03 Mar 10 Prototype Processes (from February meeting)

The February INpact presentation on “Prototype Processes” featured several INpact members and their prototyping capabilities: Catalyst PDG, Indesign, Gale Force Software, Online Resources, and Priio. INpact sponsor Avnet also contributed to the presentation.

Special thanks to Ryan Wolfinbarger from Catalyst PDG for all his hard work on the prototyping sessions. Here is a picture of Ryan next to a table of several examples of prototypes:

Click here to view the slides from INpact prototype processes.

Tags: Indiana, Indianapolis, INpact, medical device, product development, prototype, Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, start-up

20 Jan 10 I Want A Prototype!

Thanks to Ryan Wolfinbarger of Catalyst PDG and Larry O’Cull of Priio for the chocolate chip cookies and for presenting “I Want A Prototype!” during the January INpact meeting. Here is some of the information they presented:

“PROTO Types”

PROOF OF CONCEPT

• Creates a mock-up from already existing components
• Provides technical feasibility
• Provide a forecast for how much time and money is needed to completely design

FORM MODEL

• This is a form study of the physical shape
• Fashioned physically out of foam, clay, resin, etc.
• Used in presentation to gather funding
• Because form is very subjective it can often require a large number of tweaks to get it right

FUNCTIONAL MODEL

• This is a physical item that actually works as intended
• Often aesthetics may be set aside to get to functionality sooner
• Provides usage data

INTERACTIVE FUNCTIONAL MODEL

• A whole new level of prototyping (college, as opposed to elementary school)
• Additional IP involved (e.g. electronics and software) creates a longer lead time and higher cost to develop
• A potential stage of client discomfort because other proto-types are not as work intensive
• For many non-FDA devices, this is the final stage before production

CLINICAL USE MODEL

• This is the highest level of prototyping, requiring much time and detailed documentation
• With properly submitted paperwork, the FDA says, “you can now touch an animal (maybe a human) with it, for collecting use and performance data”
• This is an actual first level of production in a limited number

Here are a couple videos:

The slides from their presentation are attached. INpact prototype presentation

Tags: Electronics, entrepreneur, Food and Drug Administration, medical device, product development, prototype, Technology

11 Jan 10 2009 Was A Great Year For RND Group

Next time you see Tom Gardner from Indianapolis-based RND Group, congratulate him on their successful 2009. Their press release is attached.

RND Group Reviews Banner Year – 2009

Tags: Indiana, Indianapolis, INpact, medical device, medical device software, product development, rnd group

22 Dec 09 So You Have A Product Idea?

Here is a recap from the December 18, 2009 INpact meeting. The topic presented was “So you have a product idea?”

What are some of the early tasks you should consider? Jerry McColgin of Insight2, Jill Harding of Boundless Design, and Pam Weaver of Keywerx shared some thoughts and their experience on front-end innovation, brand positioning, and market research. Here are a couple videos:

Jerry’s slides on Front-End Innovation and Jill’s on Branding are included.

Front-End Innovation12-17

INpact_BRANDtalk

Tags: Brand, innovation, Knowledge Management, Market research, medical device, Positioning, product development

20 Dec 09 January 15, 2010 – INpact Meeting

What: INpact Monthly Meeting
When: January 15, 2009 from 11:00 – 1:00
Where: Bingham-McHale (2700 Market Tower, 10 W. Market Street, Indy)
Register by January 13, 2009

During January’s meeting, our topic will focus on prototyping. Details are forthcoming.

Continue sharing INpact with others in the medical device community. If you know of entrepreneurs and early-stage medical device companies, invite them to attend.

If you are not a member but are interested, please submit an inquiry for the advisory board to review.

Not interested in being a member? You can still attend for the cost of $20.

Make checks out to INpact, Inc.

Mark you calendars for INpact events in 2010. Here are confirmed dates through June:

• January 15
• February 19
• March 19
• April 16
• May 21
• June 18

Tags: entrepreneur, Indiana, medical deivce, product development, proof of concept, prototype, Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping

12 Dec 09 December 18, 2009 – INpact Meeting

What: INpact Monthly Meeting
When: December 18, 2009 from 11:00 – 1:00
Where: Bingham-McHale (2700 Market Tower, 10 W. Market Street, Indy)
Click here to register by December 16, 2009

During December’s meeting, our topic is “So you have a product idea?” Jerry McColgin (Insight2), Jill Harding (Boundless Design), and Pam Weaver (Weavers Total Media) will be presenting.

Continue sharing INpact with others in the medical device community. Let’s try to get a few of our “customers” in attendance.

If you are not a member but are interested, please submit an inquiry for the advisory board to review.

Not interested in being a member? You can still attend for the cost of $20.

Make checks out to INpact, Inc.

Tags: Indiana, Indianapolis, INpact, life science, medical device, product development

01 Nov 09 November 20, 2009 – INpact Meeting

What: INpact Monthly Meeting
When: November 20, 2009 from 11:00 – 1:00
Where: Bingham-McHale (2700 Market Tower, 10 W. Market Street, Indy)
Click here to register by November 18, 2009

During November’s meeting, we will focus on networking and continue to learn how our businesses can help one another and medical device companies. As we get closer, an agenda will be finalized.

Continue sharing INpact with others in the medical device community. Let’s try to get a few of our “customers” in attendance.

If you are not a member but are interested, please submit an inquiry for the advisory board to review.

Not interested in being a member? You can still attend for the cost of $20.

Make checks out to INpact, Inc.

Tags: Indiana, INpact, medical device, product development

25 Oct 09 Medical Device Industry Resources & References

There is a ton of  information available to medical device service providers to keep up with medical technologies, industry trends, news, etc. Here are a few free references:

Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry

Orthopedic Design & Technology

Medical Design

Drug Delivery Technology

Medical Product Outsourcing

All of these sources have great content on their websites. All of these sources have great print periodicals that are also FREE.

If you know of other resources to share with INpact, leave a comment.

Tags: Indiana, medical device, product development

22 Sep 09 October 16, 2009 – INpact Meeting

What: INpact Monthly Meeting
When: October 16, 2009 from 11:00 – 1:00
Where: Bingham-McHale (2700 Market Tower, 10 W. Market Street, Indy)
RSVP by October 14, 2009: email events@binghammchale.com or call 317 968 5333

During October’s meeting, we will focus on networking and continue to learn how our businesses can help one another and medical device companies. As we get closer, an agenda will be finalized.

Continue sharing INpact with others in the medical device community. Let’s try to get a few of our “customers” in attendance.

If you are not a member but are interested, please submit an inquiry for the advisory board to review.

Not interested in being a member? You can still attend for the cost of $20.

Make checks out to INpact, Inc.

Tags: Indiana, INpact, medical device, product development

25 Aug 09 September 18, 2009 – INpact Meeting

What: INpact Monthly Meeting
When: September 18, 2009 from 11:00 – 1:00
Where: Bingham-McHale (2700 Market Tower, 10 W. Market Street, Indy)
RSVP by September 16, 2009: email events@binghammchale.com or call 317 968 5333

During September’s meeting, we will focus on networking and continue to learn how our businesses can help one another and medical device companies. As we get closer, an agenda will be finalized. We will cover the following:

• Advisory Board updates
• Recap of open house event

Continue sharing INpact with others in the medical device community. Let’s try to get a few of our “customers” in attendance.

If you are not a member but are interested, please submit an inquiry for the advisory board to review.

Not interested in being a member? You can still attend for the cost of $20.

Make checks out to INpact, Inc.

Tags: INpact, medical device, product development