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Ten ways to reduce E-waste in product development
From making products modular to using apps over embedded electronics, we look at ways innovators can help reduce electronic waste.
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Analysis
Lateral flow testing at CDP: A surprising result
We modelled the use of lateral flow testing at CDP which enabled us to direct efforts where they would have maximum impact.
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Women in innovation: Science and Engineering
In this second instalment of our ‘Women in Innovation’ series, three of our STEM professionals discuss women, leadership, and their role in science and engineering.
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Incisive action: Cutting the carbon footprint in surgery
Hear us out: the pandemic has stretched world health services to their limits, but it may also be paving the way toward a greener future for healthcare.
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When is “clinical software” not “software as a medical device”?
Getting medical devices regulated to international standards is not easy. Rose explains how this process could be made much simpler.
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ISO 11608: All change for injector standards
As the review of ISO 11608 approaches completion, Steve Augustyn outlines the changes device manufacturers and designers should anticipate.
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Making it last: Why testing is vital to product sustainability
How long do we expect a product to last? Many sophisticated technology products, such as phones and tablets, are routinely replaced after a few years as specifications evolve rapidly. But what about a chair or a toaster? There are a huge range of products that we only replace when they…
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What next for events in the world of COVID-19?
The impact of the pandemic has dramatically shaken up the world of conferences and events. Ana Romero, Digital Marketer and Events Coordinator at Cambridge Design Partnership, looks back over a tumultuous year and asks, “what next”? [CDP team at Pharmapack in Paris, February 2020. Left to right; Jon Powell, Senior Consultant,…
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Blockchain in real-world applications. It’s not just about cryptocurrency.
James explores how blockchain is moving away from its cryptocurrency roots, providing a tool for solving challenges in numerous real-world applications.
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CDP on inhalation trends and what we learned at DDL2020
We look at the themes from the virtual Drug Delivery to the Lungs conference and how these mirror the work being done by CDP.
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Women in innovation: Design & Research
Women play a crucial role in innovation and business success at CDP. We’re proud of the critical contribution made by our women colleagues, who lead in diverse areas of innovation including design, research, science, technology, engineering and human factors. In this first interview of Women in Innovation series, we talked…
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Six strategies that accelerated innovation in 2020
Mike Cane reveals the strategies that delivered continued growth this year, ensuring that innovation never stops.