Who we are
We are an engineering design and product development consultancy with a proven track record of helping medical startups and businesses create innovative devices.
Based in Australia, we work with companies across Asia Pacific, at every stage of the product development life cycle.
From ideation through to strategy, mechanical engineering and design, manufacturing, and commercialisation, we provide the know-how, processes, relationships and expertise to ensure our clients receive the right information and guidance throughout the process and create the right product for their market.
At every step we focus on safety, commercial-viability and function. Whether it’s support throughout the entire journey or just a section, we can help.
Our values
When it comes to developing products, especially medical devices, the stakes are high – people’s lives are at risk. For this reason, we live and breathe our values and work in close collaboration and partnership with our clients.
Our Founder
Skiant was founded a decade ago by Antonia Skitsas, an engineer who has worked for major brands including ActronAir, AquaCool, Steggles, Concourse Assistive Technologies, VBreathe, Milieu Labs, Permanence and more.
Antonia’s qualifications include Degree in Engineering, Postgraduate in Mechatronics, Diploma in Business Management, Certified Charter Engineer and Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Antonia is supported by a team of engineers, product development and regulatory specialists, tailored for the needs of each and every project. You’re in good hands with Skiant; Antonia has over 15 years’ experience in domestic and international operations and manufacturing management, new product design (including SMART products), medical and consumer product development and commercialisation, mechanical, electronics and IoT Integration.
A word from our clients
“Antonia is first and foremost someone who can be trusted to follow the best interests of her clients' required outcomes. She combines her broad and deep experience and skill, with superior interpersonal communications and a systematic approach, to consistently deliver.”
— Jon Eggins, CTO - VBreathe
“Antonia is someone who will work with the purpose to ensure her customer is successful. Her knowledge in Mechanical design and Medical product development are a strength in order to bring the product to the market . Communication with Antonia is easy and she always tries to bring solutions to the table instead of problems.”
— Damien Landais, Operations Manager - Genesys Electronics Design
“Antonia and the Skiant team have been an incredibly important partner for our business in helping to navigate, prepare and secure the highly complex and detailed requirements necessary for medical certifications. The specialised advice and support we’ve received has always been delivered with a high level professionalism and demonstrated expertise.”
— David MacKay, CEO - Concourse Technology
“After several failed attempts to bring my product to life, I finally found success with Antonia Skitsas and Skiant Holdings. Antonia and her team supported me through every stage—from ideation and product development to mechanical design, medical compliance, prototyping, and project management. Their collaboration with Genesys Electronics Design brought even more expertise to the table. Her hands-on approach, strategic insights, and deep expertise in medical product development were game changers. Thanks to her, we successfully launched a medical device now on the market.
If you're stuck, overwhelmed, or just need to test your idea, Antonia and Skiant Holdings are the partners you need, to turn ideas into reality. Highly recommended!”
— Noreen Roesler, Founder and CEO - Permanence Group
“Antonia worked with us on developing our product including design and development activities, as well as looking after mechanical development with engineers and industrial designers. I was consistently impressed by her dedication, project management skills and can-do attitude. She could quickly fix seemingly unsolvable problems and simplify complexity. I highly recommend working with Skiant at any point in your development journey.”
— Kevin Mundy, Founder - Milieu Labs
Accreditations
We have a Quality Management System in line with the global ISO 13485 standard and 21 CFR Part 820, which allows us to develop fully compliant medical products. Our team consists of Chartered Engineers, Mechanical, Biomedical, Mechatronics, Lean manufacturing experts and many more. Ensuring we always have the right people and qualifications to get the job done right, every time.