https://asenai.com/projects daily 1.0 2020-06-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59c6ae20e45a7c0f49d33578/1506192733972/ Projects - Mechanism in action Testing after production unit assembly https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59c6aa4618b27d6b84924873/1506191864897/ Projects - Droplet making module Designed droplet making module and ULTEM manifold for probe library droplet (emulsion) preparation. System includes manifold clamp, custom 2-channel precision regulator, and lighting/optics sub-assemblies for droplet size inspection. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59c6af84a8b2b0dc329ce505/1506193263967/ Projects - Repitch Pick'n'Place I pick things up and put them down, with a different pitch. This station was the moderator between two machine decks with varying machine-direction pitch. The A-side of the gantry picks up cups from deck A and transfers them to the re-pitch nest. The nest re-pitches the cups so side B of the gantry can pick them up and deliver them to deck B. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59c9240c2278e73c8283f2e9/1506354188211/ Projects - 8-channel single detection zone microfluidic concept This concept combines 8 independent channels into one detection zone employing 8 AOIs (Areas of Interest). This reduces the cost of the microfluidic device significantly as compared to 8 single channel units. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59c6af548fd4d2c4917fdfc1/1506193157930/ Projects - Dispense mechanism in action https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/5ef253fbeeee7108ad9606a2/1592939509158/ Projects - Assembly Clamp top with adjustable LED https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59c6afe1a8b2b0dc329ce893/1506193318934/ Projects - Coffee ground drip catcher post-assembly testing https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59c6b988b078692565ba39a3/1506195848232/ Projects - PDMS microfluidic precision casting fixture I designed this casting fixture to produce PDMS microfluidic devices. Tightly toleranced to produce devices that will present features of interest within a tight optical window as described here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59c6aee52aeba5f5e8e34df2/1506193125009/ Projects - 8-magazine mechanism in action I designed a completely new version of the cup dispense mechanism with much fewer moving parts (reduced to effectively one moving part). Reciprocal motion "sled" home position has base grippers, dispense position has separator slides. Exceedingly simple and super effective. Testing 8-magazine production system here after assembly https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59f094b2bce1768a5baf0759/1508938930523/ Projects - Original concept: Inverse funnel The original concept for the dropmaking vessel. This is a bonded ULTEM assembly, the bonding creates the channels that feed the microfluidic device and also forms the "Inverse funnel" outlet well. This design leverages the buoyancy of the emulsion in the carrier oil in order to extract the emulsion in a controlled manner from a single point (top of the inverse funnel). My prototype for this concept is shown here. This inverse funnel device is the basis around the design for the emulsification and extraction modules shown here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58485934bebafb7ba6940986/t/59f096a718b27d403f5e5a84/1506193579938/ Projects - Prototyping reservoir modification Prototyping potential change to an existing consumable to assess feasibility before investing in tool change. Designed in SW, toolpath generated in SW/HSMWorks, machined on Haas, Silicone mold made, polyurethane parts cast for testing. https://asenai.com/resume daily 0.75 2017-10-25