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Medical device design & development

MEND.lab supports development across a broad range of medical devices across different contexts and categories, including surgical implants and instrumentation, imaging and diagnostic devices, assistive devices, and add-ons to existing technologies.

Projects start from a clinical need, an early proof of concept, or an existing technology ready to be shaped into a medical device. Working closely with clinicians, researchers, and engineers, the lab focuses on structured development, technical rigor, and user-centered design, with validated prototypes as a typical outcome.

An iterative approach to design

Development Activities Across the Lifecycle
Development at MEND.lab combines design, prototyping, and testing across the full development process. Early-stage work focuses on feasibility, functionality, and fit within the intended clinical context. As development progresses, prototypes are refined through iterative testing and formative usability evaluation to support design decisions.

Where appropriate, summative usability testing is conducted to assess whether a device can be used safely and effectively by its intended users. Throughout, technical performance and usability are considered together, drawing on the lab's expertise in human factors engineering and prototype development.

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Our prototyping infrastructure

An overview of the prototyping and fabrication equipment available in our lab for research and collaborative projects.

Additive manufacturing

Fused deposition modeling and stereolithography for rapid functional prototypes in a wide range of thermoplastic and resin materials.

Silicone printing

Multi‑material and silicone printing for soft interfaces, flexible components, and experimental healthcare prototypes.

CNC milling

CNC machining for precise parts, fixtures, and frames supporting robust and repeatable test setups.

Laser cutting & waterjet

Laser cutting and waterjet fabrication for fast production of flat components, enclosures, and structural elements.

Imaging, scanning & motion capture

3D scanning, microscopy, and motion measurement to capture geometry, movement, and visual detail for analysis and validation.

Composites & textiles

Composite and textile‑based fabrication, from wearable solutions to custom carbon- or glass-fiber reinforced products.