Multiple projects covering detailed cartridge optimisation and manufacturing improvements, diagnostic device development and sample preparation.
Cartridge Optimsation
Marble assisted AGPlus in optimising the design, efficacy and manufacturability of their fluidic cartridge, including repeatable blister pierce, cartridge fluidics and sealing, and placement of dry chemistry
Cartridge Assembly Jigs and Fixtures
Establishing protocol sensitivity and specificity during development testing is dependent on having consistent cartridges and protocols. Marble developed robust, repeatable assembly methods and jigs to ensure consistent cartridge assembly and minimise cartridge to cartridge variation
Sample Preparation
To ensure optimal sample preparation Marble developed heating and mixing devices, enabling better consistency and accuracy of testing protocols
Device Re-engineering & Optimisation
Marble Assisted AGPlus by re-engineering their device design to ensure it complied with specification requirements
Building Multiple Working Prototypes
Following the re-engineering of the device design Marble built ten working prototypes to enable lab testing and cartridge evaluation