Packard (PerkinElmer)
Drug Discovery Instrument

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The Cesaroni Design industrial design firm joined the development team at Packard Instruments to design a new laboratory instrument featuring the client's advanced technology that speeds up new drug research for large pharmaceutical companies.

While Packard's engineering staff tackled the technology challenges associated with the new medical product, Cesaroni Design focused on developing an aesthetically appealing, safe and cost effective design.

This product design project began with observational studies and interviews on site with lab management personnel to learn how similar instruments might be improved upon in terms of ease of use and safety.

The design team constructed a foam core model for initial heat flow testing of the new operating machine. The project team then performed extensive testing of internal components viability through breadboard models.

Cesaroni Design's new product design team analyzed materials and manufacturing methods. The final design uses cast polyurethane enclosures to achieve the aesthetic design, service requirements and reduce manufacturing costs.

The wave through the top of the instrument visually distinguishes the product from competing units. Undercuts in the rubber tools give unique venting design details. Quantities of 40 to 50 instruments per year made the polyurethane enclosures a cost effective solution over traditional steel enclosures.

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