Development of on-hand test house
Access to diverse testing equipment and expert knowledge
Eyedea Medtech Education, founded by Damian Carr in Galway, Ireland, provides specialised workshops in advanced catheter design and manufacturing. Recognising the critical need for hands-on testing and failure analysis expertise, Eyedea Medtech Education forged a dynamic collaboration with the MET Technology Gateway at Atlantic Technological University (ATU).
This partnership has acted as an “on-hand test house,” providing immediate access to diverse testing equipment and expert knowledge, significantly accelerating Eyedea’s ability to understand device performance, troubleshoot issues, and ultimately empower the next generation of MedTech innovators through cutting-edge education.
Traditionally, accessing specialised testing facilities and expertise can be time-consuming and costly, often requiring sending devices off-site and waiting weeks for results. This lag hindered the immediacy and depth of the learning experience for workshop participants. Founder Damian Carr sought a more agile and insightful approach to integrate practical device analysis into his educational offerings.
Transformation and Impact
An Agile and Insightful “Test House”, MET Technology Gateway has become an invaluable extension of Eyedea Medtech Education’s capabilities, offering:
- Immediate Access to Diverse Testing Equipment: From initial tensile testing on catheter shafts in 2020, Damian quickly recognised the breadth of MET’s capabilities, including compression, 3-point bend testing, and tracking – a comprehensive suite readily available on-site. This eliminated the significant time and cost associated with external testing.
- Game-Changing Cone Beam CT Imaging: The availability of large-scale Cone Beam CT imaging proved to be a “game changer” for investigating internal failure modes invisible to external observation. This advanced imaging capability, often exceeding the limitations of in-house digital fluoroscope/x-ray/ultrasound in MedTech companies, has saved Eyedea Medtech Education months of investigative work.
- Expert-Led, On-Site Learning: The MET team’s willingness to educate while conducting tests has been a significant benefit. Damian actively participates in the testing process, gaining invaluable real-time understanding of device behaviour and strategically planning future testing requirements, leading to significant time efficiencies.
1
Irish Company
1
dynamic collaboration
1
on-hand test house
“Unveiling Hidden Issues, the investigation of an intermittent electrical issue within a control unit exemplifies how MET’s expertise overcame a critical technological bottleneck for Eyedea Medtech Education (and indirectly for the end-user company). Cone Beam CT imaging swiftly pinpointed the hidden connection issue across multiple failing units, allowing for targeted process correction. Without this advanced imaging, Damian estimates that he and the team would have spent 2-3 months pursuing incorrect leads”.
Damian Carr – founder of Eyedea Medtech Education
Eyedea Medtech Education & MET Technology Gateway partnership
Accelerating Understanding and Empowering Education, the collaboration with MET Technology Gateway has profoundly transformed Eyedea Medtech Education’s offerings:
- Accelerated Understanding of Device Performance: Immediate access to testing results and the ability to observe the testing process firsthand allows for rapid analysis and integration of findings into educational workshops.
- Enhanced Failure Analysis Capabilities: The Cone Beam CT imaging has provided unparalleled insights into internal device failures, enabling more comprehensive and impactful training on troubleshooting and design improvements.
- Streamlined Learning and Strategic Planning: The on-site learning experience empowers Damian to anticipate future testing needs and strategically plan testing protocols, optimising time and resources.
- Enhanced Educational Value Proposition: By showcasing real-world testing and failure analysis using MET’s advanced facilities, Eyedea Medtech Education provides a more cutting-edge and practical learning experience for its industry participants.
Empowering the Next Generation, MET Technology Gateway’s consistent support has enabled Damian to tailor his advanced catheter design and manufacturing workshops to include strong exposure to MET’s capabilities. This encourages workshop participants to avail of MET’s services for their own R&D needs, fostering a culture of collaboration and leveraging external expertise within the wider MedTech industry. Working closely with MET has provided Damian with foresight into the future of advanced catheter technologies, allowing him to continuously update his educational offerings with cutting-edge insights.