Remote Air & Gas Fenceline Monitor
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Force-Feedback Endoscope
Brief Case Study Force-Feedback Endoscope Force-Feedback Endoscope Our team of engineers developed a line of force-feedback endoscopes and related tools for: Upper GI (ERCP),Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Ureteroscopy, and Vein Harvesting. Scopes include active and passive haptics, providing realistic look and feel equivalent to Olympus, Terumo, Johnson & Johnson, and Karl Storz flexible and rigid […]
Flexible Biometric Identification
Brief Case Study Flexible Biometric ID Flexible Biometric ID The team of engineers developed a handheld identification device that performs matches and provides identity verification in lieu or, or in combination with, a traditional license or permit. Device includes electronics hardened to FIPS 140.2 and offers standalone communication over Bluetooth as well as high- and […]