What does Nano M1 do?
It punches dried bio samples

My Role in the project
These are the areas within project that I contributed
Defined mechanical interfaces including the sample-punching mechanism, plate movement path, maintenance access points, static-mitigation features, and an angle adjustable touchscreen.
Worked alongside electrical and software engineers and manufacturing partners to balance design intent with cost, reliability and ESD/safety constraints
Led the industrial design of Nano enclosure and sub-assemblies, focusing on a compact footprint, glove-friendly workflows and serviceability.
Created the full production CAD and technical drawings (with GD&T), aligning drafts/ parting lines and consolidating parts to reduce tooling complexity and handling.
Built and evaluated high-fidelity prototypes and simple jigs/fixtures, validating usability and repeatability against representative lab workflows.
Delivered renders and short interaction / maintenance clips to communicate design intent, core mechanisms, and service procedures.









Nano M1 Design Context
These were crucial elements for nano development









Mobile Laboratory
Nano M1 is designed considering resource constraints of mobile laboratories









Sample Distribution
Nano M1's main functionality is to punch sample spots from a sample card, reducing physical stress and human error









LIMS Record
Punched sample spots are tracked for its location within plates and plate information is recorded in "LIMS"
Design Exploration
Form exploration, low resolution prototypes have been utilised









Design Details
These are design details that I have had opportunities to deliver from ideation to finished parts

Overall Product architecture
Nano has been developed with design intention of simplified, intuitive user interaction

Low Profile Punch Actuation
0.5mm travel, variable force and haptic feedback

Punch Release
Quick release for convenient maintenance

Plate Presentation & Access
Using existing mech / electronics capability, Sample plates are presented after punching runs

Static Electricity Mitigation System
Ensuring spot distribution process undisturbed
Technical Appendix
Prototype






Extra Render


















