Market Analysis for Novel DNA Extraction Technology
Kestrel conducted a market feasibility analysis and worked with the client to develop a commercial exploitation plan for a ground-breaking DNA Extraction and Isolation (DEI) membrane technology Background: Extraction of DNA for purification and analysis is widely used in many clinical, diagnostic, research, environmental and pathology applications. In human diagnostics the process can be painful […]
Market Analysis for Novel Additive Manufacturing Process
Kestrel gathered industrial, clinical and commercial insight into the market potential for a novel post-processing technology used in metal additive manufacturing. Background: Additive manufacture (AM) has evolved from resin and polymer powder-based Rapid Prototyping (RP) technology to produce components with unique geometries manufactured at scale. Metal additive manufacture applies this technology to Ti, Co-Cr and […]
Market Analysis for Novel Guided Growth Control Technology
Kestrel researched clinical and commercial applications and gathered insights into the market potential for a novel guided growth control system used in paediatric lower limb growth defect correction. Background: Misalignment of lower limb joints as a result of unevenly growing bones is a debilitating condition affecting children as young as 3 years, but more common […]
Market Exploitation for Novel Food Preservation and Cooking Technology
Kestrel and CMS conducted a market and technical feasibility analysis to develop a commercial exploitation plan for a ground-breaking food preservation and cooking technology. Background: Around 30 – 40% of fresh food is wasted in the food supply chain, with a large proportion due to spoilage. With rising food prices and food insecurity, food waste […]
Market assessment of microneedle drug delivery technology
Background: Microneedles are arrays of tiny needles used as an alternative to large hypodermic syringes in transdermal and subcutaneous drug delivery. Microneedles are safer, less frightening for patients and less painful than traditional injections. Dublin’s UCD developed a novel approach to fabricating hollow microneedles that could overcome limitations of existing microneedle solutions and that offer an […]
Development of Ophthalmic Surgical Instrument to assist surgeons and to reduce operating times
Kestrel partnered with and project managed 10 other companies to develop functional prototypes for usability testing Background: Ophthalmic surgery is delicate, time-consuming and highly-skilled. Surgeons are under constant pressure to reduce operating times while maintaining quality and consistency. Requirement A leading ophthalmic surgeon and innovator identified an opportunity for a device that would improve the […]
Market analysis for new cartilage repair technology
Market analysis for new cartilage repair technology Kestrel provided industry, clinical and commercial insight into the market potential for a novel long-term cartilage repair solution Background: Cartilage is the smooth, hard, white material found in joints that allows our joints to move freely. Cartilage damage can be caused by injury and disease, is painful and […]
Pressurised Metered-Dose Inhaler (pMDi)Valve Investigation and Testing Programme
Pressurised Metered-Dose Inhaler (pMDi)Valve Investigation and Testing Programme Background A Kestrel client was engaged by a major European pharma customer to evaluate the use of less environmentally damaging pressured Meter Dose Inhaler (pMDI) propellant gasses in existing canister designs. The investigation included testing of existing canister valve designs and an assessment of an accelerated leak […]