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Category: Case Study

Case Study

Risk assessment for an iconic brand

CDP owned the deeply analytical and detailed DFMEA process, providing Brompton with information to mitigate risk through design changes and testing. Our input freed the Brompton team to focus on creating a safer, more robust and ultimately more successful bike.

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From prototype to PCR testing system, fast

We designed and tested over 100 improvements to our client’s instrument in just five months, enabling rapid iteration and scaled-up production. In addition, our team manufactured 45 units and generated the device history records needed to gain a CE Mark.

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Ostomy innovation improving usability and visual appeal

We supplied the technical rigor for our client to develop their concept for a unique ostomy appliance - giving them the foundational blocks to make their revolutionary concept a commercial reality.

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At-home hormone tracking

Horb is an at-home diagnostic device that measures hormone levels while users brush their teeth. The diagnostic device connects via Bluetooth to an app, which can collate Horb data with data from other wearables such as the Apple Watch and Oura ring.

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Pop-up Solar EV Charging Hub

3ti Energy Hubs came to us with a unique challenge to advance the rollout of EV infrastructure by providing rapidly-deployable destination charging. We enabled our client to bring their pop-up mini solar car park and EV charging hub to launch, positioning them to focus on commercialization and scale-up.

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Liquid biopsy system cartridge design for manufacture and reliability

Having developed a highly effective liquid biopsy system to isolate CTCs, Vortex Biosciences needed our technical expertise and manufacturing experience to improve the system’s disposable cartridge for reliable performance and high-volume production.

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Net zero at subzero

When British Antarctic Survey (BAS) extended a challenge to help its Rothera research station reach net zero using sustainable energy storage, we knew it would demand a multidisciplinary team to look beyond the brief and bring fresh ideas.

BAS Rothera research base in the Antarctic
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‘Crescendo’ flexible vibrator

When Crescendo’s route to launch looked blocked by quality issues at manufacture, our rapid iteration of the vibrator’s sheath design cleared the way, enabling MysteryVibe to fulfil their first orders for investor-customers.

Zyliss control knives on a chopping board
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New kitchen knife range for US market entry

The US market for home kitchen knives is dominated by a handful of brands. When DKB Household wanted to enter it, they challenged us to innovate in this mature product category.

Smart Pill
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Gastrointestinal Robotic Platform

A revolutionary gastrointestinal robotic platform – based around a Smart Pill – that can take samples from predetermined locations in the gastrointestinal tract. This technology has applications in R&D for drug delivery systems through active location analysis, diagnosis and sampling within the gastrointestinal tract and enabling gastrointestinal delivery of proteins and peptides.

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A novel wearable that saves lives

In an intense disaster or battlefield scenario, correctly identifying which victim to treat first can be a matter of life or death, so we created a specialised wearable monitor. The device won the prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot award.

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Bringing breast cancer treatment into the physician’s office

We were asked to develop a new cryoablation technology in this crowded IP space. Our scientists and engineers started from first principles and were able to create a new patented system that enabled the office-based treatment of breast cancer.

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