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Why Hardware Startups Are Betting on Test-as-a-Service

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise of test-as-a-service (TaaS) for hardware startups. With the cost of in-house test equipment soaring—think $100,000 for a single RF tester—more founders are turning to shared labs and on-demand testing. They break down how a startup like a smart-sensor maker cut its test budget by 40% using a TaaS provider, and what that means for scaling production. They also discuss the trade-offs: data privacy, turnaround times, and when it makes sense to bring testing back in-house. If you're building hardware and wondering how to validate without…

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