From Zero to Production with a Pneumatic Shockwave Therapy Device

▎The challenge

Our R&D team had never built a therapy device of this size. With the client's guidance, we bought 3 best-selling shockwave devices from the market and took them apart. Teardown analysis and user feedback revealed three common failures:

• Projectile jamming: the projectile inside the handpiece gets stuck.

• Air hose leakage: poor air-tightness causes pressure loss.

• Compressor weakness: after a period of use, pressure drops and the compressor becomes noisy and overheats.

▎Root causes and our solutions

▎How we worked together

1. Research: bought and took apart 3 best-selling models.

2. 2+ months of testing: analysed how the projectile, air hose and compressor fail.

3. 3 months of prototyping: built 5 functional prototypes for in-depth study.

4. 8+ months of iteration: repeated testing and adjustment.

5. Projectile material breakthrough: the right balance of hardness and toughness.

6. Aviation-grade air hose: custom supply with zero leakage.

7. Dual cooling: condenser plus fans, below 40°C.

8. Aging test: 5–8 million cycles per unit (simulating 3–5 years of use).

9. Samples approved: verified by the client, mass production order placed.

▎The result

After more than 8 months of development, 5 functional prototypes and up to 8 million test cycles, the client found no issues with the samples and placed a mass production order. This project marked our official entry into shockwave device manufacturing, a field we plan to keep investing in. The device has also been well received by other clients around the world.

▎Why the client chose us