Medical Device Development and Product Design Consulting Services

New Opportunity Exploration

Our New Opportunity Exploration Services help you identify, assess and check basic feasibility of opportunities whilst risk and investment is low.

Medical Device Design Engineer Brainstorming drug delivery device concepts

Innovation & Concepting

We love design, engineering and technical problem solving challenges – Our design service will provide fresh thinking for new innovations, generate novel design concepts and proof of principle prototypes.

Design, Development & Engineering

Our Design, Development and Engineering service will satisfy user needs whilst considering materials, DFM and DFA to create prototypes, then utilise design optimisation and robustness for volume manufacture.

Mechanical Design

As one of the UK’s top mechanical design agencies, our service is available at all stages of a project from concept to manufacture.

FEA, Simulation, CFD & Kinematic Analysis Haughton Design Consultancy Services

FEA, CFD & Kinematic Analysis

Our engineering design and Simulation services generate robustly designed products and devices that work as intended. We provide a range of ad-hoc services like FEA and Tolerance Analysis too.

Human Factors Engineering

Our human factors services help you understand your end-users’ capabilities, needs and desires, to improve overall user experience thus also adding commercial value to your product or device.

Electronics, Software and the IoMT

Our services cover the full electronic development process, including hardware and software, PCB design using Altium Designer for PCB prototypes through to production ready PCB’s delivered directly by our approved suppliers

Manufacturing & Industrialisation

We utilise extensive industry connections and experience to bring our designs to reality through a range of cost effective and high-quality manufacturing solutions.

design engineer assessing the sustainability of a plastic for new product and medical device development

Design for Sustainability

Whether you would like to improve the sustainability of an existing product or, develop a novel device, we have the knowledge to guide and inform your development with lower environmental impact.

Regulatory & CE Marking Advice

Our operation is certified to ISO:13485. Along with our in-house team, we utilise a range of world class specialists who provide additional regulatory guidance and support if you need it.

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First class services and solutions to solve your design and development challenges

HD offers a wide range of design and development services to many sectors. We are highly flexible and collaborative in our approach, so can tailor and hone our offer to match your specific project needs. We are always eager to provide first class services to our clients and to solve the problems or challenges that you may be facing – we want to make life easier for you.

Typically our clients need either “Turnkey” or “Bolt-on” design and development projects but we can provide individual design, development and engineering tasks/outputs too – please read more below or get in touch if you need our help.

Our Latest Thinking

Insights from HD’s Expertise: How our Team’s Varied Experience Helps in Device Development

Discover how Haughton Design's diverse team leverages their extensive experience to drive innovation in device development. Learn about our expertise and unique insights that ensure successful project...

Innovation brainstorming session of an antibody blood sampling medical device

How Commercial Constraints Impact Innovation: Do They Drive or Stifle Progress?

Explore how commercial constraints influence innovation in businesses. Discover whether budget limits, regulations, and market pressures drive creativity or stifle progress in today's competitive land...

Understanding User Experience in Medical Device Development using Cambridge simulation gloves

How Can Collaborating with the NHS Improve Medical Device Innovation?

HD strive to foster effective collaboration on all projects to push boundaries in innovation. We discuss how collaboration with the NHS can provide unique insight....

Devices used for diabetes care including blood glucose meters, prefilled syringes and autoinjectors

Digital Devices & Trust: Why Do We Trust Them More Than Their Non-Digital Counterparts?

Why do we trust the accuracy of digital devices more than their non-digital counterparts? HD discuss the 'why' and how this improves device development....

Paper not Plastic: Is It a Viable Alternative in Medical Device Development?

We discuss the whether the medical device industry can embrace paper as a viable alternative to plastic as we advance towards Net Zero....

Emerging Technologies and their Impact on Medical Device Design and Development

What is the impact of emerging technologies on medical device and product development? Design Engineer, Dan Kirkham, discusses their applications....

Transforming Device Development: Key Benefits of Interdisciplinary Teams

We discuss transforming medical device development through the utilisation of interdisciplinary, and cross industry teams....

Using FEA to Improve Inhalation Device Usability

A pharmaceutical company approached HD to enhance the performance and improve the usability of a Dry Powder Inhaler within a short timeframe and, a tight budget. ...

pharmaceutical medical device design and development services | Pharmapack 2023: The Latest Drug Delivery Research, Trends & Innovation

Pharmapack 2024: A Round-Up of This Years’ Sustainability Focused Event

Pharmapack 2024 was a captivating blend of innovation, collaboration, and foresight. Read our round up of the eco-focused event here....

DDL 2023: A Round-Up From the Annual Drug Delivery to the Lungs Conference

2023's DDL event brought together industry experts in the field of respiratory health. Here we discuss the latest breakthroughs and innovations....

Should Human Factors as a Standalone Discipline Be Made Redundant?

Should Human Factors as a standalone discipline be made redundant? Design Engineer, Elena, considers this for medical device development?...

Can We Achieve the Perfect Balance of Usability, Sustainability, and Connectivity?

Can we achieve the perfect balance of usability, sustainability & connectivity in medical device design? Design Engineer, Rob, considers how....

PODD & PDA 2023: A Round-Up of Drug Delivery Trends

2023's PDA & PODD conferences provided valuable insight into the drug delivery industry. Here we discuss trends and hot topics from the conferences....

20 Years of PDA: What’s in Store for the Next 20 Years of Medical Device Innovation?

Ahead of the 20th PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference, we cover where medical device innovations are expected to go....

The Future of IFUs in a Connected World

As the world becomes increasingly connected and user needs constantly evolving, the design of safety critical IFU’s must keep up with this. Design Engineer, Rob, discusses the future of IFU’s, and...

a cartoon graphic of different drug delivery devices, including inhaler, autoinjector and blister packer

Collaborative Innovation: Partnerships in Medical Device Development

With the speed at which the medical device world is changing, collaborative partnerships will be essential for success. HD discuss the benefits....

Our Services Speed Up the Design and Development Process

New Opportunity Exploration

Innovation & Concepting

Design, Development & Engineering

Mechanical Design

FEA, CFD & Kinematic Analysis

Human Factors Engineering

Electronics, Software and the IoMT

Manufacturing & Industrialisation

Design for Sustainability

Regulatory & CE Marking Advice

Free Guides & Resources

Get in Touch

First class services and solutions to solve your design and development challenges

Our Latest Thinking

Insights from HD’s Expertise: How our Team’s Varied Experience Helps in Device Development

How Commercial Constraints Impact Innovation: Do They Drive or Stifle Progress?

How Can Collaborating with the NHS Improve Medical Device Innovation?

Digital Devices & Trust: Why Do We Trust Them More Than Their Non-Digital Counterparts?

Paper not Plastic: Is It a Viable Alternative in Medical Device Development?

Emerging Technologies and their Impact on Medical Device Design and Development

Transforming Device Development: Key Benefits of Interdisciplinary Teams

Using FEA to Improve Inhalation Device Usability

Pharmapack 2024: A Round-Up of This Years’ Sustainability Focused Event

DDL 2023: A Round-Up From the Annual Drug Delivery to the Lungs Conference

Should Human Factors as a Standalone Discipline Be Made Redundant?

Can We Achieve the Perfect Balance of Usability, Sustainability, and Connectivity?

PODD & PDA 2023: A Round-Up of Drug Delivery Trends

20 Years of PDA: What’s in Store for the Next 20 Years of Medical Device Innovation?

The Future of IFUs in a Connected World

Collaborative Innovation: Partnerships in Medical Device Development