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The medical equipment industry designs and manufactures devices used in diagnostics, treatment, and patient care. It requires strict adherence to safety standards, precision engineering, and biocompatible materials. CAD tools play a vital role in developing ergonomic, high-precision components, supporting rapid prototyping, design validation, and regulatory compliance.
Medical EquipmentSOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS plays a vital role in the medical equipment industry by enabling accurate and innovative designs with advanced 3D CAD tools. This CAD software supports the development of complex devices with precision and compliance in mind. With integrated simulation, designers can test functionality, stress, and material performance early on—ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory readiness. SOLIDWORKS helps speed up product development while maintaining the highest quality standards.
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How SOLIDWORKS helped these industries
Accelerated Product Development for Medical Devices
SOLIDWORKS enabled faster prototyping of surgical instruments, diagnostic devices, and patient care equipment, helping reduce time-to-market for new innovations.
High-Precision 3D Modeling for Complex Geometries
Engineers used SOLIDWORKS to create accurate models of implants, prosthetics, robotic arms, and customized surgical tools, critical for precision and biocompatibility.
Compliance with FDA and ISO Standards
With robust documentation tools and version control via SOLIDWORKS PDM, companies met regulatory compliance requirements like FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, and more.
Integrated Simulation for Structural & Thermal Performance
Designers validated product safety using SOLIDWORKS Simulation for stress testing, fatigue life, and thermal behavior, minimizing the need for physical testing.
Better Ergonomics and Human Interaction Design
SOLIDWORKS enabled engineers to run ergonomic studies and create patient-friendly devices, improving usability and comfort in real-world applications.
Smooth Collaboration Between R&D and Manufacturing Teams
Through Model-Based Definition (MBD) and SOLIDWORKS CAM, teams could seamlessly transition from 3D models to manufacturing-ready files, reducing errors and miscommunication.
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SOLIDWORKS Premium
Benefits:
- Ideal for designing complex assemblies like diagnostic machines, surgical tools, implants, and devices.
- Advanced surfacing helps create ergonomic and bio-compatible designs.
- Includes routing for tubing, cables, and fluid systems used in medical devices.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Benefits:
- Perform static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analysis on medical components.
- Ensure product safety, strength, and durability under repeated use.
- Reduce need for physical testing, speeding up certification processes (FDA/CE).
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
Benefits:
- Simulate airflow, fluid flow, or blood flow in devices like ventilators, dialysis machines, or drug delivery systems.
- Analyze thermal performance in electronics used in medical imaging equipment.
- Improve performance of fluid-handling systems and sterilization processes.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical
Benefits:
- Design wiring and control systems for electronic medical devices.
- Ensure integration between mechanical and electronic components.
- Reduce wiring errors and accelerate compliance documentation.
SOLIDWORKS PDM (Product Data Management)
Benefits:
- Maintain secure control over product designs and revisions.
- Ensure full traceability — important for meeting regulatory and quality standards.
- Manage documents and collaborate across engineering and QA teams.
SOLIDWORKS Composer
Benefits:
- Create detailed manuals and exploded views for assembly, maintenance, and training.
- Help medical staff and technicians understand device operation clearly.
- Supports faster documentation for regulatory submissions.
3DEXPERIENCE Works
Benefits:
- Collaborate in real time with R&D, compliance, and manufacturing teams.
- Manage lifecycle, risk analysis, and design control documentation on one platform.
- Ideal for managing complex medical product development workflows.
