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Innovative Drug Delivery Device Revolutionizes Immunotherapy

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Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Device Management Platforms Sensors - Electrical Conductivity Sensors
Applicable Industries	Electronics Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Last Mile Delivery Onsite Human Safety Management
Services	Hardware Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	In the highly competitive and rapidly evolving medical industry, companies are under constant pressure to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. One such challenge faced by a leading drug delivery provider was the delivery of immunotherapies, treatments that utilize the body's immune system to combat cancer. These therapies are notoriously difficult to inject into the human body due to their large molecular size. The company aimed to design and manufacture the world's first electromechanical device for the delivery of these life-saving immunotherapies. The device needed to integrate electrical hardware, software, and mechanical components. It also had to meet New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements, including electrical and mechanical process design, test development, line and equipment build, installation, and operational and performance qualifications. Read More
About Customer	The customer in this case study is a leading drug delivery provider. They are at the forefront of the medical industry, constantly innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving environment. They specialize in the delivery of immunotherapies, treatments that use the body's own immune system to fight cancer. These therapies are challenging to deliver due to their large molecular size. The company's objective was to design and manufacture the world's first electromechanical device for the delivery of these life-saving immunotherapies, integrating electrical hardware, software, and mechanical components, and meeting New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements. Read More
Solution	The company partnered with Flex, a provider of product lifecycle solutions, to design and manufacture the innovative drug delivery device. The device applies an electric current to the membrane of a cell to open pores or channels, allowing the drug or DNA to pass through. To ensure dose accuracy, which is critical in immunotherapy, Flex engineers incorporated multiple layers of switches, including mechanical, senseless rotational, and optical. They also developed a special algorithm to compensate for minor deviations in delivery. The collaboration with Flex also allowed the inclusion of other features for safety, longevity, and comfort in the design process. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Device Management Platforms

Sensors - Electrical Conductivity Sensors

Applicable Industries

Electronics

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Last Mile Delivery

Onsite Human Safety Management

Services

Hardware Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

In the highly competitive and rapidly evolving medical industry, companies are under constant pressure to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. One such challenge faced by a leading drug delivery provider was the delivery of immunotherapies, treatments that utilize the body's immune system to combat cancer. These therapies are notoriously difficult to inject into the human body due to their large molecular size. The company aimed to design and manufacture the world's first electromechanical device for the delivery of these life-saving immunotherapies. The device needed to integrate electrical hardware, software, and mechanical components. It also had to meet New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements, including electrical and mechanical process design, test development, line and equipment build, installation, and operational and performance qualifications.

About Customer

The customer in this case study is a leading drug delivery provider. They are at the forefront of the medical industry, constantly innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving environment. They specialize in the delivery of immunotherapies, treatments that use the body's own immune system to fight cancer. These therapies are challenging to deliver due to their large molecular size. The company's objective was to design and manufacture the world's first electromechanical device for the delivery of these life-saving immunotherapies, integrating electrical hardware, software, and mechanical components, and meeting New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements.

Solution

The company partnered with Flex, a provider of product lifecycle solutions, to design and manufacture the innovative drug delivery device. The device applies an electric current to the membrane of a cell to open pores or channels, allowing the drug or DNA to pass through. To ensure dose accuracy, which is critical in immunotherapy, Flex engineers incorporated multiple layers of switches, including mechanical, senseless rotational, and optical. They also developed a special algorithm to compensate for minor deviations in delivery. The collaboration with Flex also allowed the inclusion of other features for safety, longevity, and comfort in the design process.

Impact #1	The collaboration with Flex resulted in a groundbreaking drug delivery device that not only meets the company's requirements but also includes additional features for safety, longevity, and comfort. The device is designed to shut down upon detection of non-compliant use, ensuring patient safety. It also features long-lasting durable batteries that deliver high power during injection, even when the device is stored in a refrigerator. The team also designed a single cartridge for multiple injections, a protected doctor setting via wireless connection, and adjustable needle speed and depth for less painful injections. These features enhance the user experience and increase the device's practicality and efficiency.

Impact #1

The collaboration with Flex resulted in a groundbreaking drug delivery device that not only meets the company's requirements but also includes additional features for safety, longevity, and comfort. The device is designed to shut down upon detection of non-compliant use, ensuring patient safety. It also features long-lasting durable batteries that deliver high power during injection, even when the device is stored in a refrigerator. The team also designed a single cartridge for multiple injections, a protected doctor setting via wireless connection, and adjustable needle speed and depth for less painful injections. These features enhance the user experience and increase the device's practicality and efficiency.

Benefit #1	The device can last up to nine months on a single set of batteries.
Benefit #2	The device allows for multiple injections from a single cartridge.
Benefit #3	The device features adjustable needle speed and depth for less painful injections.

Benefit #1

The device can last up to nine months on a single set of batteries.

Benefit #2

The device allows for multiple injections from a single cartridge.

Benefit #3

The device features adjustable needle speed and depth for less painful injections.

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Innovative Drug Delivery Device Revolutionizes Immunotherapy

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