7 Ways Design Can Impact Orthopedic Manufacturing Costs

The costs of manufacturing orthopedic devices vary greatly depending on several factors. These include the complexity of the design, the materials used, etc.
 
Considering this it's important to understand that certain changes and modifications to design like the packaging of finished orthopedic products, can contribute to reducing the overall costs of producing expensive medical parts.
 
This article covers the seven ways design can increase or decrease orthopedic manufacturing costs, starting with the complexity of the design.

1. Design Complexity

Often, the design increases or decreases orthopedic manufacturing costs in part because of its complexity. The more complex the part, the more time it takes to make and test. This means that the larger the quantity of parts, the more time it can take to assemble and test each individually.