Explosive Trace Detector
Case Study INDUSTRY Scientific Instruments Electronics SERVICES Industrial Design Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Embedded Engineering Systems Engineering RF Engineering Prototyping Mass Spectrometer Electronics Redesign to Improve Design for Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, and Supply Chain Alignment Opportunity / Background Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit morbi augue, proin mi tortor massa tincidunt natoque at […]
Rugged GC/MS for Environmental Analysis
Case Study INDUSTRY Scientific Instruments Electronics SERVICES Industrial Design Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Embedded Engineering Systems Engineering RF Engineering Prototyping Standing Up a New Company Through Advanced Product Development Opportunity / Background Bluefin Innovation was asked by our client, Astrotech, a science and technology company, to help launch a new division by developing a line […]
Automated Sample Prep for Biological Agent Detection
Brief Case Study Sample Prep Station Sample Prep Station The team of engineers developed an automated sample preparation station for a portable Time of Flight mass spectrometer. The system automates sample collection, which previously required up to half an hour of lab technician time. The process now takes less than three minutes and can be […]
Radio Cross-Banding for Vehicle Applications
Brief Case Study Radio Cross-Banding for Vehicle Applications Radio Cross-Banding for Vehicle Applications The team designed and developed a vehicle-mounted system which combined multiple IP-based radio cards along with specialized electronics that provide a “switchboard” capability to traditional military radios such as MBITR and others. This capability allows IP-type direct addressing across multiple types of […]
Packable Cross-Banding System for Military Radios
Brief Case Study Packable Cross-Banding System for Military Radios Packable Cross-Banding System for Military Radios The team designed and developed a packable version of the original cross-banding radio which combined multiple IP-based radio cards along with specialized electronics that priovide a “switchboard” capability to traditional military radios such as MBITR and others. This capability allows […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.