Mar 24 2016
Three leading consultancies have combined in order to provide top notch help in seminar format to med-tech innovators at EXPO 2016. In addition the consultancy triumverate will make free one-to-one clinic sessions available on April 21st on a 1st come 1st served basis.
MTI EXPO 2016 is delighted to play host to the diverse talents of Maddison, Tactiq and Viadynamics. Alan Johnson, Tactiq technical director has over 30 years experience in the sector via various positions at GE Healthcare. Vincent Ellis, MD of Maddison has over 20 years experience in product development and Nicholas Duggan has led a wide range of assignments at Viadynamics.
Vincent Ellis
Alan Johnson
The afternoon of April 20th will see the three men in action through the open seminar format. A total of four modules will be offered to EXPO visitors in the following sequence.
Presentation 1: Usability and medical wearable design challenges
It will include:
- Working with users on innovative designs
- Tools and techniques to optimise the design
- Working with vulnerable patients
- Structured and unstructured design iterations
- Example projects
- Applying IEC 62366
Presentation 2: Integrating wearable technology
Content will feature:
- Sensor technologies
- Integration techniques
- Challenges of power, wired and wireless
- Managing Data collection
- Example projects
Presentation 3: Doing things differently, disruptive innovation
It will cover how…
- Innovation game rules have changed
- New models of innovation for start-ups, SMEs, Universities and Corporates
- Learning by doing
- Opportunities and Challenges today
Presentation 4: Maximising the use of limited small company funds
It will include:
- De-risking early development
- Funding focused development
- Getting the early decisions right
- Concentrate on the right things
- Fast iterations and user involvement
On the 2nd day of the show the three consultants are back to offer the Innovation Clinic. This is an exclusive, confidential and free of charge opportunity for entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs and university research groups.
The opportunity it there to discuss the challenges associated with your technology, business strategy, product proposition and routes to market with leading innovation consultants. Whether you have progressed to an advanced stage, or have an exciting new idea, you can benefit from engagement with a team dedicated to help you make the most of your innovation.
The 50 minute, closed door clinic (under NDA if required) provides you with an opportunity to discuss your product and innovation issues with a highly qualified panel of innovation thought leaders. The aim is to help you to establish a target driven product development path to reduce technical risk, navigate regulatory hurdles and enhance your commercial potential.
These clinics are set to cover subjects such as:
- Opportunity and project definition
- Development planning and road mapping
- Product design and development
- Regulatory and compliance
Colin Martin, EXPO show director says that ‘these Innovation clinics are a great opportunity within the EXPO 2016 setting. Places are strictly limited, however, so if you wish to book into a clinic session, please get in contact with us as soon as you can.’
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