Designing Medical Devices Comes With Unique Pressures:
✔ Long regulatory approval cycles
✔ Component obsolescence risk
✔ Strict EMC & safety requirements
✔ Continuous 24/7 operational demands
✔ Precision visualisation for clinical confidence
Medical device development cycles can span years. Component stability, lifecycle planning and regulatory alignment are as critical as performance. FORTEC UK supports medical OEMs with engineered display and power solutions designed for long-term availability, reliability and integration confidence.
High-Reliability TFT Display Solutions
Engineered for accurate data visualisation in diagnostic, monitoring and laboratory equipment.
Key Engineering Benefits:Â
- Â High brightness and contrast for precise image interpretationÂ
- Â Wide viewing angles for multi-operator environmentsÂ
- Â Extended temperature rangesÂ
- Â Long backlight lifetime (50K+ hours typical) UL approvals for US & Canada market integration
Medical-Grade Touch Integration
PCAP solutions tuned for:
- Gloved operation
- Sterile environments
- High-frequency usage
Engineering Benefits:
- Tuned sensitivity
- EMI resilience
- Chemically strengthened cover glass
- Custom glass printing & bonding options
Why Engineers Choose FORTEC for Medical Design
- Reduced integration riskÂ
- Long-term product availabilityÂ
- Proven performance in real clinical environmentsÂ
- Customisation aligned to ISO 13485 projects
Touch Firmware Tuning for Contaminants
Recognising the unique challenges in medical settings, our touch solutions are fine-tuned for:
- Contaminant Resistance: Specially calibrated to maintain functionality in the presence of contaminants like blood and saline.
- Reliable Operation: Ensuring that touch interfaces remain responsive and accurate, even in challenging conditions.
Enhanced Clarity and Durability with Optical Bonding
FORTEC’s Vacubond optical bonding technology improves both visibility and reliability in demanding medical applications:
- Reduced reflections for improved readability under clinical lighting
- Increased mechanical strength for long-term durability
- Improved contrast and optical performance for accurate diagnostics
Designed for environments where clarity directly impacts decision-making
Engineered for Compliance, Stability, and Long Lifecycles
Medical environments are complex, with multiple electronic systems operating simultaneously.
Our solutions are designed to:
- Withstand electromagnetic interference for stable system performance
- Support long product lifecycles, reducing redesign and requalification risk
- Ensure continuity of supply for regulated medical devices
Critical for ISO 13485 projects and long-term platform design
Integrated Embedded Platforms, Simplifying Medical System Design
Modern medical devices require seamless interaction between display, computing, and system interfaces.
FORTEC delivers fully integrated solutions that combine:
- Display + touch + embedded computing
- Real-time system interaction and data processing
- Connectivity to hospital systems and medical software
This reduces development complexity and accelerates time to market.
Moving from component supply to complete system integration