Senaptec, a company that provides state-of-the-art sensory technologies and products, had a great idea, but was in need of product development. They were developing the Senaptec Strobe, a pair of glasses… Read More
TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND MEDICAL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Human beings have been practicing medicine in one form or another since we first began using tools. Until very recently, however, all approaches to medicine had one thing in common… Read More
OPTIONS IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MODELS: INTERNAL, CDM, OR DESIGN SPECIALIST
When approaching a new product development project, companies have options regarding how they’ll take on the challenge. Depending on the capabilities and needs of an organization, the best development model… Read More
DESIGNING THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Precision temperature control in product design is a matter of degrees. Sometimes the Goldilocks zone is as broad as a barn door. When it is, life is easy. Sometimes though,… Read More
SIMPLEXITY’S 7 STEPS TO SIMPLIFICATION
Simplexity’s brand promise is to deliver simple solutions to complex engineering challenges. As many in the field know, it’s actually harder to develop elegant solutions with fewer parts and components. Adding… Read More
BATTLE OF THE BUTTONS: UCSD VS. PSU
Last semester, Simplexity presented a challenge to students at the University of California, San Diego and Portland State University: test buttons. This was a capstone design project for the students, which is an opportunity… Read More
CONSIDERATIONS FOR MEDICAL AND BIOTECH DESIGNS
Medical and biotech device development is a special class of product development because of the regulatory environment. Those new to the field are often surprised about what devices are considered medical devices… Read More
RISK MITIGATION IN PRODUCT DESIGN: PART 2
While developing a product, you must take risks to achieve market success. To achieve business success with that product, it’s critical to assess and address risk as early and affordably… Read More
RISK MITIGATION IN PRODUCT DESIGN: PART 1
During product development, you must take risks to achieve market success. To also achieve business success, it’s critical for a design firm to assess and address risks as early and… Read More
SAN DIEGO’S BIOTECH CONSORTIUM
The San Diego Biotech Consortium is a regional partnership of service companies dedicated to promoting best practices in product development for the Biotech industry. The Consortium offers leaders of biotech… Read More