I have some small experience in branding due to past events I have run and because I am an artsy person at heart. I have done research on cohesive brand image and other considerations that are important for marketing. However,…   Read more»

I feel like it depends on the type of product. If you are marketing a tool with a new ergonomic grip that helps with hand muscle fatigue, you probably want to reach out to the physicians who would want your…   Read more»

I do believe that the quality of the product is more important when it comes to medical devices and most products in general. However, bigger companies have a long history of successful products; this makes customers feel more comfortable with…   Read more»

I feel like it would be beneficial for engineers to take atleast one more buisness related class. Industry is nowhere near what I expected it to be or how I expected it to be run. In college you get a…   Read more»

I feel like I could argue this point both ways. The first example I can think of is company policies. Say a factor of safety for a company is 2x, but industry standard is 4x, and something breaks, I would…   Read more»

I feel like in corporate, you are pushed to fit within your job title’s restrictions a lot more. Like, if you are in manufacturing, you should not be trying to push ideas for R&D, and vice versa. Or if your…   Read more»

I feel as though it should still be considered a class three device. It is going internally into the body; there is huge risk involved. I do not believe it would be characterized as a drug. It does the same…   Read more»

Precision is very important in the creation of devices to ensure that they come out accurately. You need precise machines and measurements to ensure that a device or implant comes out perfectly. Being off by a couple of thousandths can…   Read more»

I believe that as things continue to advance, there is a change that some devices may be able to be reclassified as lower classes. Complexity and impact are huge factors that factor into the classification of devices, but as things…   Read more»

It is important to use all tools at your disposal to keep things in check. New technologies are allowing for parts to be checked more accurately and better than ever before. For example, 3D scanners allow for much more precise…   Read more»

I think it is best to keep quality independent. To have a specialized team of eyes on a product design, I believe, is very important. However, I believe that the design engineer should still be more hands-on in the quality…   Read more»

I believe that people think quality is a burden because the thought is that things will always go exactly as planned. The quality you have the better. The higher up the chain/ earlier in the process you find a mistake…   Read more»

There have been some new advances that allow for simulated testing or other systems such as ‘organ on a chip’ and microfluidic systems which allow for more lab testing to be done on a non-living organism. However, it is both…   Read more»

While I agree that the prices are very expensive there are some things I keep in mind. The mouth is one of the more difficult places to design an implant for. The environment changes greatly, you design for expected conditions,…   Read more»

When choosing a material, of course we all start by thinking about biocompatibility with the application such as strength of the material and any bio-interactions it may cause. There are two major factors that I like to focus on for…   Read more»

I believe a well-connected team will almost always produce better results than a team that cannot communicate. When you have good communication, you know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and how to support each other with your own skills. Good…   Read more»

I believe that communication is the most important of these features. You need to be able to hear and understand your team. Bad communication leads to misunderstandings and issues. I believe the next most important feature is coaching. Your team…   Read more»

During the planning phase, a healthy amount of cushioning should be added to the project budget, however, things never go exactly as planned. It is important to be able to understand that sometimes you will need to go over budget,…   Read more»

I believe that having past experience, especially internships/coops but also even academic research, has a huge impact on job outcomes. However, with the current market and how difficult it has been to land these opportunities, it is important to put…   Read more»

I feel like we need a lot more practical courses in our time here. In undergrad, I went out of my way to take extra courses like manual machining and CNC programming so I would be able to understand how…   Read more»