Case Studies

Accelerated time-to-market keeps critical launch on track

Challenge The market need was strong, the timing tight and the challenge steep: A large OEM set out to address the demand for real-time glucose management for critical care patients. Timing for the product launch was critical—and tight. But…

Released by: Donatelle

Tall order, high stakes

Challenge A fast-growing medical device company aiming to be a global leader in minimally invasive spinal therapies asked Donatelle for design assistance in improving an existing device. The product, a bone cement mix and transfer system, had a hi…

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From development to deployment in six months flat

Challenge In today’s medical device marketplace, timing is everything. So when a company needed to develop and manufacture a surgical device that would improve ease of use over existing models and eliminate failure modes—and needed del…

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Full product line, tight timeline

Challenge Developing a new medical device, especially a long-term implant, is never easy. But bringing an entire metal implant line of over a hundred parts to market raises the difficulty factor to a whole new level. That was the challenge a growi…

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Vertical integration adds value — and viability

Challenge A medical device OEM came to Donatelle with a problem. One of their products, a device used for rapid sternal access in the administration of medications, was occasionally failing during training—a serious issue in the emergency si…

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When is a Standard not a Standard?

maxon motor has become well known in the small precision drive market for its large catalogue of standard products. However, most people will not be aware that around 80% of product supplied worldwide is modified in some way or another. DOWNLOAD T…

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Reliability is Everything

Medical technology is a key market for maxon. Many of our drives are used in insulin pumps. What exactly do our motors do in these devices? To find out, we went to visit Ypsomed, a leading manufacturer of insulin pumps. DOWNLOAD TO LEARN MORE>&…

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A Different Kind of Superhero

Bionicman is a different kind of superhero. His futuristic prosthetic hand lends him superhuman powers. He uses these powers to give children with disabilities more confidence—and cool, 3D-printed hands. DOWNLOAD TO LEARN MORE>>>>…

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A Greek exoskeleton for Cybathlon

Robotic devices for clinical rehabilitation of patients with neurological impairments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and employ different kinds of actuators. DOWNLOAD TO LEARN MORE >>>>…

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The Bionic Glove

A stroke, an accident — and suddenly your hand no longer works as it should. A novel product by two medical technicians promises help.

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A Spotless Room

Medical technology has no tolerance for error. This is why maxon micromotors are made in certified cleanrooms. This kind of special facility takes significant effort to build. DOWNLOAD TO LEARN MORE >>>>…

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A Fossil as a Friend

Making a legged robot walk is not as simple as it looks. Coordinating the motion of all its joints to achieve smooth motions, close to those of real animals, requires advanced engineering and careful observation of moving animals. But what if we don&…

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A Robot Inspired by Worms

From a degree thesis to a start-up: Five young engineers want to take a sewer rehabilitation robot to the market—with a new approach, inspired by nature.

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Overcoming Barriers of Adopting ISO 80369

Introduction The high stress of an emergency room or ICU creates an environment in which the probability of human error spikes dramatically, adding a layer of risk to an already-tense situation. Asking medical professionals to…

Released by: Qosina Corp.

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