Nextern Makes an Impact at AHA Twin-Cities Heart Walk

Nextern Walks towards Cardiovascular Health   At Nextern, we’re not just about innovative medical devices; we care about making an impact towards better solutions for cardiovascular health. Last year was Nextern’s first year taking part in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in the Twin Cities. Encouraged by the opportunity to make a tangible difference, […]

Unlock Teamwork with Ensemble Programming

In an era where remote work is the new norm, software development teams seek methodologies that not only enhance productivity but also foster the Nextern environment of collaboration and innovation. Ensemble Programming emerges as a pivotal strategy in this context, offering a framework that leverages collective intelligence for software development. Nextern’s software engineering team has […]

Modern Practices Turbocharge Medical Device Software Engineering

Name(Required) First Last Email Medical Device Software Application Development requires many artifacts to satisfy requirements of regulatory bodies and industry standards. Often Software teams don’t think they can leverage modern ways of developing software due to the constraints of these regulations. Nextern’s software engineering team focuses creating modern solution by developing robust, easy to use […]

How Nextern Applies Our Values to Our Work

At Nextern, we know that creating the best quality medical devices means fostering a culture that supports our partner’s needs. As a collaborative medical device company, we provide design expertise, engineering and manufacturing for your next medical device project. Our foundation is built upon three core pillars: Inspire, Impact, and Integrity. These core values guide […]

5 Innovative Medical Devices Shaping Patient Care

The medical device industry is constantly evolving. Rarely do engineers see a project and consider it finished. Instead, they constantly seek new ways to enhance a device to improve the user experience, optimize the efficiency and accuracy of the instrument or deliver increasingly better patient-centered care.  New medical technology, and improvements on existing devices, is […]

Medical Device Prototyping: What You Need to Know Before Beginning

Medical device engineering positively impacts patients, caregivers and doctors around the world. New medical devices, instruments and technology are constantly in the works, incorporating the latest user designs and software to refine the capabilities and improve patient experiences.  Bringing a new medical device to market requires extensive prototyping processes to ensure the final product is […]

3 Emerging Trends in Healthcare Equipment

Advances in healthcare technology in the last decade or two have dramatically improved the care patients receive. Outpatient home care, clinical care and inpatient treatments are continuing to evolve and advance to cater to a higher level of standard and quality for patients of all backgrounds. Technology trends in healthcare have been accelerated as a […]

5 Things That Can Affect the Timeline of Your Medical Device Prototype

Time and budget are of utmost importance during the prototype development process for new medical devices. Maintaining projections for new medical equipment is critical for medical device manufacturers and designers who are looking to bring a product to market quickly and efficiently. Creating a medical device prototype requires deliberate and specific steps and processes to […]

How Long Does It Take for a Medical Device To Make It to Market?

New or improved medical devices, including wearable sensors, intravenous needles, or other equipment and instruments are important developments for the industry and the care of patients around the world. While many existing devices are helpful currently, improvements can be made to optimize the experience of the user.  But simply creating a new medical device isn’t […]

How to Leverage IoT in Medical Device Manufacturing

In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has taken the manufacturing industry by storm. Thanks to the intelligent systems that enable users to share data, access information and streamline various processes via cloud operating systems, manufacturing has become increasingly automated and optimized. The medical device manufacturing industry is no exception.  As engineers continue to […]