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Medical Engineering

With a holistic approach to market-ready products, whywedo. stands for reliable, sustainable, and regulatory-compliant medical device development.

What really matters

What makes medical engineering special

Medical technology demands the highest level of precision — not only in design, but also in safety, usability, and sustainability.

We combine innovation and engineering to create products that meet the highest standards and truly improve everyday life. For us, this means:

Regulatory compliance
Development in accordance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and MDR requirements

Risk management
Early detection and minimization of risks

Usability engineering
User-centered design and patient safety as core principles

Validation & Verification
Ensuring reliable performance through comprehensive testing

Sustainability
Developing durable and resource-efficient solutions

Challenges we love

Our expertise in Medical Engineering

We support MedTech companies from the initial idea to market-ready products — combining technical excellence with a strong focus on regulatory requirements and sustainability.

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Research & Development

We manage the entire process — from initial sketches and technical concept development to building functional prototypes in our in-house workshop.
Let’s develop your product together!

Materials & Manufacturing Expertise

We help you select the best processes for precision, durability, and sustainability.
Need help choosing the right materials or manufacturing processes?

Regulatory Expertise

We provide comprehensive documentation, risk analysis, and support throughout the approval process.
Need support with your approval process?

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Our work bridges design, engineering, and real-world application needs.
Looking for an holistic development approach?

Safety & Quality

In our work, we follow the highest standards for use in everyday medical practice.
Want to make sure your product meets medical standards?

User-centred approach

Based on a deep understanding of your users, we develop tailored products that create real value.
Want to make a real difference?

How we work

Holistic approach

For us, medical engineering goes beyond technology. We view every project in the context of usability, product lifecycle, and market requirements.

Our solutions are built to perform today — and remain reliable in the future.

Project examples:

Person in profile with exoskeleton on leg moving forward


Challenge

Developing complex medical devices that combine high technical performance with everyday usability.

Solution

With our engineering expertise, we developed prostheses and exoskeletons that combine precision, durability, and user comfort.

Result

Products that improve the quality of life for people with limited mobility worldwide.

Rollator of the future: 3D construction


Challenge

Making mobility safer and more comfortable for our aging population.

Solution

Developing an ergonomic, lightweight, and user-friendly rollator — from research and concept development to material selection and final design.

Result

A solution that sets new standards in ergonomics, usability, and innovation.

WHAT WE OFFER

OUR STRENGTHS AT A GLANCE

Meet the team

Our engineering team

Our team focuses on user-centred, systemic and interdisciplinary engineering – from ideation and rapid prototyping to technical development and near-series prototypes of complex medtech systems.

whywedo. Paula Klinkert whywedo. Paula Klinkert
Paula
Klinkert

Mechanical Engineer
Human Technology in Sports & Medicine

Combines creative concept development with strong technical expertise and a holistic system perspective – from initial idea to near-production prototype.

  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • biomechanical analysis
  • technical design
  • Usability engineering in accordance with IEC 62366-1
  • Risk management in accordance with ISO 14971
  • Orthoses, prostheses & exoskeletons

Several years of research and development at Ottobock SE & co. KGaA.

whywedo. Paul Weber whywedo. Paul Weber
Paul
Weber
Engineer
 

Works from ideation through detailed mechanical and electrical engineering design – including programming, simulation, sensor technology and validation. 

  • Human-Robot Interfaces
  • robotics
  • Electronics & Embedded Systems
  • CAD-CAM workflows
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Orthoses, prostheses & exoskeletons

Several years of research and development experience at Ottobock SE & co. KGaA.

whywedo. Benedikt Dieser whywedo. Benedikt Dieser
Benedikt
Dieser
Product Developer & Geoinformatics Specialist

Focused on developing sensor-based and mechatronic systems, with a strong emphasis on precision, reliability and clinical applicability.

  • Sensor integration
  • signal processing
  • Development of interactive hardware and data acquisition solutions
whywedo. Anncharlott Garzareck whywedo. Anncharlott Garzareck
Anncharlott Garzareck
Industrial Designer
 

Works at the interface between design and engineering, focusing on intuitive usability, durability and environmental responsibility.

  • Functional, ergonomic and user-centred product design
  • Research on sustainable materials
  • Implementation of physical prototypes
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OUR VISION

We believe in engineering that serves people. Every project is an opportunity to use technology in a meaningful way – to improve health, quality of life and sustainability.

OUR PARTNERS

Partnering with Barski Design

Barski is known for excellent, user-centred medical design. We complement this with strong engineering expertise to deliver technically excellent solutions.

Turn your medtech ideas into reliable, market-ready products with our engineering expertise!

We look forward to hearing from you.

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