End-to-end design for safe, compliant and high-performance equipment
Products that protect lives must work flawlessly in the toughest conditions. At MMID, we specialize in safety product design and development that meets the strictest reliability and compliance requirements.
From security product design to life safety product development and personal protection product development, our multidisciplinary teams ensure every solution is robust, user-centered, and ready for certification. By combining engineering depth with usability expertise, we deliver safety-critical product design you, and the people who depend on them, can trust.
What types of safety and security products do we develop?
Designing for safety means going beyond functionality, it means creating solutions that perform reliably under pressure, protect users in critical moments, and comply with demanding regulations. At MMID, our expertise in life safety equipment development covers a wide range of applications, from fire safety product design and emergency response equipment to access control system design for secure environments. Unlike general industrial products, these solutions require a focus on safety-critical product development, where risk mitigation, usability, and certification are integral from day one.
Each project demonstrates how our multidisciplinary teams combine engineering expertise, human-centered design, and regulatory insight to create products that people can depend on when it matters most.
We have supported clients in bringing essential safety products to market, such as:
Why MMID for your safety or security product?
Choosing the right safety product design company is critical when developing solutions that protect people’s lives. With over 30 years of experience across medical, industrial, and safety-critical industries, MMID brings proven expertise in life safety systems development. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that every product is engineered for reliability, usability, and certification from the very first concept.
By partnering with us, companies benefit from:
-> Faster time-to-market through our structured LUCID process.
-> Reduced risk thanks to integrated compliance and testing expertise.
-> User-centered solutions designed for real-world safety contexts.
We are trusted by leading organizations in healthcare, industrial equipment, and safety technology, delivering products that meet international standards while creating lasting value for our clients.
Our safety product development process
Developing safety-critical equipment requires a structured, transparent, and compliant path. With our LUCID process, MMID transforms ideas into validated products, ensuring reliability, usability, and certification every step of the way.
1. Vision
Every project starts with a clear strategy. We define the product’s safety objectives, target markets, and regulatory requirements together with our clients. Early risk assessments and stakeholder insights help shape a vision that balances user needs, compliance, and business goals. This foundation ensures all development efforts stay aligned with delivering a safe and effective product.
2. Definition
We translate the vision into tangible concepts. Early prototypes of PPE or safety devices are built and tested with end users to validate ergonomics, usability, and safety features. Gathering structured feedback at this stage reduces risk and confirms that the product addresses real-world challenges, while proving feasibility before major investments are made.
3. Specification
At this stage, all disciplines come together. Mechanical, electronic, and software elements are integrated into a coherent design that reflects both user requirements and compliance needs. We create detailed specifications, covering materials, performance parameters, and safety-critical functions, ensuring the product can withstand demanding conditions while remaining manufacturable.
4. Verification
We conduct extensive testing to confirm compliance with industry standards. For life safety products, this may include endurance, environmental, and usability tests, as well as risk analyses against norms like ISO, EN, or NIOSH. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with testing institutes where needed to ensure that the product performs reliably under real-life conditions.
5. Optimization
Based on test results, we refine the product to improve robustness, ease of assembly, and cost efficiency. By focusing on producibility and repeatability, we make sure the design can be scaled while still meeting strict safety and quality requirements.
6. Realisation
We guide the product through pilot production, ensuring that processes and suppliers are aligned with regulatory expectations. Validation activities confirm that every part and assembly meets the required safety standards, paving the way for certification and reliable manufacturing.
7. Implementation
The final stage is about preparing for market introduction. We support documentation, certification, and production ramp-up, ensuring a smooth transition from validated prototype to finished product. With MMID’s structured process, companies can confidently launch safety-critical equipment that users can trust.
Case studies: innovating security devices and protective equipment
Our track record in safety-critical product development speaks through the projects we deliver. From advanced respiratory protection systems and fire safety equipment design to emergency detection devices and access control solutions, MMID has helped leading organizations bring reliable, compliant, and user-focused products to market.
Dräger PSS® AirBoss: Advanced Protection
A cutting-edge SCBA system, designed to provide superior respiratory protection and comfort. Ideal for firefighters and emergency responders, it combines advanced technology, ergonomics, and durability to ensure optimal performance in demanding conditions.
Dräger PSS® AirBoss: Advanced Protection
A cutting-edge SCBA system, designed to provide superior respiratory protection and comfort. Ideal for firefighters and emergency responders, it combines advanced technology, ergonomics, and durability to ensure optimal performance in demanding conditions.
Dräger PSS® AirBoss: Advanced Protection
A cutting-edge SCBA system, designed to provide superior respiratory protection and comfort. Ideal for firefighters and emergency responders, it combines advanced technology, ergonomics, and durability to ensure optimal performance in demanding conditions.
Mask-Integrated Communication Unit
Develop a communication system for full face masks that can be operated intuitively to ensure excellent communication between firemen, even under extreme circumstances.
Mask-Integrated Communication Unit
Develop a communication system for full face masks that can be operated intuitively to ensure excellent communication between firemen, even under extreme circumstances.
Mask-Integrated Communication Unit
Develop a communication system for full face masks that can be operated intuitively to ensure excellent communication between firemen, even under extreme circumstances.
Secure Elegance: Lifeline Speedlane Swing
a blend of security and design for corporate environments. It offers efficient user experience with intuitive sensors and LED indicators, redefining secure access with style.
Secure Elegance: Lifeline Speedlane Swing
a blend of security and design for corporate environments. It offers efficient user experience with intuitive sensors and LED indicators, redefining secure access with style.
Secure Elegance: Lifeline Speedlane Swing
a blend of security and design for corporate environments. It offers efficient user experience with intuitive sensors and LED indicators, redefining secure access with style.
Access Innovation: Wanzl's SlidingDoor
a cutting-edge automatic sliding door for diverse applications. It features advanced drive technology and customizable design, enhancing accessibility and space utilization with modern aesthetics.
Access Innovation: Wanzl's SlidingDoor
a cutting-edge automatic sliding door for diverse applications. It features advanced drive technology and customizable design, enhancing accessibility and space utilization with modern aesthetics.
Access Innovation: Wanzl's SlidingDoor
a cutting-edge automatic sliding door for diverse applications. It features advanced drive technology and customizable design, enhancing accessibility and space utilization with modern aesthetics.
The D-Sign Emergency Lighting Solution
Our collaborative creation with Famostar. An iconic, modular, and user-friendly emergency lighting system, designed for cost-efficiency and innovative appeal.
The D-Sign Emergency Lighting Solution
Our collaborative creation with Famostar. An iconic, modular, and user-friendly emergency lighting system, designed for cost-efficiency and innovative appeal.
The D-Sign Emergency Lighting Solution
Our collaborative creation with Famostar. An iconic, modular, and user-friendly emergency lighting system, designed for cost-efficiency and innovative appeal.
FAQ about safety and security product development
What is safety and security product design?
It is the process of creating equipment that protects people’s lives in high-risk environments. Unlike general industrial design, safety and security product design focuses on compliance, risk mitigation, and usability under critical conditions.
What makes a product “safety-critical”?
A product is safety-critical when its failure can result in injury or loss of life. Examples include respiratory protection, fire safety equipment, and emergency detection systems. These products must undergo rigorous testing and certification before entering the market.
What compliance standards do you support (UL, NFPA, CE)?
MMID designs products in line with international standards, including UL, NFPA, CE, ISO, NIOSH, and EN certifications. Our multidisciplinary teams ensure compliance is embedded from the first concept.
Do you offer full-service development for emergency response products?
Yes. From early vision and prototyping to verification, compliance validation, and launch, we provide end-to-end development services for emergency response products and protective equipment.
How do you ensure product reliability in life-threatening situations?
We integrate risk analysis, iterative prototyping, and real-world testing into every stage of development. By simulating extreme conditions and involving end users early, we make sure products are safe, reliable, and trusted when they are most needed.
Manufacture your protective equipment and devices with MMID
Ready to bring your protective equipment or security devices to market? Whether you are developing a new safety-critical device or refining an existing concept, our team is here to support you from vision to launch!