Philips Applied Technologies - Contract Research and Development Services for Medical Devices

Philips Applied Technologies is a dedicated contract research and development service supplier. The healthcare market is a major focus area for our organization. We support more than 60 medical system and medical device companies that have demanding innovation needs.

At Philips Applied Technologies we use our knowledge of precision motion systems, micro systems and sensors, biomedical technology and software and electronics to lead ideas through the manufacturing process, eventually becoming competitive pioneering products.

Our customers are market leaders, specialist companies, start-ups and incubator companies that supply to hospitals, specialised retail or OEM.

MEDICAL DEVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Being part of Philips for 40 years means we are one of the few contract research and development companies with business roots, demonstrating that we share the concern of our customers to reduce risk in innovation and realising profitable growth. We develop technology and manufacturing solutions for the following healthcare segments and applications:

• Medical diagnostic equipment – X-ray, MR, ultrasound
• Medical therapy equipment – radio therapy, proton therapy, HIFU
• Medical laboratory equipment
• Molecular diagnostics and healthcare devices
• Patient health support devices – ophthalmics, hearing aids, implants
• Patient monitoring and care systems – vital signs, cardiac

We provide our contracted research and development for every phase of the innovation process, and have over 1,000 in-house experts covering a wide range of technologies and capabilities. This enables us to realize turnkey, integral solutions and specialist support. The phases of our innovation process include applied research, pre-development, design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing.

Our technologies and capabilities include precision motion systems. We specialise in actuators, bearings, motion, dynamic control software, metrology, calibration, vacuum, low-contamination, acoustic and noise control and thermal management.

MICRO SYSTEMS AND SENSORS

Philips Applied Technologies also provides micro systems and sensors. This service includes microfluidic systems, modems, system architecture, system in package, system on foil, laser materials processing, advanced materials shaping, interconnect and wet chemical materials and coatings.

Our bio-medical expertise includes human tissue interaction, perception of materials, biocompatibility of materials, biochemistry and bio robotic mechanics. Additionally, the Philips Applied Technologies software and electronics range includes video, vision, imaging, audio, hearing, end to end systems, wireless connectivity, streaming and storage, system software architecture, digital and analogue electronics, high and low power electronics, and ElectroMagnetic Capability (EMC).

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING SERVICES

Philips Applied Technologies manufacturing and innovation services include:

• Design for X
• Value engineering
• Six sigma and lean consultancy
• ISO 13485 consultancy
• Prototyping facilities
• Cleanroom facilities
• EMC testing laboratory
• Acoustic laboratory