# S5E12 Dylann Ceriani | Prototype Injection Molding

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2024-03-22
- Length: 47m
- Episode: 12
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-03-22-s5e12-dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding
- Listen: https://teampipeline.us/dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding/

## Summary

Dylann Ceriani, co-founder and principal mechanical engineer at ProtoShop Inc., discusses the nuances of prototype injection molding for medical devices, contrasting it with high-volume production. She details cost drivers for prototype tooling, material selection rules of thumb for in-vitro diagnostics, and the regulatory landscape of ISO 13485. Ceriani also shares career advice, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy and learning from every role, from her early days in biomechanics to founding her own company.

## Chapters

- [0:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-03-22-s5e12-dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding#t=51) Introduction and Career Journey
- [5:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-03-22-s5e12-dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding#t=349) Prototype vs. Production Injection Molding
- [8:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-03-22-s5e12-dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding#t=482) Cost Drivers and Timeline for Prototype Tooling
- [11:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-03-22-s5e12-dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding#t=676) Material Selection for Medical Devices
- [12:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-03-22-s5e12-dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding#t=755) Minimizing Mold Costs and Design Tips
- [17:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-03-22-s5e12-dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding#t=1032) 3D Printing and Emerging Technologies
- [29:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-03-22-s5e12-dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding#t=1746) Regulatory Requirements and ISO 13485
- [38:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-03-22-s5e12-dylann-ceriani-prototype-injection-molding#t=2320) Career Advice and Self-Advocacy

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- ProtoShop Inc (company)
- University of California Berkeley (other)
- ABS (material)
- Polycarbonate (material)
- Polypropylene (material)
- ISO 13485 (other)
- FDA (other)
- SolidWorks (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [IDology #2 - Prototyping in product development](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2022-11-15-idology-2-prototyping-in-product-development) (IDology)
- [#393: Engineering MedTech Success: Simplifying Prototypes, Pivoting Strategy, and Creating Complex Designs with Justin Bushko](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2024-11-29-393-engineering-medtech-success-simplifying-prototypes-pivoting-strategy-and-cre) (Global Medical Device Podcast)
- [Meet a Guru: Laura Court](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2021-05-19-meet-a-guru-laura-court) (Global Medical Device Podcast)
- [#461: Why Manufacturing is Part of Product Development with Mike Dolphin](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2026-06-22-461-why-manufacturing-is-part-of-product-development-with-mike-dolphin) (Global Medical Device Podcast)
- [223: Mechanical Prototype Parts vs. Pre-Production Parts for Plastic Inventions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2024-04-26-223-mechanical-prototype-parts-vs-pre-production-parts-for-plastic-inventions) (Product Startup)

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