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Megan Steck, Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Element Science | MedTech & AI
September 30, 2026
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About this episode
In this episode of Digital Leaders Club, Megan Steck, Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Element Science, discusses medical device manufacturing, AI, connected healthcare, product development, and the challenges of scaling innovative technology while maintaining quality and patient safety.
In this episode
- 00:00Episode Preview & Intro
- 01:11Introduction to Element Science and Megan Steck
- 03:47The Patient-Centric Approach of Wearable Defibrillators
- 06:27Innovations in Wearable Technology for Cardiac Care
- 08:54Manufacturing Challenges and Quality Assurance
- 11:35Automation in Medical Device Production
- 14:00Business Models in Connected Medical Devices
- 16:46Data Collection and Machine Learning in Cardiac Devices
- 19:14The Role of AI in Modern Medical Devices
- 21:42Engineering Integration: Physical and Digital Worlds
- 23:43Enhancing Day-to-Day Efficiencies
- 24:04Future Aspirations and Challenges in Medical Device Development
- 25:14Identifying and Addressing Inefficiencies
- 27:45Opportunities for Patient Experience Improvement
- 30:38Aligning Organizational Goals for Success
- 33:01Navigating Difficult Decisions in Scaling
- 35:11Leveraging Technology and AI for Innovation
- 37:42Quickfire Insights on Medical Devices
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- MedicalDevices
- HealthcareTechnology
- AI
- MedTech
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- ConnectedHealthcare
- MedicalTechnology
- Innovation