Since 2016, ALTEN China has established a strong local partnership with a leading healthcare technology company in China. The collaboration covers multiple technical areas, including hardware development, software engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, testing and validation, quality management, and project management.

Facing increasing market demands for innovation, product reliability, and regulatory compliance, the client required a partner capable of providing comprehensive technical support across all stages of product development. ALTEN China leveraged its multidisciplinary expertise and local delivery capabilities to help the client achieve operational excellence and continuous product improvement.

Challenges

The healthcare technology industry faces several key challenges:

• Complex product portfolio:Products ranging from MR, CT, DR, monitors, oral healthcare devices, to defibrillators require diverse technical expertise across HW, SW, and mechanical domains.
• High quality and regulatory standards: Strict compliance requirements, including FMEA, APQP/PPAP, control plans, MSA, SPC, and defect management, demand rigorous processes.
• Global and local coordination:Efficient collaboration across multiple locations and global teams is critical for project delivery and supplier localization.
• Integration of multi-disciplinary engineering:Seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components is essential to ensure reliability, safety, and performance.

The client needed a partner with strong capabilities in system validation, testing, quality management, and cross-domain engineering to support both local operations and global standards.

Solutions

ALTEN China established a multidisciplinary engineering team to provide end-to-end solutions:

1. Hardware Engineering

• Designed and optimized mechanical structures using CAD tools and simulation analysis.
• Supported prototype development and manufacturability improvements.

2. Software Development

• Developed software for embedded systems, consoles, and firmware using languages such as C#/C++ and Python.
• Implemented agile practices for rapid iteration and continuous integration.

3. Mechanical Engineering

• Created 3D models, BOM structures, and 2D drawings in Creo.
• Supported product design optimization and integration with hardware and software components.

4. Electrical Engineering

• Designed circuits, PCBA layouts, and system electronics.
• Utilized SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD for electrical and mechanical integration.

5. System Validation & Testing

• Conducted system validation, CT maintenance testing, and defect analysis.
• Developed comprehensive test cases to ensure performance, safety, and reliability.

6. Project Management & Supplier Localization (PMO)

• Managed healthcare system development projects and coordinated supplier localization initiatives.
• Ensured alignment between local delivery teams and global standards.

7. Quality Management (SQE)

• Applied APQP/PPAP methodologies, including FMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and quality issue resolution.

Outcomes

Through continuous support and local engineering expertise, ALTEN China delivered significant value:

• Improved product quality and reliability: Rigorous validation and testing ensured compliance with global healthcare standards.
• Faster project delivery: Agile processes and local technical support accelerated product iterations and launch timelines.
• Cross-disciplinary integration: Seamless coordination between HW, SW, ME, and EE domains improved system performance and manufacturability.
• Enhanced supplier localization: Efficient collaboration with local suppliers strengthened supply chain resilience and reduced dependency on global resources.
• Operational excellence:Comprehensive project management and quality oversight ensured sustainable, scalable delivery.

This case demonstrates ALTEN China’s ability to provide end-to-end engineering support for complex healthcare technology products, enabling clients to maintain high quality, compliance, and efficiency across multiple product lines and locations.