Challenges in developing lab-on-a-chip devices
1 March 2022
Lab-on-a-chip (LOAC) devices are miniaturised systems that process or test small volumes of liquid. Efforts to develop such devices are…
2022 inhalation trends
20 January 2022
Exciting developments are taking place in the design of inhalation devices: from enhanced drug-delivery systems to new, greener life-cycle management….
How a failure of imagination could kill your product (and how to save it!)
17 December 2021
In 2020, the FDA released draft guidance suggesting that emergency medical devices such as autoinjectors should meet a standard of…
Device ISO standards: turning worries into confidence
15 November 2021
Product developers must innovate continually to maintain a competitive advantage. When bringing a new idea from early R&D into detailed…
Technology scouting for medical devices
3 November 2021
For companies that develop innovative products, selecting the right technology can be an intimidating prospect. One choice could lead to…
No assembly required: preloading dry reagents onto lab-on-a-chip cartridges
29 October 2021
What is a lab on a chip, and why is preloading important? Lab-on-a-chip (LOAC) is a term for a set…
New Management Team accelerates growth
1 April 2021
Springboard’s design and development services have always been in high demand, and the COVID pandemic has only increased the need…
Drug delivery trends for 2021
16 December 2020
Drug delivery devices are evolving rapidly, and Springboard is in the privileged position of being at the centre of developing…
7 ways to get your sensors to work
12 June 2020
From drug delivery devices to lightbulbs, the use of sensors can add immense benefits such as improving the product’s efficiency,…