Cytomos engaged i4PD to help transform their cytometry prototype into a fully integrated and user-ready system. Initially focused on refining an existing enclosure, the project quickly evolved into a redesign sprint. Work commenced in September 2023 and a demonstrable, redesigned prototype device was delivered by Christmas that year.
Cytomos is a biotechnology company developing advanced cytometry technology. Their core innovation is a chip-based sensor system that uses electromagnetic fields to detect and identify substances based on their unique electromagnetic “fingerprints.” Unlike traditional laser cytometry, Cytomos’ approach eliminates the need for chemical markers, offering a more flexible and efficient solution for substance identification.
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To meet the ambitious timeline we'd been challenged with, our industrial and mechanical design teams mapped out a fast-tracked, parallel working approach to redesign and order the parts required in a focused 10-week sprint. The internal architecture was re-engineered from the ground up to protect sensitive electronics from fluid exposure. Our teams also developed and styled robust new chassis and outer enclosure to improve modularity, usability, and appearance.
Collaboration (as always) was the key pillar for the acceleration of this project. Our design engineers worked closely with Cytomos and their preferred U.S. based supplier to integrate a complex yet user friendly sample loading mechanism. Workshop prototyping ensured that the design was intuitive to use without compromising on functionality. Our in-house regulatory team were focussed on requirements from day one, helping the design and engineering teams to create a test-ready prototype that could be confidently used in external evaluations.
Delivered within just 12 weeks, the Cytomos Celldonia prototype demonstrated quality industrial design and mechanical engineering at pace. The final prototypes featured a chassis made from custom sheet metal and CNC parts, and a clean, styled enclosure made from vacuum casted plastics with a user-friendly layout optimised for lab technicians. Following this successful delivery, i4PD continued to support Cytomos throughout the following year. Our teams refined the design, assisted with regulatory compliance, and implemented improvements based on product testing and user feedback.
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