Device DevelopmentExcels in Rapid Development Centers D 8 Cov esign and material choices can have a long-term impact on manufacturing costs and efficiencies for medical device manufacturers. When they work together with experienced component manufacturers from the start of a project, they can save time, reduce costs, and produce premium quality products, while keeping an eye on the goal of a smooth transition to serial production. In addition, adherence to design for manufacturing (DfM) principles ensures efficient and cost-effective processes at high volumes (see the sidebar, " Defining DfM " ). This article addresses the challenges medical device manufacturers face when it comes to designing a product and bringing it to market quickly and how a dedicated team of experts at a rapid development center (RDC) can improve this process. The Discrepancy Between Design Cost and Demand Expectations To remain competitive and offer affordable therapies to patients, medical device manufacturers are constantly looking to reduce the manufacturing costs of devices in developwww.medicaldesignbriefs.com ToC Medical Design Briefs, March 2022http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com