Medical device design and development
from problem to prototype to product
Medical Mechatronics specializes in the early development of medical devices – helping clinicians and others take ideas from concept to proof of concept and prototype, to preparing for potential commercialization – by deploying a unique combination of skills, resources, and background.
From overcoming obstacles to overflowing opportunities
Innovation in healthcare is a hard business: the market imposes technical, regulatory, and financial barriers to entry, while subjecting innovators to intense competition. Advances in medical technology often require mastery in multiple domains, including systems, controls, computers, communications, electronics and mechanical design (hence “mechatronics”). At the same time, technology in general continues to evolve – rapidly. It is often difficult and outright daunting for a clinician to develop even the most robust ideas into a functioning prototype. Yet, these early stages of designing and developing medical devices are so critical to the outcome and often lay the foundation for future success. How can you realize the real-world possibilities of your idea?
That’s where Medical Mechatronics comes in
With a unique convergence of expertise in solving problems, background in medical device design and engineering, a distinctive perspective and in-depth understanding of how technology is used in direct patient care, we tackle emerging and early stage ideas that clinicians don’t know how to build out on their own. That may mean bringing the concept into a workable prototype, further developing a relatively mature concept, figuring out a plan to bridge the gap between prototype and product, tackling urgent or acute challenges, or something else entirely.
From idea to ideal
We start with your idea and work closely with you to articulate needs, identify an approach, surmount design challenges, fuse engineering disciplines, and iterate to develop a proof of concept to test and demonstrate basic functions. After confirming compulsory capabilities, we can further develop the idea into a full prototype, iterated as needed ultimately with an eye toward production. Along the way, we refine the idea until it shines with its best possibilities and greatest potential.
Contact us today to get started with a free, no-obligation consultation.
Extensive Resources
Access to critical tools and facilities
We offer micro-machining capabilities and a stocked workshop with the capability to build prototypes, as well as a network of resources to help review ideas, access additional capabilities and outreach to investors.
Medical Focus
Unique understanding of medical devices
We exclusively work on medical devices (no consumer electronics, sports equipment, etc.), and we marry a unique understanding of clinical needs with technical and engineering requirements.
Deep Experience
More successful outcomes
We have designed products ranging from individual components to large-scale, interconnected medical devices, including electrode arrays, surgical cameras, small- and large-scale data acquisition systems, and more.
High-Touch Service
A better working relationship
We work knee-to-elbow with the inventor to turn an idea into a proof of concept or prototype we could take to an investor. We deeply value close working relationships and focus on keeping the inventor comfortable with, and confident in, our work.