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What does Galaxy A9 do?

Galaxy A9 is designed to fit into new born screening test workflow.

Speed, Accuracy and Usability reimagined.

My Role in the project

These are the areas within project that I contributed

Led the industrial design of Galaxy A9's enclosure, focusing on workflow efficiency, usability and service separation
Defined mechanical interfaces including the dual-door access system, touchscreen positioning and internal lighting zones for imaging systems.
Conducted testing and analysis of previous generation plate movement mechanism
Worked alongside engineering and product stakeholders to balance design vision with manufacturing constraints
Created detailed CAD model of entire instrument and technical drawings including tolerance to ensure accurate and low cost parts.
Delivered renders and animation sequences to communicate design intent and machine function effectively

Design Context

New born Screening

Purpose: Early detection of rare but serious health conditions in newborns.

Timing: Performed within 24 to 72 hours after birth.

Conditions Screened: Includes metabolic, hormonal, genetic, and blood disorders (e.g. PKU, congenital hypothyroidism, sickle cell disease).

Design Exploration

The client : BSD robotics has been developing a product platform to enter the field of new born screening.

The pre-existing sample punching equipment posed multiple challenges for user:

High risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) for users.

Time consuming process of manually collecting dried blood spot

Lack of automation for sample tracking in multi-well plates for new born screen capacity.

Difficulty adapting to varied consumables (e.g., plate formats, barcode types).customer needs a 9 plate capacity instrument for efficient new born screening process.

Creating a new hardware product line targeting new born screening.

Although the concept and product proposal were established, the prototype required improvements in repeatability, ecosystem compatibility, and mechanical reliability.
Limited ease of repair and inconsistent mechanical calibration across units.

Design Exploration

The client : BSD robotics has been developing a product platform to enter the field of new born screening.

The pre-existing sample punching equipment posed multiple challenges for user:

High risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) for users.

Time consuming process of manually collecting dried blood spot

Lack of automation for sample tracking in multi-well plates for new born screen capacity.

Difficulty adapting to varied consumables (e.g., plate formats, barcode types).customer needs a 9 plate capacity instrument for efficient new born screening process.

Creating a new hardware product line targeting new born screening.

Although the concept and product proposal were established, the prototype required improvements in repeatability, ecosystem compatibility, and mechanical reliability.
Limited ease of repair and inconsistent mechanical calibration across units.

Design Details

These are design feature / details that I have had opportunities to deliver from ideation to production

Product Enclosure

Enclosure design has been delivered as a strategic platform to include technologies in development

Sample Card Camera and Internal Light

Improved sample visibility to ensure software can best detect area of punching

Sample Card Camera and Internal Light

Improved sample visibility to ensure software can best detect area of punching

Plate Deck

Analysed previous issues with plate alignment and improved accuracy and reduced calibration time drastically

Plate Deck

Analysed previous issues with plate alignment and improved accuracy and reduced calibration time drastically

Sample Access - Accessibility

Streamlined workflow and provided easy access to samples plates visually and physically

Sample Access - Accessibility

Streamlined workflow and provided easy access to samples plates visually and physically

Sample Access - Motion

Delivered flexible range and light load of motion using one way free stop hinge

Sample Access - Motion

Delivered flexible range and light load of motion using one way free stop hinge

Maintenance Access

The door has position locking mechanism and soft close feature to protect user and electronics

Maintenance Access

The door has position locking mechanism and soft close feature to protect user and electronics

Sample Plate Camera Mount

Achieved optical alignment for camera for reliable optical calibration and Punching validation

Sample Plate Camera Mount

Achieved optical alignment for camera for reliable optical calibration and Punching validation

Technical Appendix

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What does Galaxy A9 do?

Galaxy A9 is designed to fit into new born screening test workflow.

Speed, Accuracy and Usability reimagined.

My Role in the project

These are the areas within project that I contributed

Led the industrial design of Galaxy A9's enclosure, focusing on workflow efficiency, usability and service separation

Defined mechanical interfaces including the dual-door access system, touchscreen positioning and internal lighting zones for imaging systems.

Conducted testing and analysis of previous generation plate movement mechanism

Worked alongside engineering and product stakeholders to balance design vision with manufacturing constraints

Created detailed CAD model of entire instrument and technical drawings including tolerance to ensure accurate and low cost parts.

Delivered renders and animation sequences to communicate design intent and machine function effectively

Design Context

New born Screening

Purpose: Early detection of rare but serious health conditions in newborns.

Timing: Performed within 24 to 72 hours after birth.

Conditions Screened: Includes metabolic, hormonal, genetic, and blood disorders (e.g. PKU, congenital hypothyroidism, sickle cell disease).

Design Exploration

The client : BSD robotics has been developing a product platform to enter the field of new born screening.

The pre-existing sample punching equipment posed multiple challenges for user:

High risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) for users.

Time consuming process of manually collecting dried blood spot

Lack of automation for sample tracking in multi-well plates for new born screen capacity.

Difficulty adapting to varied consumables (e.g., plate formats, barcode types).customer needs a 9 plate capacity instrument for efficient new born screening process.

Creating a new hardware product line targeting new born screening.

Although the concept and product proposal were established, the prototype required improvements in repeatability, ecosystem compatibility, and mechanical reliability.

Limited ease of repair and inconsistent mechanical calibration across units.

Design Exploration

The client : BSD robotics has been developing a product platform to enter the field of new born screening.

The pre-existing sample punching equipment posed multiple challenges for user:

High risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) for users.

Time consuming process of manually collecting dried blood spot

Lack of automation for sample tracking in multi-well plates for new born screen capacity.

Difficulty adapting to varied consumables (e.g., plate formats, barcode types).customer needs a 9 plate capacity instrument for efficient new born screening process.

Creating a new hardware product line targeting new born screening.

Although the concept and product proposal were established, the prototype required improvements in repeatability, ecosystem compatibility, and mechanical reliability.

Limited ease of repair and inconsistent mechanical calibration across units.

Design Details

These are design feature / details that I have had opportunities to deliver from ideation to production

Product Enclosure

Enclosure design has been delivered as a strategic platform to include technologies in development

Sample Card Camera and Internal Light

Improved sample visibility to ensure software can best detect area of punching

Sample Card Camera and Internal Light

Improved sample visibility to ensure software can best detect area of punching

Plate Deck

Analysed previous issues with plate alignment and improved accuracy and reduced calibration time drastically

Plate Deck

Analysed previous issues with plate alignment and improved accuracy and reduced calibration time drastically

Sample Access - Accessibility

Streamlined workflow and provided easy access to samples plates visually and physically

Sample Access - Accessibility

Streamlined workflow and provided easy access to samples plates visually and physically

Sample Access - Motion

Delivered flexible range and light load of motion using one way free stop hinge

Sample Access - Motion

Delivered flexible range and light load of motion using one way free stop hinge

Maintenance Access

The door has position locking mechanism and soft close feature to protect user and electronics

Maintenance Access

The door has position locking mechanism and soft close feature to protect user and electronics

Sample Plate Camera Mount

Achieved optical alignment for camera for reliable optical calibration and Punching validation

Sample Plate Camera Mount

Achieved optical alignment for camera for reliable optical calibration and Punching validation

Technical Appendix

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