Inertia
Inertia is an innovation-driven firm delivering end-to-end design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing for medical, clean tech, industrial, safety, and advanced hardware industries. Distinguished by their tightly integrated evidence-based approach—including strategy, human factors, regulatory and advanced manufacturing—they execute at every phase: from early startup product validation through SMB innovation acceleration, to full-scale manufacturing for large enterprises. Their unique differentiator lies in the seamless integration of product strategy, development, and manufacturing under one roof—enabling clients to optimize quality, achieve rapid speed-to-market, and realize measurable cost and risk reductions. With robust quality systems, client-centered project management, and a reputation for transparency, Inertia consistently sets new standards for product innovation and commercialization.
Inertia
34 Kern Road, Unit 3, North York, Ontario, Canada, M3B 1T1
What We Do
A patient-focused infotainment system designed for in-bore use during MRI procedures, enhancing patient comfort and compliance. Achieved with innovative, multi-process, fast-track manufacturing strategies.
Highly accurate, robust weather station solutions for agricultural and industrial use, designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions while delivering precise data.
An AI-powered agricultural robot designed to selectively identify and remove weeds without damaging crops, improving efficiency and sustainability in modern farming.
A carbonation solution capable of carbonating any liquid and infusing real ingredients into drinks, targeting the food and beverage sector for streamlined drink creation.
Concierge prototype development for complex, high-spec plastics in medical and diagnostic devices, including process and material selection, rapid tooling, precision finishing, and assembly guidance for clinical, demo, or validation use.
Product development strategy and support covering design review, prototype development, and manufacturing readiness for early-stage companies. Services address BOM cost, product-market fit, rapid iteration, and manufacturing planning.
Product innovation strategy and on-demand, outsourced engineering teams to help SMEs overcome capacity bottlenecks, improve competitiveness, reduce cycle time, and establish robust innovation pipelines.
End-to-end manufacturing solutions covering manufacturing strategy, strategic sourcing, production validation, pilot and low-volume manufacturing, post-launch support, and stringent quality planning and management. Services are embedded from early design to scale, ensuring reliability, resilience, and compliance.
Application Area
Show More (11)Diagnostics
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Battlefield Resuscitation
Key People
Ray Minato
President & Founder
Chris Clapinson
VP Product Strategy
Gareth Kenworthy
VP Product Development
Zindzi Morris-Alleyne
Manager, Partnerships
News & Updates
Recognized among Canada's top growing companies.
Recipient of a Good Design Award for excellence in product design.
Finalist for the Medical Design Excellence Awards, reflecting recognition in medtech innovation.
Honored by the International Design Excellence Awards for outstanding product design.
Analyzes how US tariffs impact medical device manufacturing strategy, dispels myths about reshoring, and presents a playbook for tariff engineering and hybrid supply chain optimization.
Reflects on leadership, decision-making, and transparent client communication in high-complexity product development environments.