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Organ-on-a-chip technology is a valuable tool for drug discovery and development, offering a promising alternative to animal testing and faster development of new therapies. In his latest blog, Neophytos Vroullides, Mechanical Engineer at Team Consulting, discusses the benefits of this technology and how to pave the way for its commercialisation. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: microfluidic platforms mimic human organs, enhancing drug development and personalised medicine • 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: organ-on-a-chip reduces reliance on animal testing, offering a faster and more cost-effective solution • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: manufacturing costs and regulatory alignment are key challenges for large-scale commercialisation Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAR2nGS5

Are 'earables' the future of wearable health monitoring? As headphones and earphones become an integral part of our daily lives, ear-worn devices are unlocking new possibilities in healthcare. In our latest blog, we explore how earables are transforming biosignal monitoring, non-invasive mental health therapeutics and more. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: earables can measure vital signals like temperature and heart rate, potentially more accurately than wrist-worn devices • 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation via earables offers new hope for treating conditions like epilepsy and depression • 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: innovations in earable technology are paving the way for voice-free and hands-free device control, with applications in both consumer and medical fields Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ey7rAT4E... #WearableTech #MedTech #Earables

Making a successful regulatory submission can be challenging. We partnered with a pharmaceutical company to help them generate their usability engineering and design verification documentation for a self-administered IV device. How we helped our client succeed: • 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: completed in just 3 weeks, including protocol development, device testing, and data analysis • 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀: developed custom tests for critical device functions, ensuring compliance with ISO 11608-1 • 𝗨𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: delivered a coherent UE strategy and file, conforming to IEC 62366-1:2015 The outcome? The self-administered IV device was successfully approved and is now on sale in the EU. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/ejpcTHEF

"The industry is looking to AI to bring better patient care via more accurate diagnosis," says Liz Thorn, our Head of Diagnostics. We recently asked our audience which trend they think will shape the diagnostics industry the most in 2025. AI-enhanced diagnostics came out on top with a commanding 55% of the vote. Wearable devices followed with 24%, while Point of Care (PoC) received 21%. These results reflect the growing anticipation around AI's potential to revolutionise diagnostics, a topic we cover in detail in our blog on AI and machine learning in medical devices: https://lnkd.in/dd53Dpbj Want to read more about the wider trends and innovations in the diagnostics industry? Read Liz Thorn and Kate Hudson-Farmer's latest blog post, where they delve into key takeaways from this year’s ADLM conference: https://lnkd.in/eTR7Uvuc

We are hiring! We're looking for an Electronics Consultant to join our team of medical device engineers and help create innovative solutions to real healthcare problems. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the whole product development lifecycle, from early design to manufacture. Think this is the perfect role for you? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eCCjdQ4B

What are the next steps in solid tumour immunotherapy? 90% of all cancers are solid tumours, which is particularly challenging as solid tumours exhibit a remarkable ability to evade our immune system. In her latest blog, Michaella (Kella) Kapnisi, Ph.D, Project Manager, discusses how new techniques are advancing cancer treatment. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) offer a more accurate method for solid tumours • 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆: intratumoural injections improve targeting and reduce systemic side effects • 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: advanced drug delivery techniques could boost outcomes and patient safety Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dG288QNX #Immunotherapy #BioTheraputics #CancerTreatment

"A product’s intrinsic design is one of the critical elements in its commercial viability." Taking a medical device from concept to commercialisation is no easy feat. We supported start-up Avasys Medical Technologies by optimising the user experience and design for manufacture of their innovative Central Venous Catheter (CVC) system. Our approach focused on: • 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: rapidly advancing the concept to a proof-of-principle model that optimises user experience and design for manufacture • 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀: designing a low-profile hub that can be comfortably secured under a sterile dressing, minimising disinfection procedures • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: creating a clear ‘sales pack’ to communicate key product features to potential partners and investors Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/dSSh3pd

Looking for help in making your diagnostics innovation a reality? Don't miss Bill Dowd at the Next Generation Dx Summit from the 19th-21st August. He'll be there to discuss how we can help you with projects ranging from novel, low-cost, high-volume cartridges to next-generation connected diagnostic systems. Book a meeting with Bill here: https://lnkd.in/gNyn6XMx #NGDx #medicaldevices #diagnostics #pointofcare

How sustainable is a connected medical device? In their latest blog, Prem-Sagar Tank and Chris Daily weigh the pros and cons of device connectivity for sustainability, considering the initial carbon costs vs. the broader benefits it can bring. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀: • 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀: connectivity can lessen the need for in-person consultations, lowering the carbon footprint associated with patient travel • 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲: smart reordering systems and better expiry date management through connected devices can reduce waste and unnecessary disposables • 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: data collection from connected devices allows healthcare professionals to personalise treatments by altering dosage based on adherence, minimising waste 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀: • 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: the addition of electronic components significantly increases the device’s carbon footprint during manufacturing • 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝘀𝗲: adding connectivity requires more materials, especially in electronics, which increases the overall environmental impact • 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: sourcing and transporting electronic components globally adds to carbon emissions and environmental strain Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdC8ENM2

Another EcoVadis medal for Team Consulting! For the second year running, we have been ranked in the top 15% of sustainable companies in the industry. This was thanks to our continuous improvements to enhance our sustainability while also helping our clients achieve their own sustainability goals. Here’s how we’re driving more sustainable business practices: • 𝗖𝗢𝟮 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀: implementing carbon emissions benchmarks to guide our reduction efforts • 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: partnering exclusively with energy suppliers who provide 100% renewable electricity • 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: cutting energy consumption by upgrading lighting systems and optimising heating and ventilation in our offices and labs • 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: offsetting all carbon emissions from business travel • 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: installing electric car charging points to support greener commuting • 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: installing solar panels to harness clean energy • 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: enhancing our waste management system to improve recycling and minimise waste Additionally, we're empowering our employees with knowledge and skills to drive sustainability. Through training, workshops and various activities, we are constantly exploring new ways to improve our business practices. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eheCtxbk