements of demanding applications. From prototyping to certification and integration, the team supports every step of the battery development process.

This service portfolio allows TapRen to provide start-to-finish product development support or integrate seamlessly into a client’s existing R&D operation.

“Our goal is not just to deliver technology, it’s to deliver value,” said Tejas Tapsale. “That means understanding the client’s business model, how our work will be used, and where the risks are. Every line of code, every board layout, we treat it like it’s our own product.”

Industry Impact and Domain Expertise

TapRen Tech Solutions has quickly gained traction in some of the most demanding sectors, supporting mission-critical hardware and firmware development, and secure communications equipment.

In automotive, the company contributes to the next generation of connected and autonomous vehicles through embedded control systems and sensor integration.

The energy sector, especially renewable energy and smart grid infrastructure, has also become a growth area for TapRen, where it assists clients with real-time monitoring, control systems, and edge computing deployments.

Meanwhile, in telecommunications and networking, TapRen engineers help clients design and deploy embedded networking devices and high-speed digital interfaces.

This breadth of domain expertise gives TapRen a unique perspective when addressing multi-disciplinary challenges.

“Whether it’s medical devices, EV, IoT, or industrial control, the fundamentals of engineering excellence don’t change,” added Tristen Ren. “What matters is how well you understand the domain constraints and how creatively you can engineer around them.”

A Culture of Quality and Continuous Improvement

At the heart of TapRen’s operation is a steadfast commitment to quality, not just in terms of product performance, but in project execution and customer engagement. The company uses rigorous design review processes, test-driven development methodologies, and industry best practices for documentation and traceability.

TapRen also invests in internal R&D to stay ahead of emerging technologies and develop proprietary tools that improve development efficiency and product performance. By fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement, the company empowers its engineers to stay on the cutting edge while delivering practical, production-ready solutions.

The team is ISO 9001-compliant, and TapRen is actively working toward additional certifications to meet growing demand from regulated sectors. But for the co-founders, quality goes beyond paperwork: it’s a mindset.

“Quality isn’t something you bolt on at the end,” said Tejas Tapsale. “It starts with how you scope a project, how you talk to the customer, and how you set up your first test bench. Our clients trust us to be a technical partner who gets it right from day one.”

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, TapRen Tech Solutions is scaling both its engineering team and its infrastructure to support a broader client base and deeper engagements. With new partnerships forming in AI-powered embedded systems, secure edge computing, and industrial IoT, the company is positioning itself as a long-term innovation partner for companies that want to push the envelope.

As the line between hardware and software continues to blur, TapRen’s interdisciplinary approach is proving not just valuable but essential.

“Technology isn’t getting simpler; it’s getting more interconnected,” concluded Tristen Ren. “That’s where we thrive. TapRen is here to help our clients navigate that complexity and come out ahead.”

For more information about TapRen Tech Solutions, contact the company:

Address: 2850 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Suite 22, Beaverton, OR 97005

Phone: 855-544-9352

E-mail: contact@tapren.com

Website: www.tapren.com