FLINDERS FACTORY OF THE FUTURE

Medical Devices

Advancing medical technologies from concept to commercial impact.

The medical devices sector plays a critical role in improving health outcomes, supporting healthy ageing, enhancing quality of life and reducing pressure on healthcare systems. From implantable devices and surgical technologies to diagnostics, digital health solutions and assistive technologies, medical innovation is transforming how healthcare is delivered around the world.

Flinders University is home to a globally recognised medical technology ecosystem, bringing together expertise from engineering, healthcare, design and industry to develop innovative medical devices. Research strengths include biomechanics, sensors, artificial intelligence, advanced prototyping, signal and image analysis, data and cybersecurity, and wearable technologies.

Through the Flinders Factory of the Future, we support researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs and start-ups on their innovation journey. By connecting technical, clinical, commercial and manufacturing expertise, we help innovators progress ideas from concept through design, prototyping, validation and short-run manufacture, creating a pathway towards clinical adoption, commercialisation and scale-up.

Flinders University offers a unique combination of:

World leading medical device research
Strong clinical and healthcare partnerships
Advanced manufacturing expertise
Product development and prototyping capability
Industry collaboration networks
Commercialisation and translation experience

FORGE Medical Devices

FORGE Medical Devices is the Flinders Factory of the Future's flagship platform for medical technology innovation.

Building on the success of the Medical Device Partnering Program, FORGE Medical Devices brings together industry, clinicians, researchers and manufacturers to accelerate the translation of medical device ideas into products ready for clinical evaluation and commercial development.

Through a structured innovation pathway, FORGE Medical Devices supports project assessment, product development, prototyping, validation and industry engagement, helping to strengthen Australia's sovereign medical manufacturing capability and improve patient outcomes.

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Our impact

Research to recovery: transforming knee rehabilitation

For thousands of Australians undergoing knee replacement surgery each year, rehabilitation can be one of the hardest and most overlooked parts of recovery.

Flinders University researchers and MAXM Skate are helping people get back to doing the things they love.

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Safe Steps – Enabling safer, more accessible in-home care

A collaborative Flinders-led project is developing a step-climbing shower commode to help older Australians safely navigate bathroom obstacles without costly modifications.

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Perfect Squeeze – Improving precision in life-saving ventilation

A Flinders–industry collaboration is developing a real-time guidance system to help first responders deliver precise ventilation during resuscitation. Perfect Squeeze reduces guesswork, improving outcomes when every breath matters.

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Pulse Tile – Accelerating lifesaving decisions in cardiac arrest

A Flinders–industry collaboration is developing a compact pulse-detection device to help responders quickly identify cardiac arrest and act with confidence. Pulse Tile reduces uncertainty, enabling faster CPR decisions and improving outcomes when every second counts.

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