In the fast-paced world of medical technology, speed matters, but so does precision. Whether you’re a first-time innovator or scaling your next big idea, the leap from concept to creation starts with one essential step: prototyping.

Why Prototyping Matters
Prototyping is more than just making a physical model, it’s a vital phase of development that brings your device to life, tests assumptions, uncovers design flaws early, and lays the foundation for regulatory readiness. For MedTech innovators, a robust prototyping strategy can be the difference between a stalled project and a market-ready success.

But it’s not always smooth sailing.

Common Challenges in Medical Device Prototyping
Despite its importance, many innovators run into avoidable roadblocks in the prototyping phase:

Long lead times from traditional suppliers
Lack of design-for-manufacture (DFM) input early in development
Limited access to certified facilities for clean assembly or testing
High costs for small production runs
Delays caused by disconnected teams and unclear timelines

These challenges don’t just slow down development, they increase risk, strain budgets, and often lead to costly redesigns further down the line.

Salt Medical’s Rapid Prototyping Advantage

At Salt Medical, we remove those barriers with a smarter, more agile approach to medical device prototyping.

Our ISO Class 8 cleanroom, in-house machining, and vertically integrated R&D team mean we can move quickly without compromising on quality or compliance.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Design-for-manufacture support from day one
  • Expertise in complex minimally invasive devices, including catheters, guidewires, and endoscopic systems
  • Rapid iteration through 3D printing, laser processing, and precision machining
  • Seamless path to scale with our full CDMO capabilities
  • Short turnaround times, ideal for investor or clinical trial readiness

Whether you’re preparing for pre-clinical testing, investor pitches, or early production validation, we help you de-risk development while keeping momentum high.

Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life
Every MedTech breakthrough starts with a prototype. But building it doesn’t have to be complicated or costly.

At Salt Medical, we partner with you to transform concepts into functional, testable devices, ready for the next stage of development, and ultimately, the market.

Ready to prototype with confidence?
Contact us at info-irl@saltmedtec.com or learn more at saltmedtec.com/services/rapid-prototyping