In today’s rapidly evolving MedTech landscape, innovation requires more than technological expertise. It demands collaboration, agility and a unified approach that bridges every stage of product development. In our article, “Connected Design: Delivering Faster MedTech Innovation,” we explore how a connected digital environment or platform can help organizations accelerate design cycles, reduce risk, and improve outcomes for both themselves and their patients.
The importance of connected design
Medical devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated, integrating mechanical, electrical, and digital components while meeting stringent regulatory requirements. Coordinating these disciplines across distributed teams is a growing challenge. Engineering time in medical-device development is significantly shaped by how effectively teams collaborate. For example, one study found that development time can be cut by up to 50% when teams have more experience and closer coordination across disciplines.
Traditional design-build-test cycles often fall short in today’s fast-paced environment. Studies indicate that up to 28% of engineers work with outdated information, and a significant percentage of design issues are identified too late in the development process—resulting in costly delays or recalls.
A connected digital platform, such as Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE® Platform, provides a single source of truth for all stakeholders. It enables seamless collaboration, real-time visibility, and full traceability across design, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.
Enabling a new standard for innovation
Connected design empowers MedTech organizations to leverage advanced capabilities such as:
- Virtual modeling and simulation: Teams can evaluate device performance, reliability, and safety early in development, reducing reliance on physical prototypes and accelerating validation.
- Sustainable design practices: Digital tools support responsible material selection, energy efficiency, and end-of-life planning, aligning product development with environmental and regulatory goals.
- Enhanced user and patient focus: Collaborative modeling and simulation allow earlier feedback from clinicians and end users, ensuring the final product meets real-world needs and expectations before it is manufactured.
The impact on MedTech organizations
By adopting a connected approach to design, MedTech companies can achieve:
- Shorter time-to-market through early issue detection and process optimization
- Reduced risk of costly late-stage modifications and recalls
- Stronger alignment across global, multidisciplinary teams
- A more patient-centered, sustainable innovation process
Learn More
To explore how connected design is transforming the MedTech industry, read the full article and download the detailed eBook here: Connected Design: Delivering Faster MedTech Innovation
Global Industry Marketing Leader for the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry at Dassault Systèmes, Geraldine Foley has been with Dassault Systèmes for over 20 years. Prior to that position, Geraldine has been involved in client-facing projects in the areas of regulatory compliance across Europe, Asia and US markets managing large, complex enterprise-wide client engagements and strategic client projects. As the Marketing Leader for the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry, she now takes on the development and execution of the industry marketing strategy, identifying business challenges and trends impacting the industry. She also uses these learnings to develop bespoke programs to enrich customer and prospect engagement. With over two decades of experience in a variety of roles with various Life Sciences organizations and a deep-rooted passion for the field, Geraldine is dedicated to constructing dynamic and inventive narratives that showcase the transformative power of virtual twin experiences in healthcare.