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Meticulous design & development for medical devices

Unlock the full potential of your medical manufacturing. From prototyping and designing for manufacturing (DfM) to equipment and process optimization, Ascential™ provides the expertise, resources, capabilities, and support you need to scale efficiently and capitalize on opportunities.

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Services

Find high-performing design & development solutions

Optimize product design, streamline manufacturing processes, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving innovation forward. Our cross-functional team helps you accelerate time-to-market, reduce costs, and enhance the overall success of your products in the marketplace.

Process Development

Assess and define production goals and operational realities. Identify and evaluate new technology and vendors, and conduct feasibility studies.

Rapid Iteration & Refinement

Address technical challenges, iterate on design, and build a functional prototype that performs as intended.

Verification & Validation

Verify manufacturing scalability, conduct regulatory validation studies, and perform market trials to gather real-world feedback from users and stakeholders.

Proof of Principle/Concept and Pilot Lines

Bridge the gap between prototype development and full-scale production by meeting desired performance criteria, regulatory requirements, and cost considerations before ramping up.

Equipment Optimization & Ramp-Up

Maximize the efficiency and output of your manufacturing equipment and facilities without compromising on quality or scalability. We handle equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.

Capabilities

Test and produce functional medical prototypes

Every stage of your medical manufacturing operation offers opportunities for optimization and growth, but scaling up production can be challenging. Ascential’s holistic approach to manufacturing enables more effective risk management and supply chain resilience.

Concurrent Engineering

Our engineers collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize your designs for efficient, cost-effective production.

Design for Manufacturability

Evaluate the DfM, reduce design complexity, and optimize all processes for efficient assembly and production.

Continuous Improvement & Monitoring

When you are up and running, Ascential can support ongoing improvement and monitoring, providing reporting and insights for further optimization.

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Why Choose Ascential?

No matter how complex your design or manufacturing challenge is, the Ascential team is ready to help. We offer cross-functional collaboration, precise engineering expertise, and end-to-end manufacturing capabilities.

Proven Expertise

A partner with 70+ years of experience in delivering mission-critical solutions, bridging engineering, automation, and manufacturing knowledge from 8 highly specialized firms.

Global Presence

Tap into a network of FDA/ISO-certified facilities for localized support and manufacturing capabilities.

Solution-Oriented Approach

Find flexible, scalable solutions for your unique design and manufacturing challenges.

Commitment to Quality

Preserve production speed and meet the highest standards of performance and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our design & development capabilities.

We specialize in medical and life science devices, from complex diagnostics to therapeutic systems. When you need help bringing your ideas to life — or getting them from the lab to patients — our expert team is here to help. We provide equipment, process, and regulatory compliance expertise to establish pilot production capabilities that mirror full-scale manufacturing processes.

As early as possible. Our expert team can assess the manufacturability of your proof of concept (POC) or existing design and provide feedback on potential design issues, manufacturing or scalability challenges, and cost implications. We can design a POC or proof of principle (POP), help you assess feasibility, and produce prototypes or models that demonstrate key features, functionalities, and performance characteristics. We can also provide guidance on material selection, recommending materials that meet the desired performance criteria, regulatory requirements, and cost considerations.

From there, we help you to scale up production capabilities, adjust workflows, and expand capacity to accommodate increased production requirements. This may involve training personnel, implementing new equipment or production lines or maintaining existing ones, adding process validation for consistency, and expanding quality control measures.

Absolutely. With a global network of FDA/ISO-certified facilities, we help clients design prototypes, develop processes, and build and launch products in full compliance. Our team also considers factors such as materials, labor, and overhead expenses, evaluating the economic feasibility of the project. Once your process has been thoroughly tested, Ascential assists you in a careful roll-out that prevents downtime and errors.

Beyond your production lines, our team also builds processes for supply chain and inventory management, minimizing risks and disruptions.

Our cross-functional teams collaborate in-house to design for manufacturability and map out commercialization logistics. We also offer regulatory guidance and support, advising on the regulatory requirements and documentation needed to demonstrate compliance and facilitate regulatory approval so that you can ramp up production and launch on time.

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