Kinneir Dufort

Kinneir Dufort is a renowned company specializing in user-centered design and product development, catering to global medical, consumer, and industrial clients. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services that encompasses research and strategy, human factors, engineering, product and packaging design, digital solutions, electronics and software development, as well as prototyping and testing. It boasts extensive in-house prototyping capabilities, including 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, vacuum casting, painting and finishing, fabrication, and assembly. Kinneir Dufort is committed to sustainability, operating a dedicated Sustainability Lab to help integrate sustainable practices into projects and assist clients in achieving their environmental objectives. The company holds ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring adherence to stringent industry standards for medical device and quality management systems. Notably, Kinneir Dufort has collaborated with health-tech company Monk to develop the world’s first at-home smart ice bath and cold-water therapy app. It has also conducted a life cycle assessment for Össur’s Power Knee, which helped identify environmental impact hotspots and provided insights for future product development. Additionally, the firm is actively involved in developing innovative drug delivery systems such as prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, pen injectors, patch injectors, large volume wearables, inhalers, and nebulisers. Advanced technologies like Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are utilized to predict and optimize product performance.