A FIELD WITH GREAT PROMISE

摘要

It's an exciting time to be a medical device designer and engineer. The constant evolution of existing technologies and the emergence of new ones continue to challenge us. The popularity of wearable health devices cannot be ignored since the consumer in all of us sees the positive effect they're having on our healthcare system. According to a recent report, "Wearable Medical Devices Market," published by Transparency Market Research, the global market for wearable medical devices was valued at $2 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $5.8 billion in 2019. The market potential for the wearable medical device industry is real, but if you're an engineer or a designer you may need some guidance navigating the development process.