Challenge: Securing Investment with High-Quality Prototypes
Bringing a new medical or diagnostic device to market requires more than just great ideas—it requires significant investment. Investors need to see realistic, high-quality prototypes to fully understand the product’s potential before committing funding.
Foundry Medical Innovations, a leader in medical and diagnostic device development, faced this challenge repeatedly. Their goal was to create cutting-edge, bedside diagnostic devices while securing the capital needed to bring them to market. To do so, they needed flawless prototypes that looked and functioned like final production units.
Solution: Prototyping & Design Support from Dinsmore Inc.
For over a decade, Dinsmore Inc. has partnered with Foundry Medical Innovations, supporting the development of more than 10 medical device projects. The collaboration went beyond just 3D printing—Dinsmore acted as an extension of Foundry’s engineering team, offering:
- Expert material selection for optimal strength, durability, and aesthetics.
- High-fidelity finishing and painting to create investment-ready prototypes.
- Design recommendations that improved manufacturability while reducing costs.
By leveraging Dinsmore’s expertise, Foundry Medical Innovations was able to create prototypes that impressed investors and accelerated funding efforts.
“Our clients often need quality prototypes to show prospective investors when fundraising. Dinsmore is able to finish and paint these prototypes to make them look as close to the final manufactured part as possible. Dinsmore has delivered this service several times, resulting in investment.” — Meghan Alonso, Business Development Director, Foundry Medical Innovations
Results: Faster Funding & Cost-Efficient Product Development
By working with Dinsmore, Foundry Medical Innovations achieved:
- Successful investor pitches, leading to critical funding for continued product development.
- Prototypes designed with production in mind, reducing future manufacturing costs.
- More than 10 projects completed, improving patient access to bedside diagnostic devices.
Conclusion: Prototyping That Powers Market Success
Dinsmore’s ability to turn ideas into reality with investment-ready prototypes has helped Foundry Medical Innovations streamline development, attract investors, and bring life-changing medical devices to market faster.
This long-term collaboration underscores how advanced prototyping and additive manufacturing play a crucial role in turning medical innovations into real-world solutions.