Collaborative Robotics: The Present and Future for Medical Device and Healthcare Applications

While robotic technology is not new in the healthcare industry, the emerging trend of “collaborative robotics” — or cobots — is starting to gain ground.

MDO Article: How to design home healthcare devices that people will use

Meeting consumer demands for home healthcare technology requires a keen knowledge of user behavior. Here are four ways companies are approaching the market.

Thought Leadership, PressScott ThielmanFebruary 22, 2019home health, industrial desig, medical device, design, scott thielman

Setting the Stage: Creating a Design Mindset Early in Product Development

Usability studies are created to understand how real users interact with your product. When constructed with a design mindset, feedback from these tests can lead to improved product design and ultimately, better products, faster.

The Visionary's Role in Innovation

Reflecting on his last two decades of business and entrepreneurial experience, CEO Cameron Smith shares the core principles, philosophies, and actions that have contributed to his success.

Thought LeadershipCameron SmithDecember 17, 2018innovation, visionary, cameron smith, ceo

Diagnostics Move Home – How to Ensure Your Product Keeps Up with the Next Generation

The growing diagnostic market is seeing a shift toward home care. This article examines the transition of IVD’s into the home and discusses current trends to help you ensure your product keeps up with the next generation of diagnostics.

MDDI Article: Breaking Through the Bias: Debunking Common Misconceptions About Usability Studies

Greg Martin recently wrote an article for MD+DI Online covering the misconceptions, mistakes, and even excuses companies might encounter when it comes to usability studies.

Press, Thought LeadershipGregory MartinNovember 6, 2018usability, gregory martin, design strategy, design

MDO Article: Zero to Hero: 9 opportunity evaluation actions for phase zero

Phase zero is the place to work out product functionality, business strategy and customer value. Here are the evaluation tools to get it right.

4 Key Changes in the New European MDR

Last year, substantial changes to Medical Device Regulations (MDR) were approved by the European Council to take full effect in mid 2020. If you are planning to market a medical device there, it’s important to understand the new changes.

What the FDA’s Approval of Apple Watch Means for the Future of Monitoring

Smart phones keep getting more and more sensitive. The time to harness that power for medical patient monitoring is now.

Thought LeadershipHeather ThompsonOctober 10, 2018medtech, monitoring, biometrics, user-centered design

Connected drug delivery products: trends for smart technologies

Companies looking to break into the drug delivery market in the next few years should consider both their technology and market entry strategies. Here are the trends we’ve spotted over the last few months.

Thought LeadershipHeather ThompsonSeptember 10, 2018drug delivery, insulin, asthma, diabetes, connected device

Indecision is a Decision: The true cost of indecision in new product design

Decision by indecision - everyone is susceptible to it. In this article, Charles breaks down the most common factors leading to indecisiveness, the varied impacts it can have on your project, and tips for how leaders can sharpen their decision making skills.

Thought LeadershipCharles KaoSeptember 6, 2018project management, innovation

MDDI Article: Getting the Most Out of Your Design Review

Following these 6 steps could help medtech designers deliver a well-executed design review.

Thought Leadership, PressMichael KahnAugust 20, 2018engineering, product development process, design review

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