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A solid strategy is crucial to the success of your product. Before you even put pen to paper on the design we can help you do a deep dive into what needs to be done, by when – and most crucially, why? This involves deep market research, user insights, and trend analysis to inform the design process. Challenging preconceptions and using creative techniques to help dig deep into what really matters will bring clarity to you, your team, and your stakeholders.

Human Factors (HF) refers to the ways in which a user interacts with a product. HF teams work to develop products that are inclusive and meet user needs, creating devices that are easier and safer to use. Drawing on psychology, anthropometrics and usability engineering, the principals of human factors influence a wide variety of high-risk sectors. From the perspective of compliance, regulations define how the risk of use errors is managed to ensure the safe operation of devices. Integrating analysis throughout the development cycle is key to preventing serious injuries or even fatalities linked to product use.

We align architecture, hardware design, embedded software, verification and compliance into a single, accountable workflow. ​ Our team operates across medical, industrial and consumer sectors. ensuring every device is robust, secure and ready for manufacture. Whether you are creating a breakthrough diagnostic instrument, a rugged industrial system or a smart connected product, we provide the technical depth and programme discipline needed to deliver reliably at every stage.

At OPD, our in-house biology labs are more than a compliance resource - they are an R&D engine that integrates biological testing directly into medical device development. By coupling bioscience expertise with engineering design and prototyping, we help clients explore bold concepts, prove feasibility, and generate regulatory-grade data early in the development cycle. Our labs are supported by a White Room pilot production facility - a dust-free, near-manufacturing environment that bridges the gap between prototype and production. This means we can deliver pilot-scale builds under realistic conditions, giving clients and investors confidence that devices are both clinically and commercially ready.

We are highly experienced in working on products that require certifications. Working closely with test houses we can guide you through the approval process for certifications such as CE, FCC and FDA.

We will tailor your product development solution to whatever you require. Resource management and regular communication is built in from the outset and our agile methodologies ensure optimum delivery efficiency.