seleon medical engineering has a clear goal: to turn your ideas into products that represent the very pinnacle of development. We use our experience for the benefit of our customers to develop housings, equipment holders, control units, sensors, valves, compressors, fans, pumps and much more.

The specialist knowledge of our interdisciplinary development teams is at your disposal throughout the development process, from concept design to series production. By outsourcing all stages of the project to a single service provider you can cut costs, gain time and ultimately achieve the best possible outcome for market success.

Research/concepts

We carry out careful feasibility studies to identify a realistic project outcome and ascertain how quickly the project can be completed and with what resources. We analyse the situation, produce and compare technical concepts, evaluate the availability of special components and estimate the costs.

Feasibility studies

To demonstrate the practical feasibility of a concept we build prototypes and demo models. After all, your customers will always be more impressed by something they can see in action.

During this phase we also carry out patent research to help you evaluate industrial property rights and develop patentable solutions.

Design drafts/studies

During the design phase we attach a lot of importance to the visual and tactile aspects of the product. This is a key component of our service. The look, material and finish are all experienced by the senses and convey something of the product’s characteristics. It goes without saying that in medical engineering, ergonomics, comfort and safety are just as important as performance.


Depending on the scope of the task we either use our own designers or collaborate with external design studios.

Specifications/requirements catalogues

Any development process needs a wish list and building instructions.

The first step is to define the product, establish the market requirements and specify the required product features. This information is summarised in the specification. The specification forms the basis for development work. If the customer comes to us with simply an idea, we will work with them to produce the specification.

How these defined product requirements are to be implemented, within what time frame and with what financial resources is set out in the requirements catalogue. This document is essential to a successful development outcome. We strive to make sure it is well structured and no important details are missing. The requirements catalogue includes a discussion of possible solutions, the complete project plan and an initial risk analysis to allow you to plan with confidence.

Functional samples

Functional samples reduce development risk and therefore costs. Depending on requirements a functional sample may be a simple lab mock-up which only demonstrates the most critical functions or an advanced model with an almost complete set of features. Where appropriate we also produce functional samples at different stages of development.
 

Prototypes

Prototypes are very similar to the final product. To manufacture prototypes we use the process known as rapid prototyping, a method of converting CAD data quickly and efficiently into actual workpieces. Our prototypes are generally advanced enough to receive a CE label and a licence for use as a medical product (with limited period of use).

Transition to series production

The development phase is only complete once the product can be series-produced. In order to transition to series production, we provide support with the necessary documentation (such as structural parts lists or manufacturing and testing instructions), production and supervision of the zero series, and the provision of production equipment or special test equipment. We also assist suppliers with the tool and mould concept, mould testing and fine adjustment of machinery.