Lighting the way for Medtech
Support to accelerate development of your medical device
Lighting the way from innovation to commercialisation
Photonics continues to revolutionise the healthcare industry, enabling novel treatment methods, more personalised care and faster, more accurate diagnoses to address the major healthcare challenges faced today.
Are you working on innovative medical device solutions for adoption by the healthcare community that will benefit patients? We understand that the healthcare industry has many barriers preventing the adoption of medtech devices and SMEs need support to drive their medtech innovation forward.
At CPI we provide specialist expertise and capability to enable you prototype, test, and scale-up your device ready for manufacturing production. Our wealth of experience in innovation for photonics technology and the healthcare market enables us to you drive your innovation forward. Our abilities in securing funding for partners enables the right partnerships, connections and funding routes at the right time, helping you to successfully navigate all the steps to commercialisation.
The future is bright in photonics
Trends in the Medtech market are changing to meet the requirement for more personalised and less invasive care, moving away from hospital-based services. New approaches in imaging and diagnostics using photonics are helping to meet these challenges.
Companies with promising research and growth ambitions in healthcare photonics may need support with early-stage proof of concept research and scale-up of technologies or with testing, manufacturing, healthcare economics or regulatory systems advice for example. Eligible SMEs are able to access funded support for technical and commercial development and have access to specialist teams in design, engineering, manufacture and commercialisation.
![<p>Diagnostics</p> <p>Diagnostics</p>](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-light-tube.jpg?w=100&h=100&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212969&s=b51f63d302c2d38f0e371437dc2a844f 100w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-light-tube.jpg?w=200&h=200&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212969&s=b2151b47551ca10975ce283960b7b451 200w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-light-tube.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212969&s=9d799ccf8ce5ab2201d02ca4c6d424fc 400w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-light-tube.jpg?w=300&h=300&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212969&s=599944a519add89b0aa1e068157ae0a1 300w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-light-tube.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212969&s=edc0a678f14b9ad7d3f0b41756753ac1 600w)
Diagnostics
Medical device and In-vitro diagnostic devices from bedside to pathology lab.
![<p>Imaging</p> <p>Imaging</p>](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=100&h=100&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=e9a78652e5308c09882fd2c3630bfc55 100w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=200&h=200&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=66c028587eebce3e609b9d81bca9d4c1 200w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=2e2ce842a58d06560683626a8aac6fcc 400w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=300&h=300&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=548f163933673a25e1d9f44d3b913942 300w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=ea2ba4ba32b56f6f30b53851d09fb4f8 600w)
Imaging
Advanced imaging techniques for assistance in clinical procedures and diagnostics.
![<p>Therapies</p> <p>Therapies</p>](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/photonics-treatment.jpg?w=100&h=100&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559211890&s=5ce0bbe5bd231a240cdd8a737caa2822 100w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/photonics-treatment.jpg?w=200&h=200&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559211890&s=4fafa2dbb5048064c2945167f0690521 200w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/photonics-treatment.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559211890&s=aa0e4fc4322a5330caf80099f8bf3cad 400w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/photonics-treatment.jpg?w=300&h=300&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559211890&s=f3971761da1e9877acf7a8d2560206c8 300w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/photonics-treatment.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559211890&s=e5f0e0994257206688c407a3f65bc469 600w)
Therapies
Photonics-based therapies for targeted disease treatment.
![Photo of a technician using VR used alongside MRI scan Photo of a technician using VR used alongside MRI scan](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-mri-vr.jpg?w=1920&h=1080&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212963&s=633fcbe53a7375c46bac005644aef9db 1920w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-mri-vr.jpg?w=1120&h=630&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212963&s=5599352982310b55eeea95787d8172e2 1120w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-mri-vr.jpg?w=2240&h=1260&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212963&s=1168fbaa39d05bc624c4264db3010974 2240w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-mri-vr.jpg?w=800&h=450&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212963&s=512c3c4ab5e18369dc7b21fbb36a62d9 800w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-mri-vr.jpg?w=1600&h=900&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212963&s=538561db28f894101673c2983cd6188c 1600w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-mri-vr.jpg?w=480&h=270&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212963&s=509a2fb27920dee5a998f0b23ec93b51 480w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-mri-vr.jpg?w=960&h=540&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559212963&s=774f70964763d8a9bad042656d0438cd 960w)
How do we make this possible?
In a unique combination of bio-labs and instrument development facilities, companies can immerse themselves in this dedicated medtech development environment with a multidisciplinary community of technical and commercial innovation specialists.
The National Healthcare Photonics Centre is the cornerstone of our medtech capability. Companies can work alongside CPI staff in state-of-the-art laboratories for optics, imaging, design, printing, manufacture and sampling. From this flexible facility, clients can take up a number of services, including office space to be based within the new centre.
![Photo of a 3D printer being configured Photo of a 3D printer being configured](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/med-tech.jpg?w=1920&h=1080&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213244&s=9d18f0db1b04aa9ad4993b8fc3431a87 1920w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/med-tech.jpg?w=1120&h=630&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213244&s=816ff0bf6f50a447d6b7fd0ef77bf082 1120w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/med-tech.jpg?w=800&h=450&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213244&s=aa53923dc35aa64a67c4771b43f26452 800w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/med-tech.jpg?w=1600&h=900&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213244&s=e49568c17725dcfab47733901584f5d8 1600w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/med-tech.jpg?w=480&h=270&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213244&s=785788a85ac411aa525efe21cc442e5f 480w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/med-tech.jpg?w=960&h=540&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213244&s=03b70741a82e8f1d89b9fd2f9af69ad6 960w)
Device development
Quality is assured — we hold the EN ISO 13485 certificate, the quality management system required for medical devices, in order produce high quality, compliant products. Work with us on:
- CAD design and modelling and prototyping
- Electronic design, PCB development and manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing/3D printing
- Optical system design and development
![Photo of two scientists collaborating in a lab Photo of two scientists collaborating in a lab](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=1920&h=1080&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=ab7c5c5d0c845d634767489729bb9a74 1920w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=1120&h=630&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=7a71ede574f81802a08bd860aa0efef0 1120w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=2240&h=1260&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=3d907e254afa7d23e9d100504c5b4e15 2240w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=800&h=450&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=f49bfb78d7fe452f348f2871092402e6 800w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=1600&h=900&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=61e1c47f335f88c90330abeddcbfc640 1600w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=480&h=270&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=6feaddd5265a93b7bc7994144a7d00a8 480w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/smart-hoopoe/production/content/images/medtech-imaging.jpg?w=960&h=540&q=45&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1559213090&s=47811d06640eb122c4b7b5f3dd888a85 960w)
Test and validation
For pre-clinical validation, we have bio-lab and optical facilities for:
- Optical characterisation techniques using advanced confocal microscopy, able to image cells through the volume of medical samples and produce high-resolution high-contrast 3D models of the samples. Optical laboratories are each laser-safe to Class 4 and equipped with an optical table
- X‑ray imaging for testing and development in a controlled lead-lined radiation suite
- Validation using liquid radioisotopes
- Electronic test and patient simulators for verification and validation
Analysis and characterisation
Our advanced analytical capability provides access to:
- Image analysis and digital healthcare system interaction
- Microscopic fluorescence imaging, high speed spectroscopy, fluorescence lifetime and fluorescence intensity characterisation