Some representative projects PID has delivered for its customers include the following:

 

A biological sensor calibration tool:

· 64 channels of analog inputs

· 24 channels of digital IO

· Real time plotting and disk storage of all
incoming data

· On-line calculation of results

· Storage of results into the customer’s
manufacturing database

· Gas mixing and control

 

Software for protein crystallization imaging:

· Control of  microscope XYZ motion

· Implementation of automatic focus algorithms

· Automation of illumination and gain control

· Acquisition and storage of images

 

A high precision tilt control mechanism:

· Design of a tilt mechanism capable of submicron resolution under severe loads

· Finite element analysis of thermal and stress performance

· Design of extremely compact computer controlled kinematic actuation system

· Development of software to control the system and communicate with existing semiconductor processing equipment

· Assembly of the complete system

· International travel to install the Alpha unit at the customer’s facility

· Generation of a full documentation package

 

Dissolution and Permeation Test System for drug discovery:

· Contact PID to inquire about pricing and lead times

· Used to investigate the dissolution and gut absorption rates for poorly soluble and insoluble compounds

· Licensed existing patents to allow extension
of the technology

· Holds Corning Snapwell™ inserts to support
cell cultures

· Allows independent stirring control of each
chamber at rates between 0 and 800 RPM

· The system is designed to be used in a humid
or splash environment

· Minimum well volume : 6.5 ml

· Maximum well volume : 9.5 ml

· References:

· Kataoka M, et al (2003)

· Ginski, MJ, et al. (1991)

 

Embedded Linux Software Development for Medical Device:

· Generation of full build environment and Linux Kernel

· Use of Qtopia graphical environment for UI development

· Development of software to control the system state, acquire data, perform analysis, and provide feedback to the user

· SmartCard integration for data storage on consumables

· Extensive troubleshooting and cooperation with our customer’s EE resource to expedite simultaneous development of code and hardware

· Mechanical design support for chassis and gas handling

· R&D support to resolve issues that were found during the alpha unit builds

· Documentation package that is compliant with FDA requirements

Project List

Precision Instrumentation design, inc.

Custom Automated Equipment Design and Manufacturing