Study goals
To analyze the process of developing innovative health products using immersive technologies and 3D printing, evaluating project management practices, in the light of the literature and practical application in a large Brazilian company in the sector.
Relevance / originality
The study explores product development methodologies and market strategies in a highly regulated healthcare context, discussing challenges and solutions for the adoption of emerging technologies that are still not widespread in Brazilian diagnostic medicine.
Methodology / approach
Retrospective, descriptive and qualitative case study in a large company in the health sector, using data collected from meetings, reports and internal company materials, aligned with the literature on product development and project management.
Main results
The project advanced in the integration of management and innovation practices, but presented gaps in financial feasibility and prioritization, which impacted its execution. Immersive technologies have shown potential in niches such as gestational recall and surgical planning.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Integration of project management concepts and development of innovative products for the health sector. It proposes reflections on the alignment between theory and practice, highlighting limitations of the partial application of economic feasibility methodologies in innovative projects.
Social / management contributions
Presents insights for managers on the adoption of emerging technologies in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of integrated planning, financial viability, and lifecycle monitoring of products based on innovative technologies.