Medical Product Outsourcing Features Intricon on Designing Medical Devices with Intelligence

Advanced tools such as AI, FEA, and additive manufacturing are all contributing to more sophisticated design practices and improved results.

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Current Trends

Medical devices are getting smaller and smarter, which can make it harder to bring them to market and scale to meet customer demands. To increase the odds that a new design can be successfully executed within the designated project timeline and budget, more MDM designers are inviting their development and manufacturing partners to share their expertise during the design stage. 

“Whether working for a large MDM or a startup company, designers face increasing pressure to successfully deliver on their innovations,” said Trent Birkholz, vice president, product development, for Intricon, a St. Paul, Minn.-based developer and manufacturer of smart medical devices powered by microelectronics. “With every expert involved in the design process contributing their knowledge, potential risks such as production delays, rework, and market failures can be identified early, allowing for necessary design adjustments.”