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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 »
Top Questions On Breakthroughs with Figure 4

Top Questions On Breakthroughs with Figure 4

ANSWERS BY PATRICK DUNNE The questions featured in this blog come from the audience of our live webinar on Breakthroughs with Figure 4 in Additive Manufacturing with Direct Digital Production. Hosted by VP, advanced applications engineer Patrick Dunne, and director of operations for 3D Systems On Demand, Tracy Beard, the webinar provided a step-by-step walkthrough [...]Read More »
Figure 4 Today: Prototyping

Figure 4 Today: Prototyping

BY: SAM GREEN Welcome to the fourth installment of our 3D printing materials series. I’m following up on Jeff’s post about Figure 4 for production applications to share the advancements we have made in materials for prototyping. Whereas Jeff focused on the expanding opportunities for direct digital production, I am eager to let you know [...]Read More »
3d Systems And Collplant To Provide Solutions For Bioprinting Tissues And Scaffolds

3d Systems And Collplant To Provide Solutions For Bioprinting Tissues And Scaffolds

Leading 3D printer OEM 3D Systems and Israeli bioprinting material developer CollPlant have announced a joint development agreement seeking to create tissue and scaffold bioprinting solutions for third party collaborators. Through their collaboration, the two companies aim to combine their respective expertise in order to accelerate breakthroughs in the biomedical industry. This includes 3D Systems’ 3D printing technologies and [...]Read More »
Cancer Survivor Receives Facial Prosthesis Made Using 3D Printing

Cancer Survivor Receives Facial Prosthesis Made Using 3D Printing

Denise Vicentin, a Brazilian cancer survivor who lost her right eye and part of her jaw, has received a facial prosthesis develop using a 3D printed prototype. Researchers at Paulista University (UNIP), São Paulo, Brazil, implemented its method, published in the Journal of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, which uses a smartphone to capture digital facial impressions of [...]Read More »
Digital Twin: when and how is it created?

Digital Twin: when and how is it created?

Digital Twin is gaining momentum in manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, heavy equipment, transportation, and many other industries. Along with innovative Industry 4.0 technologies (cloud computing, additive manufacturing, simulations, IoT, edge computing, big data, analytics, augmented reality), it is transforming the industrial world and the way we design, build, and operate what surrounds us. For centuries, [...]Read More »