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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