Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy Device
Medical Devices
Project details
Development and engineering of a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device with specialized mechanical systems.

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316 Product Development is an engineering and product design consultancy that carries new products from initial customer research and ideation through proof of concept, development, launch, and sustaining support. It operates across mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering, industrial design, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing engineering. The practice features dedicated capabilities in regulated medical device development, employing simulation tools, design controls, and in-house prototyping to transition concepts into production-ready physical products.
Jake FPresident, Engineer, and Project Manager
Brady WCFO and Strategic Planner
Jim C.Business Development Specialist
Ariel GMechanical Engineer and Automation Specialist
Mike ChouMechanical Engineering Specialist
Sam SDigital Marketing Specialist
Mechanical and electromechanical design, computer-aided design, structural simulation, and complex surfacing.
3D modeling, detailed 2D drawings, assembly modeling, and bill of materials management.
Structural analysis and computational fluid dynamics to evaluate and optimize part performance.
Tolerance stack-up assessments to ensure precision fit-up and function of physical components.
Development of custom moving mechanisms, powertrains, and integrated motion control setups.
Design of electronic enclosures, sheet metal, cast components, and sterile packaging systems.
Embedded hardware, custom printed circuit boards, and dedicated software development.
Schematics, SMT layout, prototyping, and hardware diagnostics.
Firmware engineering for specialized real-time operating systems, Linux, QNX, and embedded microcontrollers.
Integration of Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity.
Development of custom hardware and software systems for automated testing and validation.
Custom GUI implementations and interface software for iOS, Android, and Windows systems.
Aesthetic, form development, and user-centered ergonomics that align physical products with brand identity.
Industrial design development starting from hand sketches through to 3D concept modeling.
Physical interface design focused on usability, ergonomic studies, and user workflows.
Photorealistic 3D renderings, form studies, and animations for design presentations.
In-house and partner rapid fabrication services to build functional and aesthetic models.
3D printing utilizing SLA, FDM, and SLS processes with various polymers and biocompatible materials.
High-precision machined prototypes and quick-turn aluminum tooling for plastic components.
RTV urethane castings, vacuum-molded prototypes, and carbon fiber molded elements.
Regulated product development following strict quality and design control methodologies.
Implementation of structured design controls, hazard analysis, and design risk mitigation.
Verification testing programs, regulatory pathway mapping, and GLP/GMP testing coordination.
Requirements definition, safety analysis, and complete system architecture engineering.
Strategic guidance and testing oversight for implantable devices and biocompatible materials.
Transitioning designs from the lab to full production-scale assembly lines.
Optimizing parts for molding, stamping, casting, and assembly to achieve targeted unit costs.
Process validation studies, PFMEA development, capability studies, and Lean Six Sigma integration.
Initial low-volume builds, prototype assembly coordination, and production automation setups.
Sourcing coordination, toolmaker oversight, and supplier integration to hand off production.
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