Handheld Targeting System
Brief Case Study Handheld Targeting System Handheld Targeting System Bluefin developed a compact, lightweight & rugged handheld device including laser designation, day/night camera with see-spot capability, video stabilization & tracking, laser range finding, as well as IMU, magnetometer, north-finder, secured SAASM GPS.
High-Resolution VR/AR Goggles
Brief Case Study High-Resolution VR/AR Goggles This goggle was created to provide consumers and developers with a high-definition, ultra-wide field-of-view augmented reality solution. Bluefin worked with our client to develop an adjustable and lightweight solution that met the needs of the evolving VR/AR community. The design incorporated large, high-quality optics, high-resolution displays, and dense electronics.
Sample Collection Device
Brief Case Study Biological Sample Collection Device Biological Sample Collection Device The Bluefin team developed a device that is used for the collection and transport of airborne particles, including viruses such as COVID-19. The device design is straightforward, combining a disposable sample dish with a benchtop enclosure that can be placed in public spaces to […]
Occupancy Sensor
Brief Case Study Occupancy Sensor Occupancy Sensor The team developed an advanced occupancy sensor that can detect human presence in an office environment. An IoT device, this sensor is highly accurate, which not only indicates presence, but also the quantity of personnel in a room. Uniquely, this product identifies personnel without using any cameras, ensuring […]
Athletic Timer
Brief Case Study Athletic Timer Athletic Timer A local startup approached the team with a mission of helping young athletes improve their agility with a versatile and fun training system. We’re proud to have helped them realize the mission. The complete system consists of a custom, impact-activated digital LED Timer, modular obstacle course, and storage […]
Microminiature Tracking Device
Brief Case Study Microminiature Tracking System Microminiature Tracking System One of the more unique and challenging projects we’ve had the pleasure of completing, the engineering team developed a first-of-its-kind system for tracking wild game. The system was required to direction-find and track an animal at distances of more than a mile with a miniature transmitter […]
Rugged Antenna Designs
Brief Case Study Rugged Antenna Designs Rugged Antenna Designs A DC-area client approached Bluefin to improve an existing antenna design for reliability and manufacturability. Bluefin engineers developed an innovative technique for forming antenna arrays with cylindrical laminates. System components such as radomes, structural subframes, and mounting/cable management systems were challenging to maintain RF transparency. Bluefin […]
Radio Interoperability Package
Brief Case Study Radio Interoperability Package Radio Interoperability Package Bluefin developed a system to modularize and merge multiple digital and analog radios onto a single chassis, providing MIMO antenna switching plus central battery power. The system is fully portable and operates from a backpack.
Direction-Finding Antennas
Brief Case Study Direction-Finding Antenna Direction-Finding Antenna Field portable antenna array for advanced direction-finding. Rapid development using laser-sintered nylon material for RF transparency. 100% composite construction, using fiberglass tubes and channels. Mix of bonded and bolted construction, utilizing fiberglass fasteners.
Head-Mounted Display
Brief Case Study Head-Mounted Display Head-Mounted Display This head-mounted display (HMD) was created to support Neurologists who treat patients with head trauma. Bluefin worked with the system developer to design the packaging of the HMD embedded with sophisticated optics, OLED displays, and IR eye-tracking electronics so doctors can diagnose, evaluate, and treat people with concussions.