Prototype Lab at AdventHealth Nicholson Center
AdventHealth Nicholson Center is one of the leading surgical education centers in the world, with a specific focus and expertise in robotic surgical devices and procedures. The prototype lab is an innovative space for physicians, researchers, engineers and other health care professionals to bring their ideas for development of medical devices to life. Our in-house team of engineers uses the latest technology, such as 3D CAD software and 3D printing, to help inventors develop, test and refine their latest ideas to improve clinical outcomes.
The Prototype Experience
- Why Choose Us
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- Immediate access to clinical expertise and medical industry knowledge of current devices and how they are utilized
- One of the few facilities in the country with the capability to immediately test prototypes on tissue
- In-house engineers with direct access to the hospital for observing procedures and the knowledge to accelerate the design process
- Partnering with human factors psychologists and subject matter experts for real-time feedback regarding prototype designs
Our Printer
- Multiple materials at one time creating over 1,000 materials
- Fast and precise for realistic and functional prototypes
- Horizontal build layers as fine as 16 microns (.0006 in.)
- Build size: 342 x 342 x 200 mm (13.4 x 13.4 x 7.9 in.)
Materials
- Rigid opaque
- True-to-life color options
- Transparent
- Bio-compatible
- Digital ABS
- High temperature
- Simulated polypropylene
- Rubber-like and high tear resistance
- What to Expect
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Once you decide to develop a prototype, you need to know the next step, right? We make things easy for you with our dedicated team right there every step of the way to answer your question, guide you through the process, and provide expertise that you can only find at the Nicholson Center. Here is what you can expect:
- Initial brainstorming and design generation
- Prior art and patent search
- 3D CAD modeling and drawings
- 3D printing
- Prototype assembly
- Prototype testing and validation
- Manufacturing recommendations and pricing
- Basic soldering
- 3D printing molds and silicone rubber pouring
- 3D printing patient specific anatomy