Accelerating AI Development for Medical Device Company
Case Study
Client
Mölnlycke Health Care is a world-leading medical device company focused on advancing performance in healthcare. Through innovative solutions in wound care, operating room efficiency, and infection prevention, Mölnlycke supports healthcare professionals in improving patient outcomes worldwide.
Business Goals
Mölnlycke Health Care set out to expand its innovation strategy by investing in artificial intelligence to support the development of an advanced internal tool. This initiative aimed to leverage AI to enhance how the organization processes and utilizes complex data across product development and operational workflows.
With an early-stage version of the AI solution already in place, Mölnlycke sought a technology partner to help refine the concept, validate the technical approach, and build a scalable path forward. A trusted recommendation led them to SOLTECH, where they engaged the team for both strategic guidance and hands-on development support.
Their goal was to transform an initial prototype into a robust, production-ready AI solution. Something capable of evolving alongside their global business while maintaining flexibility across teams, timelines, and priorities.
Business Challenge
Operating within a large, global organization introduced layers of complexity to the project. Advancing an AI-driven initiative required alignment across multiple stakeholders, as well as navigation of internal governance, access, and prioritization processes.
Additionally, the project required a development approach that could adapt to shifting timelines and varying levels of internal readiness without losing long-term momentum.
The project required advancing a complex AI solution while navigating enterprise-level dependencies, evolving priorities, and cross-functional coordination.
“Their technical capabilities are impressive. Moreover, they’ve made it easy to work with them based on our needs. Their responsiveness to our urgency has also been outstanding. One key aspect of our relationship with SOLTECH is their ability to pivot. If they had stuck to a rigid timeline, we wouldn’t be working with them anymore.”
– Allyson Bower-Willner, Marketing Director, Mölnlycke Health Care
Solutions
SOLTECH partnered with Mölnlycke using a consultative, flexible approach designed to align technical execution with enterprise realities.
The engagement began with an in-depth discovery session, where SOLTECH evaluated the existing AI prototype, gaining insight into its current capabilities and the broader business vision. This collaborative assessment helped identify technical gaps, scalability considerations, and opportunities to strengthen the overall architecture.
From there, SOLTECH developed a strategic roadmap outlining the evolution of the AI tool. This included defining key development phases, prioritizing enhancements, and establishing a framework that could support both immediate progress and long-term growth.
As the project moved into active development, SOLTECH provided a dedicated software engineer supported by a responsive team structure. This allowed Mölnlycke to scale development efforts dynamically ramping up during active build phases and adjusting as internal priorities shifted.
From a technical standpoint, SOLTECH contributed to:
- Strengthening the AI tool’s architecture to support scalability and future enhancements
- Supporting data integration and accessibility across internal systems
- Iterating on development in alignment with evolving business requirements
- Enabling a flexible delivery model that adapted to real-time project needs
This balanced approach, combining strategic planning with hands-on engineering, allowed Mölnlycke to continue progressing its AI initiative while maintaining alignment with internal processes and constraints.
Project Highlights
- Conducted comprehensive discovery and technical assessment of an early-stage AI solution
- Developed a strategic roadmap to guide AI product evolution
- Provided dedicated AI development expertise supported by a broader delivery team
- Enabled flexible scaling of development resources based on business needs
- Maintained consistent communication across email, phone, and Microsoft Teams
- Demonstrated adaptability within a complex, enterprise-level environment
Impact
SOLTECH’s partnership enabled Mölnlycke to advance its AI initiative with greater clarity, structure, and confidence. By transforming an early-stage concept into a more defined and scalable solution, the organization is now better positioned to continue building and expanding its AI capabilities.
The flexible engagement model allowed Mölnlycke to align development efforts with internal readiness, minimizing inefficiencies and ensuring that resources were used strategically. This approach also reduced the risk of rework by allowing for thoughtful iteration as priorities evolved.
In addition, SOLTECH’s technical expertise strengthened the foundation of the AI tool, creating a more stable and scalable architecture that supports future innovation. Improved alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders also contributed to more efficient decision-making and smoother project progression.
Key outcomes include:
- Accelerated progression from prototype to a more scalable AI framework
- Improved alignment between technical development and business priorities
- Increased efficiency through flexible, on-demand resource allocation
- Reduced development risk through strategic planning and iterative execution
