Zorg Unit (Care unit)
People - Care - Safety is the motto of De Heer Medicom, and they build the future together and contribute to greater certainty and safety in elderly care, care for the disabled, mental health and hospital care.
Client: De Heer Medicom
Collavorators: GBO
Industry: Smart Home, MedTech
Technology: PCB Design, Back-End Development, Front-End Development, UX/UI Design
While GBO handled the end-to-end design and production process, including engineering and tooling, SPINNOV focused on the electronics design, embedded software, audio quality, and cloud-based device management.
Client and Goals
De Heer Medicom is a professional partner with over 60 years of experience in the healthcare sector. They distinguish themselves in particular through the expertise in the field of development and implementation of innovative healthcare domotics solutions and System integrations.
The objective was indeed to create a series of intercoms, very responsive and connected to a cloud, where it would be possible to updates and improve the devices from anywhere in any moment.
Challenges
The development of the ZorgUnit and RoomBus units for De Heer Medicom demanded innovative problem-solving and precision. The full-duplex intercom system posed significant challenges, as eliminating echoes and feedback required extensive iteration and fine-tuning. Integrating reliable notification mechanisms like pull cords and buttons within the compact RoomBus units added another layer of complexity. Ensuring the system’s seamless operation within healthcare environments also required meticulous attention to durability, compliance with standards, and interoperability among all components, including audio interfaces and the Linux-based platform. These challenges were compounded by the need to balance cutting-edge functionality with user-friendliness for both patients and caregivers.
SPINNOV’s Role
SPINNOV served as the central hub for the design and development of the ZorgUnit and RoomBus units, seamlessly integrating design, engineering, and production. Our role extended beyond technical execution—we coordinated the entire process, ensuring that every aspect, from conceptual design to final assembly, aligned with the project’s goals. Acting as a bridge between innovation and practicality, we collaborated with partners like GBO for enclosure design while ensuring that the engineering and manufacturing met the stringent requirements of healthcare environments. By managing this interconnected process, we delivered a cohesive solution that combined advanced functionality, user-centered design, and robust reliability.
Award winner design
The Care Unit won the German Design Award 2026 for Excellent Product Design in the category Medical, Rehabilitation, and Health Care.
This internationally recognized award honors products that combine aesthetic excellence with functional innovation and a strong focus on user experience.
