By considering Design for Manufacture (DFM) from the start of the development process, we produce high quality CAD data and detailed drawings for a comprehensive manufacturing data pack with full traceability. Medical Devices and Products can then be swiftly prototyped, manufactured and tested for our clients. This approach leads to fewer design iterations and reduced development programs.
We have a highly flexible approach to device and product industrialisation but our robust systems still ensure all regulatory requirements can be achieved. HD can support you and your chosen manufacturing partners during the industrialisation process. Or you can utilise HD’s established manufacturing partners to bring devices and products to reality through a range of cost effective and flexible manufacturing solutions.
Our comprehensive knowledge of both low and high-volume production techniques means the designs we produce consider tooling and assembly requirements from the outset. Every aspect of our design is scrutinised for appropriate material, part count, assembly time, and tooling costs. Our lean design process means reduced development and tooling investment to ensure timely product launch and minimal hassle for everyone involved.
Depending upon your requirements, we can design for and procure soft tooling, then supply fully assembled prototypes and samples for subsequent verification testing. If you have established relationships with your own suppliers, we can work directly with them to suit your needs. Once proven, designs can then be fully optimised to ensure automated manufacture and assembly, which can then be utilised for high volume industrialisation. We are happy to support clients throughout the entire industrialisation process.
If you need help or want to discuss a potential design industrialisation requirements, please get in touch.
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