We gave TTP an underdefined, complex therapy characterization challenge in a novel therapy space. They, in turn, provided a systematic discovery plan, delivered rigorous and understandable modeling and neuroscience outputs, and ultimately steered us towards a workable concept for a new-to-the-world therapy concept. I was reliably impressed with their responsiveness, the quality of the outputs, and their ability to iterate at high velocity towards answers to really hard questions.
Industries
Neurotechnology
We help our clients create best-in-class neuromodulation systems by combining our experience in new product development with deep expertise in science and user centred design.
Transforming ideas into commercial reality
From feasibility studies to manufacturing scale-up, TTP provides the end-to-end product development services needed to create the next generation of commercially successful neuromodulation devices.
Designing medical devices requires more than just solid engineering. We dive deeper into the science and underlying mechanisms of treatments and put the eventual users front and centre through detailed user studies for products that are safe, well-engineered and intuitive to use.
Our dedicated team of neurotechnology experts can help accelerate time to market and turn ideas into market-leading medical devices. We work across a range of therapy areas, with expertise in implantable medical device development, multi-physics modelling, advanced electronics and RF design, low-power sensing, and embedded processing techniques.
Why TTP
Experience
We have over 35 years’ experience in regulated medical device design and transfer to manufacture, including active implantable medical devices.
End-to-end service
From understanding a market opportunity to concept generation, detailed design realisation, process-controlled prototype builds and manufacturing setup, we undertake all stages of product development.
Independent
We advise on and develop custom products and technology solutions for our clients. Our clients own the resulting IP and have the freedom to work with any long-term manufacturing partner.
Multidisciplinary
We offer unmatched expertise, spanning ultrasound physics to regulated software development, blending scientific, commercial, and human factors skills to solve challenges.
Fast-track development
Our teams deliver developments in record time, enabling clients to be first to market and meet challenging external deadlines.
World-class facilities
From pilot-scale manufacturing and a MEMS cleanroom to bioengineering labs and anechoic chambers, we invest in world-class facilities and maintain ISO 13485:2016 accreditation.
Vice President Technology and Platform Innovation, Medtronic Neuromodulation
Expertise
Neurostimulation systems development
We are proud of our track record in creating innovative neuromodulation systems, including deep brain stimulation (DBS), spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS).
We provide reliable end-to-end product engineering services for complex active implantable medical devices and their associated charging and programming devices. Don’t worry if you don’t have a complete spec sheet yet – we can help you define your product requirements and develop a project roadmap together to take you through to pivotal clinical trials and market launch.
UI/UX: Putting users first
We develop market-leading products which are more than just functional – they are a pleasure to use.
We put the end users and their experience first, ensuring that the products we help design and develop are easy and intuitive for researchers, healthcare providers and patients alike.
From engaging companion apps to ergonomic surgical tools, we know that the “peripherals” of active implantable medical devices are core to their real-world success.
Deep scientific expertise
We thrive in solving complex, seemingly impossible challenges. We dive deep into the underlying science and technology and use advanced modelling and experimental methods to uncover the unknowns and create cutting edge products.
This means that we can design devices based on thorough understanding of the requirements and their effects on performance and reliability and develop high-quality products that are commercially successful.
Custom wireless power & communications
Connecting an implant to the outside world is what enables remote programming, wireless charging, and closed loop therapies.
Our proven track record includes integrating standard protocols such as BLE and developing custom antennae for rapid battery charging and reliable data links, especially for highly miniaturised devices.
News & Insights
Is ultrasound the key to powering the next generation of implants?
Ultrasound can be used to charge and power even the smallest implants that are out of reach for inductive power transmission methods. How will we be able to take full advantage of ultrasound to power future implants?
How small can we go? Designing the next generation of IPGs
The trend towards greater miniaturisation offers opportunities for innovation within the implantable pulse generator (IPG) design space but can we do without batteries, and what would this mean for patients? And what are the technical challenges of smaller device design?
Personalising neurostimulation in chronic pain management
Nerve stimulation therapies for chronic pain can be very successful. But patients and clinicians face day-to-day challenges in the delivery of therapy that call for greater personalisation. Adaptive stimulation paradigms based on neural sensing data could help to achieve this – and give us additional insights.
Our Invent: Health Podcast – Pain: How to feel less pain
What is pain? Where does it start and end? In the mind, nerve endings, or somewhere else? In this podcast, we’ll be exploring the many and varied facets of this most essential of human experiences and what the future of pain relief looks like.
Epilepsy: Understanding the brain when disorders occur
Neurological disorders have a really significant patient burden, with some estimates suggesting the impact as many as 1 billion people across the globe. What will improvements to continuous monitoring devices enable for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders?
Smart Surgical Nail Monitors Bone Healing in Fracture Repair Patients
A team of scientists and engineers at The Technology Partnership (TTP) have developed a smart surgical nail that promotes fracture healing and tracks how well patients are progressing through recovery. Its design fits into the movement of data-driven, personalized care.