The Urgent Need for Connected Innovation

Medical technology (MedTech) companies face growing demands from healthcare providers to develop products that address unmet needs, improve patient care and enhance user experience. As medical devices become more complex, the need for seamless collaboration has intensified. Based on the publication, “What's the Cost of Poor Collaboration” by Tech-Clarity (2020), 40% of engineering time is now influenced by how effectively teams work together.

The coordination of data, ideas and schedules across multiple disciplines — both within an organization and across external partners — creates valuable opportunities for innovation in MedTech.

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Stage 1: Concept

Connect the voice of the customer to design

Leverage the voice of the customer, insights from industry analysis and market research using a unified digital platform. Using simulation, rapidly explore innovative design concepts that meet customer needs and align with market demands.

Unifying Teams for Collective Innovation

According to Tech-Clarity, engineers typically collaborate with up to 35 people on complex products. However, many MedTech companies still rely on traditional design-build-test models, with 28% of engineers operating in isolation, often using outdated data. This leads to 80% of design issues being identified too late in development, causing costly product recalls.

Digital collaboration solves these inefficiencies through:

A unified environment 
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform eliminates silos by connecting engineering, quality, manufacturing and regulatory teams on a single platform. This unified approach ensures full traceability and centralizes information for cross-functional alignment on compliance and workflows.

Real-time knowledge sharing 
Teams can exchange insights and receive real-time updates across departments, fostering digital continuity. This streamlines validation and verification processes, which enables early identification and resolution of design challenges, reduces delays and cuts associated product recall costs by up to 300 times.

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables MedTech innovators to work seamlessly in real time across disciplines, ensuring that every aspect — from design to regulatory compliance — is aligned with the highest standards of quality and safety.

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Stéphane DECLÉE

ENOVIA Chief Executive Officer, Dassault Systèmes

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Connect MedTech teams on a single platform for full traceability and digital continuity throughout the medical device development process.

Harness Simulation for Quality Products

The increasing complexity of devices demands sophisticated testing processes through modeling and simulation. Virtual twin technology on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables MedTech innovators to:

  • Uphold product quality: Simulation-driven testing proactively identifies potential issues, such as mechanical fatigue or interference, early in product development. By predicting device performance under various conditions, teams can minimize design flaws and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Virtual prototyping for real-world results: Simulating real-world conditions reduces the need for costly physical prototypes. Companies can detect design flaws and optimize performance virtually, accelerating the design cycle and tailoring medical devices that are intuitive to specific patient needs.

Lead with Sustainable Innovation

Sustainable practices are critical for both environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides manufacturers with the data insights and tools necessary for:

  • End-to-end lifecycle assessment: Manufacturers can effectively close the circularity loop by embedding sustainability into every stage of the product lifecycle. Each aspect of production — from raw material sourcing to end-of-life recycling — is optimized for carbon reduction and aligned with responsible manufacturing practices.
  • Sustainable material innovation: Digital continuity enables manufacturers to explore alternative materials, such as bioplastics, and assess their interactions with the environment. This reduces reliance on traditional plastics, fostering a more sustainable future for MedTech devices.

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