Medical Device Engineering Services from Credentialed Experts
The intricate world of medical device development demands more than technical expertise alone. Getting to a successful product requires a multi-faceted approach, encompassing not just engineering know-how, but also project management, regulatory compliance, and a deep understanding of the medical device industry. It’s critical that your medical device engineering services are provided by well-rounded, multidisciplinary, credentialed experts.
At Root3 Labs, we take pride in having a team made up of highly credentialed engineers who bring a diverse range of expertise to the table. This ensures that every project we undertake benefits from a comprehensive understanding of the device development lifecycle, from ideation to mass manufacturing.
It also ensures that you’re sure to see an alphabet soup of letters behind our names! PE, MSE, MTE, MEng…What do they all stand for? Each of these abbreviations of academic and professional credentials reflect our passion for engineering, so we’re proud to highlight them and how they’re such a valuable asset for our team!
Root3 Labs' Credentials for Engineering Services
Professional Engineers for Technical Expertise
Our team boasts two licensed Professional Engineers, or PE’s, and two Engineers-In-Training (EIT) that are working toward their PE. PE is a qualification license issued by a State’s Board for Professional Engineers. Professional Engineers must first earn a Bachelors degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program and pass the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) Exam. This 110 question exam takes 6 hours and covers a variety of engineering topics. Passing the FE Exam begins the EIT program which requires at least four years of engineering experience under the supervision of two or more Professional Engineers. After that time, candidates go through an extensive application and review process to be able to take the PE Exam in a specific discipline.
Chad, our founder, and Christina, one of our Senior Engineers both passed their PE Exam in the Mechanical discipline. Specifically, Machine Design and Materials, which is an 80-question, 8-hour exam that requires months of preparation! Having their expertise when it comes to product safety and technical engineering analyses means that we can provide qualified and professional work to all of our clients.
Solving Complex Engineering Problems
Several members of our team also hold graduate engineering degrees. The Masters of Science in Engineering (MSE) is a 2 year graduate program that often involves both academic classes and original research with a thesis project. The Masters of Engineering (MEng) is a 1- to 2-year program of 10 advanced academic classes. Both programs can focus on one of many engineering disciplines or integrate academic programs to study something multi-disciplinary.
Chad, our founder, has a MSE in mechanical engineering and medical robotics alongside his PE license! Todd also has an MSE in mechanical engineering and medical robotics (they met in grad school). Christopher earned an MSE in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Brian earned an MEng in mechanical engineering and robotics. Having their degrees of expertise spread throughout different engineering disciplines means that we’re always able to handle multi-disciplinary project and device needs! And with the ever evolving technology of the modern world, device needs continue to become more and more complex with many intersecting engineering disciplines required.
Entrepreneurial Training for Engineering Expertise
A unique strength of our team lies in the presence of members with Masters of Technical Entrepreneurship (MTE) qualifications. This background fosters a comprehensive understanding of the entire device development lifecycle. That encompasses intellectual property protections, prototyping, and ultimately, successful manufacturing and productization.
With knowledge of regulatory requirements, manufacturing materials, and market fit we can assist with developing product roadmaps, crafting strategic positioning, and ensuring a smooth path to market.
Diversifying Disciplines to Collaborate for Success
At Root3 Labs, we strongly believe that collaboration between a close, multidisciplinary team is the best way to succeed at product development. A great example of this philosophy at work is our Smart Badge project. With a tight development window of only one month, we knew the only way to get there was to leverage the diverse expertise of our engineers by having them work in tandem from start to finish.
Imagine the roadblocks we might have encountered if we relied solely on the expertise of just one engineering discipline. The PEs on the team, for example, brought their regulatory knowledge and mechanical know-how. Meanwhile, the MSEs, with their deep understanding of complex medical technologies, helped tackle intricate design challenges between electrical and mechanical. Ultimately, they were able to best optimize the Smart Badge’s functionality by streamlining the development process and collaborating closely.
This collaborative development process was the cornerstone of the project’s success! By constantly communicating and working in tandem, we were able to overcome obstacles quickly, adapt efficiently, and ultimately deliver the Smart Badge within that challenging time frame.
Collaborative spirit is at the heart of Root3 Labs’ approach to Device Development. By fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages teamwork, we empower our clients to bring their innovative ideas to life. Are you ready to embark on your own medical device project? Download our comprehensive Product Development Guide to gain valuable insights and learn how Root3 Labs can help you achieve success.
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