The age of insular innovation is over. A robust R&D strategy requires external collaborations to serve as an innovation engine in today's fast-paced world.

Generative AI has found its way into almost every conversation, as it can potentially disrupt everything we know about engineering and product development. DesignNews recently covered Scott’s thoughts on AI as a partner in the design and engineering process, touching on the lessons he’s sharing with his students at the University of Washington this spring.

Earlier this month, Scott attended Keiretsu Forum’s Investor Capital Expo, where he heard Ron Weissman's talk on the Angel Market Outlook. Here are key excerpts from his talk on what to expect from the VC and Angel investor landscape in 2024 and 2025.

This month, we spotlight the projects and experiences that have helped shape the landscape of consumer health and wellness, with a focus on key markets. We also provide insight into what brands can expect in the future as consumers’ values continue to shift.

Earlier this month, CTO Scott Thielman attended 3M’s session on Medical Wearables at MD&M West 2024. This session piqued our interest because it provided valuable insights into industry trends and standards, offering guidance to elevate our work on medical wearables.

In the evolving world of life sciences, cutting-edge tools drive progress in research, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. This article explores four opportunities and challenges of UX design in life sciences.

Senior Mechanical Engineer Adam Smith collaborated with DesignNews to host a webinar on 'Best Practices in Mechanical Engineering.' Explore the most-used design tools, storage systems, insights into 3D printing, material choices, and more in this article recap.

At Product Creation Studio, we work with device innovators at organizations large and small. The keynotes from two recent medical device conferences, DeviceTalks West and BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley, illustrate the symbiotic relationship between strategic organizations and start-ups in the surgical tool industry.

In this article, we explore our region’s rich history of dental innovation, shedding light on the pioneers, institutions, and experts who have been instrumental in shaping the region's impact on dental product development. 

Over the summer, we gave you an inside peek into how we are deploying AI techniques at the edge. Here is an update on our work for October 2023.

Join PCS’s own Adam Smith as he dives into the prevalent challenges mechanical engineers face and uncovers the best practices for success in this upcoming live webinar with DesignNews. Click the link for event details and registration information.

Here is a quick update on our work deploying AI techniques at the edge to deliver real-time acoustical analysis and insights imperceptible to the human ear.

Get an inside peek into how we are deploying AI techniques at the edge to deliver real-time acoustical analysis and insights imperceptible to the human ear, such as speech characteristics, voice patterns, traffic noise, and other signals that could revolutionize various industries.

While learning from your mistakes is often necessary in the product development process, it is much more efficient to learn from the mistakes of others. This article details common pitfalls hardware teams may face when working on a new product initiative.

The 2023 U.S. Medtech Contract Manufacturing Report predicts a bright future for the medical device market, with Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) as the preferred outsourcing option. Discover the report's exciting trends and insights into the future of healthcare and innovation.

Healthcare challenges represent significant opportunities for product innovators to have a considerable impact. Two decades of experience have informed my perspectives on evaluating product opportunities and effective medtech innovation strategies. This article shows you when and how to apply your resources for product success.

This article touches on how successful products are manufactured and why they are manufactured the way they are. Read the full article to learn how to select the most appropriate manufacturing processes for your project.

This is part two of a six-part series with the popular engineering publication, DesignNews. Adam Smith shares insights and tips on how mechanical engineering supports the transformation of product ideas into reality by working in sync with all disciplines throughout development.

L’Oréal l knew their innovative concept could revolutionize the at-home hair coloring experience. Their challenge was to refine that product vision and then make it real. Learn how we helped them make their vision a reality in this case study.

Originally published in DesignNews on June 27, 2022, this article shares examples and tips to help you think holistically about your materials selection from start to finish to ensure future success in developing your product.

Healthcare has become more connected, not just to the cloud but to the patients themselves, and wearable devices are paving the path toward an even more connected future. In this article, we look at our role in the industry in the last decade as well as our thoughts on wearables in the future.

On May 10, Product Creation Studio and Life Science Washington hosted DeviceConnect to discuss the rapid evolution of modern medicine, spurred by incredible advancements in vaccine and drug delivery. Featuring panelists with expertise ranging from pharmaceutical therapeutics to biotechnology to thermostable formulations of vaccines, the discussion enlightened the audience on emerging trends and the global impact on both patients and providers.

Prototypes can help you test your ideas, catch issues before they cost time and money, provide a framework for iteration, and mark progress. Getting it right is like money in the bank. Is your medical device project poised for success?

MD+DI recently spoke with Product Creation Studio CTO, Scott Thielman, to learn about the opportunities for medical device miniaturization, in particular design innovations, prototyping, manufacturing, and more.

A medical device design process that fosters innovation, complies with regulatory standards and increases trust with its users relies on a number of key ingredients. Learn about the four tactics that will help you boost innovation in a regulated industry like medical devices.

The Product Creation Studio team is well-versed in fusing data and design to turn innovative ideas into successful products. Recently, Don Baumgarten shared the four types of testing that are key to successful commercialization in an article for MD+DI.

Digital therapeutics are gradually finding their place in the healthcare ecosystem. At the BIOMEDevice Conference last month, Scott Thielman moderated a panel discussion on the rise of DTx. Read on for five takeaways from the event, and to view the full video of the discussion.

In order to gain market traction, organizations are increasingly turning to user research to discover and understand their unique customer needs. This article provides tips on establishing the essential groundwork of user research so you are set up for product success.