Introducing our new senior Human Factors lead
31 October 2023
Expanding Springboard’s commitment to delivering user-centred excellence Springboard, a leading innovator in medical device design and engineering, is proud to…
Are kid gloves needed for biologics?
16 October 2023
Biologic drugs have revolutionised the field of medicine by offering innovative treatment options for various chronic and life-threatening diseases. Unlike…
A child is not a small adult. Challenges and solutions in developing drug delivery devices for children
16 October 2023
Paediatricians have been known to say, “a child is not a small adult!”. Why do they say this, and what…
Design controls in medical device development: Ensuring safety and quality
20 June 2023
The development of medical devices is a complex and highly regulated process that requires meticulous attention to detail and a…
3 key challenges that inhalation devices face for drug delivery
7 June 2023
Inhalation devices play a crucial role in drug delivery, especially for treating respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive…
How to find the best contract R&D partners
10 May 2023
“Most of us understand that innovation is enormously important. It’s the only insurance against irrelevance” Gary Hamel “Innovation requires the…
The next generation of microneedles; harnessing a billion years of evolution
12 April 2023
In this article, we consider examples of nature’s solutions to four challenges faced by microneedles for drug delivery. For each challenge,…
A Sight for Sore Eyes: Challenges and Innovations in Ophthalmic Drug Delivery
20 March 2023
Ethan Miller and Kristien De Clercq discuss recent advancements and current challenges in the field of ophthalmology, including the trend towards preservative-free multidose…
Sustainability panel at Pharmapack …collaboration and communication are key
27 February 2023
Springboard’s Kristien De Clercq hosted the sustainability panel at the recent Pharmapack conference in Paris. The panel, consisted of major…