Case Study: Braemar achieves faster heart monitor prototyping and launch with Protolabs

Braemar uses injection molding for prototyping, low-volume production, and a faster launch to market

Braemar, a manufacturer of specialized heart monitoring devices, faced a challenge in accelerating product development. The company needed to create affordable, functional prototypes using production-grade materials for rigorous testing, as well as a source for low-volume manufacturing. Their previous methods, like stereolithography 3D printing, did not provide parts with the necessary material integrity. They turned to Protolabs and its quick-turn injection molding service to solve this.

Protolabs provided a solution through its rapid injection molding service, which delivered durable, molded prototype parts in as little as three to five days. This allowed Braemar to perform extensive functional testing, often to standards twice as rigorous as required. The vendor's service also supported low-volume production runs of up to 5,000 units. As a result, Braemar significantly accelerated its time to market, reducing its development cycle to just three to six months for new products.

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Gary Swenson

Senior Mechanical Engineer