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The Digital BodyComputer Simulation in Medical Device Developments

PRESENTED BY: Jonathan JonesTO: Health Congress 2013DATE: 25.06.13

Accelerate Innovation – Building Blocks

1.Jonathan Jones – Computer Simulation

2.Professor Simon Fraser – Additive Manufacture

3.Timothy Allan – Lean Start-Up Models

What is FEA?

Finite Element AnalysisDividing complex models into many small sub-functions;Interpretation into useful information;Parametric input from CAD;Software includes: FEMAP & ANSYS;Used for design optimization and validation.

IMAGE OF FEA

Encouraged by the FDA

Encouraging simulation in submission packages;Support other test areas: animal, bench & human;A requirement for many invasive products;Recognise better results can be derived from FEA.

Bausch + Lomb Intraocular Lenses

From Dassault Systemes case-study: www.3ds.com

Hip Protector Research & Development

Preventing HipFracture

Further Opportunities

• Exploration of shield materials and form;

• Pressure analysis;

• Thermal analysis;

• Results maybe more accurate through simulation than physical materials

Power of Simulation

Shorten time to market;Decrease development costs;Validate more design options & complexity;Improve product performance;Discover new insights for innovation.