Navigating the Design Process for Next-Gen Medical Devices

Navigating the Design Process for Next-Gen Medical Devices

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, product managers at medical devices companies are at the forefront of innovation, tasked with navigating the intricate journey from concept to market-ready medical devices. With the goal of improving patient outcomes and meeting stringent regulatory standards, the design process for next-generation medical devices demands a blend of [...]Read More »
Ergonomic Design The Critical Role in Medical Device Concept

Ergonomic Design The Critical Role in Medical Device Concept

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, the design and functionality of medical devices play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal patient care and the efficiency of healthcare professionals. WB Engineering, a leading engineering design consulting and product development firm, delves into the significance of incorporating ergonomics into medical device design. This approach enhances [...]Read More »
Embracing Generative Design in Medical Device Development: Explore How Generative Design Is Revolutionizing Medical Device Manufacturing by Optimizing Product Design for Functionality, Manufacturability, and Aesthetics

Embracing Generative Design in Medical Device Development: Explore How Generative Design Is Revolutionizing Medical Device Manufacturing by Optimizing Product Design for Functionality, Manufacturability, and Aesthetics

In the fast-evolving landscape of medical device development, staying ahead of technological advancements is not just beneficial; it's essential. At WB Engineering, we are at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge tools like Generative Design to revolutionize how medical devices are conceived, designed, and manufactured. This innovative approach enhances the functionality and manufacturability of products and [...]Read More »
Innovative Materials in Medical Device Design: Opportunities and Challenges

Innovative Materials in Medical Device Design: Opportunities and Challenges

Innovative materials play a crucial role in the design and development of medical devices, offering new opportunities for enhancing product quality, efficacy, and patient safety. The integration of these materials into medical device design can significantly improve the performance and functionality of the final product. However, navigating the complexities of selecting and implementing these materials [...]Read More »
Benefits of 3D printing in the medical devices industry

Benefits of 3D printing in the medical devices industry

Customization and Personalization 3D printing allows for the creation of custom-made medical devices tailored to individual patients' specific needs and anatomy. This is particularly beneficial in orthopedics, dental implants, and prosthetics, where personalized devices can significantly improve patient outcomes. Rapid Prototyping With 3D printing, prototypes of medical devices can be produced much faster than traditional [...]Read More »
US Air Force Uses Senvol Software To Develop Multi Laser 3d Printing Applications

US Air Force Uses Senvol Software To Develop Multi Laser 3d Printing Applications

The US Air Force is using Senvol’s data-driven machine learning software for additive manufacturing (AM), to enable the production of large-scale aerospace parts using multi-laser 3D printing technology. Utilizing an EOS powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D printer, the program is focused on developing baseline mechanical properties and design allowables, to optimize the production of end-use components. “AM has recently demonstrated the [...]Read More »
SLM Solutions Partners With Camwell Medical To Develop 3D Printed Surgical Implants

SLM Solutions Partners With Camwell Medical To Develop 3D Printed Surgical Implants

German metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions has announced it has entered into a partnership with Canwell Medical, a medical device manufacturer based in China. As part of their collaboration, Canwell Medical will use SLM 3D printers to develop and manufacture surgical implants. SLM Solutions will also provide technical and application assistance to Canwell Medical, [...]Read More »
Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Secures $1.8m In Equity Sales To 3d Print Radiotherapy Devices

Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Secures $1.8m In Equity Sales To 3d Print Radiotherapy Devices

Canada-based Adaptiiv Medical Technologies has confirmed the sale of $1.8M of its shares in an equity offering. The $3M offering, which now has around $1.2M left to be sold, made its first sale on June 21, 2019. Adaptiiv expects the offering to last no more than a year. Overall, 20 private investors have contributed to the sales [...]Read More »
3d Systems Attains FDA Clearance For Virtual Surgical Planning Platform

3d Systems Attains FDA Clearance For Virtual Surgical Planning Platform

Leading 3D printer OEM 3D Systems has attained 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its VSP Orthopaedics platform. Offered exclusively through Onkos Surgical’s My3D™ Personalized Solutions Platform, VSP Orthopaedics is used for the virtual surgical planning of complex procedures. It can be combined with 3D Systems’ other areas of expertise [...]Read More »
Anatomics Proves Viability Of 3d Printed Surgical Guides

Anatomics Proves Viability Of 3d Printed Surgical Guides

Australian med-tech company Anatomics has conducted a study on the benefits of 3D printed patient-specific medical models for pre-surgical planning. Using its 3D printed “SpineBox” kit to support spinal fusion surgery, Anatomics has measured the performance of the models on 129 patients, over a period of 27 months. These patients were all undergoing minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar [...]Read More »