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Scientific instrumentation and complex robotic devices are specialist areas where science, mechanical engineering, electronics, and software all combine to make ideas come to life.
Sanner works with clients anywhere on their journey from early-stage scientific investigation to more established development projects needing design for manufacture.
Whether you’re trying to solve a thorny technical problem that could benefit from an extra pair of eyes, or you want to expand your team’s capacity and accelerate the development of the next generation of your product, Sanner has a diverse and multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers on standby to help you.
Measurement process control
In the field of device development, production volumes can be enormous, and extremely high reliability is demanded by regulators and customers alike. Accuracy is key and having access to repeatable and reproducible measurements is vital. That’s why Sanner is fully versed in statistical methods for measurement validation and for process control.
At the same time, we understand that development timescales are short, and testing large numbers of samples is time-consuming and expensive. That’s why when we work closely with device owners and contract manufacturers to develop V&V test methods (using ISO and ASTM methods where appropriate), we use our statistical understanding. We’ll design the most appropriate experiments to give you confidence in your design and in your manufacturing process. First time, every time.
But we don’t just apply this rigor to medical product development; we use this methodology for each product that we work on, no matter how big or small. Because if it’s worth making, it’s worth making right.
Biotech – Filtration and infection control
From anti-microbial barriers to sterilization processes, designing for sterility is an intrinsic part of medical device development. Understanding the science of filtration and the engineering behind a device are essential in creating and validating a safe patient experience.
Sanner has a wealth of knowledge and experience in design and validation of filters and sterile barriers. Whether we’re designing high tech wound care solutions, primary packaging for individual doses of injectables, or filters that protect entire pharmaceutical manufacturing lines, we are used to designing in sterilizability from the beginning.
We work with pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers to ensure that drugs and devices–as well as the processes used to manufacture and assemble them–meet the stringent demands dictated by the industry. It’s all part of helping our clients achieve their visions and solve problems.
Analytical material sciences
The integrity and behavior of the materials that you use for your devices are intrinsic parts of the design. Understanding the chemical, mechanical and surface properties of materials is a science in itself, and specialist knowledge within these areas can speed up decision-making and reduce device development time.
Our team of materials scientists thrive on understanding your needs and finding a solution, whether it’s quantifying the wettability of a substance, the surface energy, chemical properties, compatibility with biological cells, or corrosion rate.
Robotics and software
Our robotics and software clients are at the forefront of their fields and their innovative vision is what makes working with them so inspiring. We make your vision a reality.
Whether it’s designing a cutting-edge surgical device to developing a robot that requires an algorithm for a closed loop navigation system our expertise in engineering, biomedical science and software development are perfectly paired to offer a holistic approach to developing and designing robotics.
Robotic medical devices
Designing robotics cannot be achieved in isolation and a multidisciplinary approach is essential to produce a cohesive successful design. We have a team of physicists, engineers, software engineers and biomedical scientists offering a diverse team that can help design innovative products that not only meet the brief but go beyond it.
Our experience in medical device development that needs to meet ISO accreditations means that we are well versed in protocol documentation, which we have found is key to success in all our projects. Designing to minimize electromagnetic interference with other devices is essential for medical devices and we work with EMC test houses to ensure that they are electromagnetically compatible for their end environments.