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How can early-stage design decisions impact the scalability of a medical device?

23 Sep 2025
Scalable Manufacturing
  • Fastest path to design competing with lowest cost of components

How can we balance the need for the fastest design path with the pressure to minimize component costs?
In what situations should speed of design take precedence over cost optimization?

  • Making low cost options available at lower scale

What strategies can make low-cost options viable when operating at smaller production scales?
How do economies of scale influence the feasibility of affordable solutions?

  • Custom design vs available modules impacting design risk

How does choosing custom design over pre-existing modules affect project risk?

Under what circumstances is it worth taking on the added risk of a custom design?

  • Capital specific challenges with fixed vs modular architecture

What capital investment challenges arise when comparing fixed architecture to modular architecture?
How does the choice between fixed and modular architecture influence long-term scalability and flexibility?

Industry Expert
Melanie Harris, Senior Director of Engineering and Program Management - Aerin Medical