PDR - Medical Device Design

MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN

SPECIALISED AWARD-WINNING

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING

PDR has significant experience in medical device development in all classifications from simple disability devices and medial furniture through to more complex diagnostic tools and drug delivery systems.

PDR utilises its expert human-centred research, product design and development, interaction and interface design, regulatory and introductory manufacturing services to produce robust, compliant and commercially successful solutions. A deep understanding of both user and clinical needs is key and this acts as the foundation of a reliable and proven product development and risk reduction process.

With over 20 years’ experience, PDR has worked with many of the world’s leading healthcare providers and international medical device companies alongside innovative start-ups and other specialised device manufacturers.

The Centre’s proven award-winning product design and development path takes the client from concept design through to manufacturing handover and uses robust design tools and methodologies to support low risk design and clear regulatory data output.

PDR OFFERS SPECIALISED,

AWARD-WINNING, DESIGN &

DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING

• SPECIFICATION & FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS

• CONCEPTUAL DESIGN & VISUALISATION

• MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & DETAIL

DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE

• BROAD MANUFACTURING DISCIPLINE

EXPERIENCE FROM LOW TO HIGH VOLUME &

UK TO OFFSHORE

• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SUPPORT &

TECHNICAL FILE CONSTRUCTION

• DESIGN, PROCESS & USER FMEA’S

• IN-HOUSE FEA (INCLUDING NON-LINEAR

DYNAMIC ANALYSIS)

• IN-HOUSE HIGH FIDELITY RAPID

PROTOTYPING

• IN-HOUSE MOULDFLOW & TOOLING

SUPPORT

• IN-HOUSE LOW VOLUME RAPID

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

SERVICES

2006 IF DESIGN AWARD

2006 RED DOT DESIGN AWARD



2007 IDEA BRONZE

2007 GERMAN FEDERATION DESIGN PREIS











2014 GOOD DESIGN AWARD (CHICAGO)

2014 GOOD DESIGN AWARD (CHICAGO)

2015 RED DOT CONCEPT DESIGN

AWARDS

CLIENTS

Work carried out at PDR encompasses everything from original research and analysis through to design, prototyping, low volume rapid manufacture and new product introduction.

PDR has its own unique approach, which combines the latest in high-quality research activity and knowledge with world-renowned consultancy practice. With extensive design, research, user insight, usability, prototyping and workshop facilities in-house, PDR brings together the latest technologies and facilities to create an unparalleled capability and world-leading results for the companies and organisations it works with.

PDR - INTERNATIONAL

CENTRE FOR DESIGN

AND RESEARCH IS A

WORLD-LEADING

AND AWARD-WINNING,

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN

CONSULTANCY AND APPLIED

RESEARCH CENTRE.

PDR has already worked with over 1000 companies, providing them with cutting-edge, realistic and timely solutions across a broad spectrum of sectors. These sectors include medical, aerospace, automotive, military, sports and leisure, industrial, food, cosmetics and personal care as well as both the public and third sectors.

Organised across eight globally renowned groups, the Centre’s broad experience and rich resources are complemented by a customer-focused approach - which emphasises control and robust reliable design solutions throughout.

Under one roof, the capabilities, knowledge and expertise are unprecedented and maintain PDR’s position at the cutting edge of knowledge and practice and as a world-leading centre in design and innovation.

PDRCardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, United KingdomCF5 2YB

Tel: +44 (0) 29 2041 6725Fax: +44 (0) 29 2041 6973Email: [email protected]: www.pdronline.co.uk

TESTIMONIALS

“Overall, my colleagues and I were very impressed with the quality and detail of your presentation and design concepts - so just wanted to say thank you for a job well done.”NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGERNOTTINGHAM REHAB SUPPLIES

“Thank you for all the great work you have done for us in designing a great looking product. I really enjoyed working with you guys and I hope we may meet again soon.”DIRECTORACTICHECK LTD.

“I can attest that the industrial design capability of PDR is one of the best I have seen.”EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMEDU-SCIENTIFIC LTD

“We are all very genuinely impressed with what you have delivered and within the limited time frame - congratulations on a great design and fantastic service.”MANAGING DIRECTORHARVARD HEALTHCARE

“PDR’s professional and rigorous approach to product testing and user insight, translating into new developments drew a clear path for product innovations which has allowed us to create a product that best fits the user’s needs.”TECHNOLOGY MANAGERGE HEALTHCARE

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PDR - Medical Device Design