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It may not always be possible for someone to enjoy an experience such as self-injecting with an auto injector but, it’s fair to say that it’s possible to use design...

The medical sector is at the forefront of technical possibility; it seeks to constantly improve people’s lives and improve the health of the world. Life expectancy has increased dramatically over...

When working under strict regulatory requirements such as in Medical Devices and IVD development, it’s critical that the manufacturability of each part of a device is considered for its intended...

At Haughton Design, we commonly have the problem of generating too many solutions and concepts, rather than too few. Because of this, we’ve honed our concept selection criteria over the...

In a fast-paced environment that requires creativity and daily problem solving it can be easy to forget yesterday’s wins, let alone what’s gone on as we approach twelve months of...

Following a busy start to 2021, UX Designer, Amber Davies, talks through how the start of a busy year in a design consultancy looks. Design Development Consultant, John, and I...

When moving into design development, you should have a feasible concept which can be developed into a product or a mechanism. This is where you might create an alpha prototype,...

Prototyping provides value and feedback that is otherwise hard to measure such as proof of concept, technical feasibility, ergonomics, and human factors information. Take ergonomics for example; although a hand...

At HD, we pride ourselves on assembling the best team possible to add extra value to our projects and deliver high quality device or product development solutions. We do this...

As 2020 came to a close, December also marked 2 months for me at Haughton Design. Despite continued uncertainty with regards to Covid 19 and, approaching a final Brexit negotiation,...

Identifying flaws and validating the mechanical characteristics of a design through physical prototypes and testing procedures can be a lengthy and iterative process for any design team. However, there are...

Last year, when we published our rundown of 2019 and what we expected from the upcoming year, we don’t think anyone expected anything quite like the 2020 we have all...

A brief overview of a busy week… Monday saw my first day working from home. I attended the weekly design review and also learned from Design Development Engineer, Phil Sampey,...

Amidst another national lockdown, I’ve had a great and hugely insightful introductory week learning the ropes at HD. I’ve had time to get to know my new colleagues, their roles...

The HD team has grown once again! Following a successful 12 months, and having recently achieved our record month and quarter, we have further expanded the team with Amber Davies...

Tolerance analysis is used to understand how small variations in component dimensions and assembly constraints stack up across assemblies, and how the accumulation of differences affects function of the design....

Haughton Design was ‘officially’ incorporated on 7th November 2002, making the company 18 years old tomorrow – and what an 18 years it’s been! Although HD were somewhat operating for...

When the time comes to jump into CAD and start the process of modelling components it’s important to plan your modelling and assembly structures. Following an efficient modelling method allows...

HD's Design and Operations Director, Lee Smith shares his top tips to improve productivity of brainstorm sessions Are your brainstorming sessions not producing the results you'd like from them? Want to...

When it comes to the reverse engineering/measurement of the existing components in a device there are many methods to go for. Some of the options available for accurately replicating the...

Haughton Design are delighted to have been awarded two large contracts relating to the medical device industry for a new client based in the US. This is a fantastic opportunity...

The information available online regarding ‘characterising existing medical devices’ is vast, however, most of the information that’s instantly accessible on characterisation falls into just two main categories: Chemical characterisation or...

We know that when working from home, keeping productivity up is key to ensure you're working as efficiently as you would in the design studio. Luckily for us, we'd started...

We believe in working closely with clients to make their lives easier. Most senior people in medical device development are time poor with heavy demands on them and no let...

So, you may be wondering what will I actually receive from Haughton Design? Here’s a typical list of deliverables for a generic product design project. Please note that each deliverable...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a Design Development Engineer? We think it's one of the most diverse and rewarding jobs out there (but then as a...

At Haughton Design, our design engineers have built a vast array of knowledge from the sheer variety of products that we've worked on - from large vehicle fabrications, to micro...

Coronavirus Update With growing concerns due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) we would like to advise that Haughton Design will be operating as normal, whilst still following advice from the UK Government...

It’s often a taboo subject to discuss Reverse Engineering medical devices - it's not a simple case of copying! Safety and efficacy still need to be demonstrated. The process starts...

Following two continuous years of growth and an ever-growing order book, we have expanded our team again, this time welcoming Jack Dunkley, previously from Renishaw, as a Senior Design Development...

2019 has been a whirlwind of a year for HD. We continued to hit targets, expand our (still!) growing team of designers and consultants, generate new services and introduce many...

We’re pleased to introduce our latest Associate Consultant, Malcolm Edwards; Director of NPI Projects. Malcolm joins us as an Associate New Product Development Consultant and has a wealth of knowledge...

Why use FEA? When designing a new product, having the ability to make prototypes is ideal as it means issues can be found early in the process. However, not all...

This month saw our Design & Operations Director, Lee Smith, and Design Manager, Mark Heynes, attend the inaugural Breaking the Mould awards, sponsored by Siemens. The event was held at...

Following on from Lee's promotion last week, also stepping up into a new role is Mark Heynes, our new Design Manager. Mark has been with HD since 2017 and soon...

Following a very successful 7 years as Head of Design, we are delighted to announce Lee Smith has taken a stake in Haughton Design, becoming Design & Operations Director -...

Haughton Design have worked with the CE Marking Association for a number of years, pulling on both their expertise and consultancy work and also training for our own team. More...

2019 - Best ever year for Haughton Design's growth I am really pleased to announce Haughton Design has just achieved our best ever annual results. Our turnover was up 35%...

Does your company need to change the status quo? There are lots of companies and organisations expounding the virtues of innovation. It’s a proven fact that leading companies are great...

We’re pleased to announce we are finalists in the Small Business of the Year category, sponsored by SBEN, at the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards 2019! This is a...

Last week we had LRQA in for our 3 yearly, re-certification audit, for both ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Following an intense 2 days with the auditor, Head of Systems Matt...

Critical Design Reviews (CDR) are an essential formal check-point in the product development process. They ensure designs are fit for purpose, ready for production and checked before further financial investment. An...

Almost 18 months of continuous success for Haughton Design has seen lots of progress; a successful office refurb and move, a record financial year, a number of new project wins...

It is no secret that risk management isn’t the most exciting subject to speak about, but it is an essential part of all design and engineering, particularly for medical devices....

2019 is already a turbulent year due to political and economic situations, such as Brexit, in the UK and around the world. So, what can be done to ensure your...

...well, not quite! At Haughton Design we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest trends in the product design world, and key changes to the industries we work in. As...

As 2018 draws to a close, we wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has worked with us, engaged with us and contributed in any way to what...

Where did HD’s Development WorkFlow come from, and what is it for? Our heritage is built from challenging, fast turnaround, product and engineering development projects in a broad range of...

With ever-growing demands for work in a variety of sectors, we’re always on the lookout for more highly skilled consultants to add to our network. Our latest partnership is with...