R&D Services
RIB delivers medical simulation R&D from single bespoke modifications through to full manufacturing transfer and IP handover.
What We Build
RIB builds anatomical maquettes, articulated mechanical simulators, and practical training environments. Every build starts with a procedural or commercial requirement and ends in the hands of an educator.
Modifications to Existing Platforms
We build onto an existing platform to your project's requirements, adding the anatomical and physiological features needed for the presentations and procedures your learners need to practise.
Full Product Design & Manufacture
We design and manufacture a manikin around the procedure it needs to support, engineered for the market your business is targeting.
Immersive Simulation Environments
Complete training environments, including a simulated ambulance and layered extraction environments, engineered to run realistic multi-stage exercises.
Our Approach
We talk through your goals, production requirements and go-live date, whether that's the start of a study or a product launch, and lay out a timeline your team can build around. You're connected with the specialist for your project requirements, from surgical simulation to field-ready design; the same team will carry the project from brief through to delivery.
CASE STUDY
Proof it works: R42
The R42 bariatric nursing manikin started life as a bespoke design commission. The brief was specific, the timeline was tight, and the result is now in use by training programmes internationally. It's what our process looks like when clinical input and fast iteration are built in from day one.
FAQ
Find answers to common questions
How long does a project typically take?
We deliver most development projects in under a year. R42 and NOA were both designed and built within twelve months. Timeline scales with complexity: products built on existing architecture move faster than those engineered from scratch for production at scale.
Do you work with international institutions?
Yes. We have distribution partners across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, and a development history that spans academic institutions and government defence bodies. Lead times and compliance requirements are confirmed early, based on the partner and the territory.
Is our brief kept confidential?
Every brief is covered under a non-disclosure agreement as standard practice. We are equally prepared to operate under your organisation's own confidentiality terms where required.
Can we make changes after delivery?
Minor adjustments to fit and function are included within the first 30 days following delivery. Larger changes to the project scope are assessed and quoted separately, with full visibility into cost and timeline before any work begins.
Need Help Choosing the Right Solution?
Our team can help you identify the simulation tools that best support your training program.