Before you commit to developing a medical device, make sure the intellectual property (IP) stands up to real-world engineering demands.

Many promising ideas look good on paper but fail when subjected to practical scrutiny. Our guide introduces the Acid Test—a simple checklist to evaluate whether your idea is ready for development.

• Startup Leaders: Looking to commercialize innovative technology without risking costly missteps.
• Investors: Evaluating early-stage medical devices for feasibility and reliability.
• Engineering Teams: Ensuring your work is built on solid, replicable foundations.

• Avoid Costly Failures: Identify weak points in your IP before investing in prototypes, trials, or commercialization.
• Streamline Decision-Making: Use a clear, actionable framework to assess technology readiness.
• Save Time: Quickly filter out concepts that are unlikely to succeed in real-world applications.

• How to verify replicable results for your research findings.
• How to determine whether a technology is prototype-ready.
• How to ensure your device solves a real-world problem that matters.

"Marcus Engineering has been a great partner for Lasertel for many years. Their team offers an amazing breadth and depth of knowledge, which they always seem willing to share. I have had the privilege of working personally with them on a number of development efforts of different sizes.

Their thoughtful approach to engineering and their attention to detail have made them invaluable resources for me and my team as we work toward the best engineering solutions.

With Marcus Engineering, it feels more like a partnership rather than merely a customer-supplier relationship, which makes all the difference."

Eric Ruben, Lasertel