News and Events | Simplexity Product Development

Simplexity CEO, Dorota Shortell, presented a keynote address at the Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop.

on June 8th, 2023, Dorota presented the keynote address discussing how product development processes used in industry can be leveraged in design education. It was a lively discussion with all the design educators from top engineering universities around the country.

Supported by Harvey Mudd College, the workshop brought together engineering educators, designers, and researchers to articulate the relevant issues of process in engineering design education.

Simplexity CEO, Dorota Shortell, was featured on the C-Suite Chronicles Podcast

Dorota was featured in the the C-Suite Chronicles podcast alongside industry experts Sean McClain and Robyn Conti.

This episode dives deep into the importance of authenticity in leadership and how it can unlock your team's potential. Tune in for an insightful conversation on cultivating and maintaining a strong company culture and creating an environment to be proud of.

The episode can be found on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Simplexity client Sterifre Medical granted EPA registration for automated, point-of-care disinfectant system to help combat COVID-19 and other healthcare associated pathogens

Sterifre Medical makes headlines with the announcement of being granted EPA registration for their new AURA™ system.

Sterifre’s new AURA™ system can help improve safety of healthcare workers and patients by reducing exposure to pathogens and disinfectant chemicals, save time and money, and lessen environmental impact of manual disinfectant wipes.

Read more about the groundbreaking announcement in their press release!

Simplexity client Preemadonna has been named a CES Innovation Awards Honoree

The Nailbot by Preemadonna is celebrating its launch as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree!

Simplexity’s team assisted Preemadonna with detailed engineering including integrating printer functionality, designing custom firmware and PCAs, and prototyping.

What started as a novel product idea has grown into an award-winning, connected, at-home fingernail decorating device featuring inkjet printing technology, Bluetooth, and smartphone connectivity.

Learn more about the product design and engineering behind the Nailbot in our newest Case Study!

Simplexity CEO, Dorota Shortell, speaks at PPLF

Dorota shares some of the experiences we've learned during our journey the last 15+ years at Simplexity with the Portfolio and Project Leaders Forum (PPLF Portland).

You can catch a recap of this special virtual event Building a Company Culture that Enables Excellent Project Work including audio clips in our blog post! In a chat about company culture and core values, we share the 5 special steps it takes to build a successful team in today's environment.

Simplexity Partners With Illumina to Build Emergency Box Shields for Healthcare Workers

Intubation and the steps leading up to it are some of the highest-risk moments for COVID-19 spread to healthcare workers. We volunteered alongside with our client Illumina to build Emergency Box Shields to help protect healthcare workers.

So far, 27 boxes have been donated to hospitals while additional boxes are being prepared for delivery. We can't thank Illumina enough for letting us assist in this urgent project and we look forward to contributing more in the fight against COVID-19.

Simplexity Donates Materials and Labor to Support the Production of Alpha Doan's Face Shields Project

When Alpha Doan asked Simplexity for recommendations to streamline the manufacturing process for his face shields project, it was all hands on deck. Not only did the team step in to donate materials and labor to support the production, our youngest honorary team member Aidan Duong assisted with the production process.

Simplexity helped produce 500 of the 800 face shields distributed as production continues and we are proud to be included in this lifesaving project!

Simplexity CEO, Dorota Shortell, scheduled panelist at MD&M West

Join Dorota Shortell on the Innovative Medical Device Development for Dynamic Market Segments panel at MD&M West, the largest North American advanced design and manufacturing event this April.

We’re pleased conference organizers have allowed us to share the special code SPEAKER in the registration portal so you can save 20% on the entire Design. Engineer. Build Conference.

Networking and Happy Hour will follow after the panel from 5 - 6PM.

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Simplexity CEO Dorota Shortell presents on Creating Culture at Portland’s Association for Corporate Growth Peer Growth Event

Portland State University Alumni Association featured Simplexity CEO Dorota Shortell on panel for Planning for the Next Wave of Engineers

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PSU’s Engineering & Technology Management (ETM) Department at Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science presents “Distinguished Speaker Series”
Dorota Shortell presents Simplicity in Design: The 7 Steps to Simplification

Tektronix Women in Tech, From Engineer to Leader: How do you get there?

Intel, 2017 WIN (Women in Intel) Conference, From Engineer to Leader: How do you get there?

TWIST (Today’s Women in Science and Technology) Summit

Simplexity Product Development opens Seattle office, scoops up former Stratos Product Development employees

Columbia River Economic Development Council’s Grow Clark County: Wonder Women in Tech

Oregon Health and Sciences University Research News
OHSU researchers moving blood testing from the clinic to the home

Technology Association of Oregon Announces the 2017 Oregon Tech Awards Finalists

Economic and Leadership Development Summit panel

Simplexity Opens Bay Area Office: Specializing in Product Design and Engineering for Technology Companies

NSF Workshop on Advanced Manufacturing for Smart Goods: Pushing the Limits of Smart Product Design

Oregon Health & Science University, MedTech Alliance Program Spring Meeting, Topic: Accurate in-home collection of blood samples

Society of Women Engineers, Columbia River Section, Panel Speaker on the topic Personal Branding

Loyola Marymount University Seaver Spotlight with Dorota Shortell: Success on Your Own Terms: Seizing Opportunity While Focusing on Your Priorities

Oregon Health and Science University INVENT Keynote and Seminar: Testing your Concept

Oregon Bioscience Association Annual Conference: An Industry Inflection Point, Topic: Industry Collaboration

Society of Women Engineers Columbia River Section Annual Conference Title: How to Innovate And Stay Creative When Your Job Depends On It

American Association of University Women, Vancouver Branch, Scholars Recognition Reception

Oregon Bioscience Association Annual Conference: The Economics of Life Sciences, Breakout Panel, Topic: Product Design

Forty Under 40 Winners Announced: Dorota Shortell, CEO of Simplexity Product Development

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News & Events

Past Events

Tektronix Women in Tech, From Engineer to Leader: How do you get there?

Intel, 2017 WIN (Women in Intel) Conference, From Engineer to Leader: How do you get there?

TWIST (Today’s Women in Science and Technology) Summit

Economic and Leadership Development Summit panel

Society of Women Engineers, Columbia River Section, Panel Speaker on the topic Personal Branding

Loyola Marymount University Seaver Spotlight with Dorota Shortell: Success on Your Own Terms: Seizing Opportunity While Focusing on Your Priorities

Oregon Health and Science University INVENT Keynote and Seminar: Testing your Concept

Oregon Bioscience Association Annual Conference: An Industry Inflection Point, Topic: Industry Collaboration

Society of Women Engineers Columbia River Section Annual Conference Title: How to Innovate And Stay Creative When Your Job Depends On It

American Association of University Women, Vancouver Branch, Scholars Recognition Reception

Oregon Bioscience Association Annual Conference: The Economics of Life Sciences, Breakout Panel, Topic: Product Design

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Phase 3: Design Verification And Design Transfer

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Test: Design verification test

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Quality: Quality metrics verification process, Process validation support

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Phase 2C: Detailed Design Prototype 2

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Test: Engineering confidence test, integration test

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MFG. Readiness: CM onboarding Design transfer prep

2C. Prototype 2 Design, Build And Test

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Phase 2B: Detailed Design

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Test: Engineering confidence test, unit test

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MFG: Readiness: Project build plan CM selection

2B. Prototype 1 Design, Build And Test

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Phase 1: Requirements & Planing

Design & Engineering

Project Plan Requirements

ID/UX Concepts

Risk Analysis

Manufacturing Strategy Identification

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Production

Design & Engineering

Manufacturing design guidance and ongoing engineering support

Ongoing quality metrics monitoring & optimization

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Phase 2: Detailed Design

Design & Engineering

Test: Characterization and qualification of high risk subsystems & components

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2A. Architecture and Technology Feasability

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Phase 0: Exploration

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Research

Concept Work

Architecture explorations

Feasibility study

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