Specialized Design: The Anatomy of Success

Specialized Design: The Anatomy of Success

When considering complex medical instrument development, a specialized design team familiar with the device’s field and led by a system expert is critical to success. If the design requires creative problem-solving and new technology, experts with domain experience can be extremely helpful. Even though experts reside internally for many established companies, there are still challenges. Specialized engineering firms offer a great alternative, provided they have applicable expertise and seasoned teams. In either case, a successful team includes creativity, industry experience, domain expertise, and a system expert. For more see: MPO Article

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