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NHS Medical Devices Maintenance: Is Your Service Organisation Ready?
The NHS medical technology landscape is changing. Major procurement activity is moving through NHS Supply Chain. Diagnostic activity remains under significant pressure. Community Diagnostic Centres are increasing the amount of equipment operating outside traditional acute-hospital environments. New financing models are linking payment more closely to equipment usage. And future national arrangements for maintenance, repair and calibration are already visible on the procuremen
Sep 237 min read


Medical Device Service Resilience: What Happens When Critical Systems Go Offline?
A recent cyber incident affecting a major global medical technology manufacturer has provided a timely reminder of something that extends far beyond cybersecurity itself. When critical business systems become unavailable, the impact can quickly move from the digital environment into the physical service operation. Parts orders may still need to be placed. Spare parts still need to reach field engineers. Engineers still need to attend hospitals. Devices still need to be mainta
Aug 279 min read


How Hugo Technology Mobilised a New OEM Partnership: Inside the Launch of a Pathology Equipment Field Service Programme
Hugo Technology is pleased to announce the mobilisation of a new pathology equipment field service programme in partnership with a leading laboratory technology Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Jul 2812 min read


The Hidden Costs of Running an In‑House Medical & Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Field Service Organisation
Executive Summary: Understanding the True Costs of Medical Equipment Maintenance Medical equipment maintenance is far more complex than simply hiring engineers. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that keep field service in-house often underestimate the total cost to serve. Salaries account for only a portion of the financial burden; overheads, infrastructure, training, downtime, compliance, spares, travel, and administration are significant drivers. Industry analysis sho
Jun 299 min read


Hugo Technology Launches Advanced Imaging Equipment Support in the UK & Ireland
Expanding Into Advanced Imaging Support Hugo Technology Ltd is pleased to announce the expansion of our service portfolio into the world of high-end imaging support. Building on decades of expertise in the repair and maintenance of critical medical and laboratory devices, we have developed a new partnership with a global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to support advanced imaging systems, including those used in interventional environments and complex diagnostic procedu
May 286 min read


Apprenticeship Programme at Hugo Technology Strengthens OEM Service Excellence
How Our Apprenticeship Programme Develops Technical Service Leaders Developing Talent to Deliver High-Quality Technical Services At Hugo Technology, investing in people is fundamental to delivering consistent, high-quality technical services to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners in the medical and laboratory sectors. By prioritising internal development through structured apprenticeship programmes, Hugo Technology ensures its teams continuously evolve- strengtheni
Apr 233 min read


Your Top Questions About OEM Service Outsourcing — Answered
Discover answers to the most common OEM service outsourcing questions. Learn how Hugo Technology, a leading independent service organisation for medical devices and laboratory systems, protects your brand, reduces costs and scales field service across UK and Europe.
Mar 233 min read


Hugo Completes OEM Technical Training for UK-Wide Diagnostic Equipment Support
Delivering reliable medical device and laboratory systems field service support is critical for patient care, especially in sensitive areas like neonatal diagnostics. In January, three field engineers from Hugo Technology Ltd completed specialist training to support a new UK-wide field service contract for a point-of-care molecular diagnostic platform used in neonatal care. This achievement strengthens Hugo’s position as a trusted IVD field service provider UK , expanding ou
Feb 273 min read
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