Phototronics Optometry
RAPID PROTOTYPING & SMALL BATCH PRODUCTION
Rapid prototyping serves as an invaluable tool for businesses aiming to swiftly iterate and test their product designs, enabling them to refine concepts and identify improvements efficiently. For small batch production runs, 3D printing technologies (FDM) and (SLS) provide a cost-effective and agile solution, enabling companies to produce limited quantities of customized components or products without the need for expensive tooling or lengthy setup times
Fused Deposition Modeling
or FDM 3D Printing
FDM printers work by heating a thermoplastic filament to its melting point and then extruding it, layer by layer, to create a three dimensional object.
FDM printers are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, making them a popular choice for home and small-scale 3D printing
Stereolithography (SLA)
Stereolithography works by using a photopolymer resin that is cured by exposure to light.
The machine traces out the desired geometry layer by layer using a computer-controlled moving laser beam.
The beam is directed by mirrors that are positioned around the build platform.
CAD DESIGN & REVERSE ENGINEERING
When it comes to certain projects, a computer-aided design, or CAD, can be extremely beneficial. A main advantage to using CAD is the fact that it provides experts with greater accuracy. This is done by replacing manual drafting with electronic design software, such as SketchUp, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD Design Edition.
We were approached by a company to create a devise that would make the optometrist's job easier and less time consuming. At first, it seemed like a daunting task that would require a lot of effort but we were excited to take up the challenge.
We decided to use a torsion spring that would enable the unit to hold the color lenses securely and make it easier for the optometrist to perform the tests without worrying about the lenses slipping out and falling onto the floor. We manipulated the spring so that it had a lightweight yet strong build that would allow an easy insertion and removal of lenses, while still keeping them safe and secure within the unit.
After a few weeks of tinkering and experimenting, we finally finished our prototype and submitted it to the company. The feedback we got from the company was great and they were thoroughly impressed with our design. So impressed were they that they decided to use it and incorporate it into their products for future use.
Seeing the success of our creation, and the fact that it was helping optometrists perform their tasks with ease and efficiency, was an incredible feeling for us. We had been able to create a devise that made a difference and helped make people’s lives a little easier. It felt like we had been able to make a meaningful contribution to the world and we were proud of our success.
I had never thought in a million years that I would be creating a devise to hold colour lens when an optometrist tests a patient's eyes. But this is exactly what my team and I were tasked with. We had to design the unit to be able to load and hold the colour lens without too much hassle for the optometrist to perform the testing. After a lot of hard work that included trial and error, we finally came up with a design that involved a torsion spring to hold the lens securely in place.
Since then, the unit has been integrated into many optometrist's offices with amazing success. Everyone from doctors to patients have been singing our praises, with many noting how much easier it makes the testing process. We've even started to get requests for custom designs for different situations. It's been quite the journey, and one I'm proud to be a part of.
Our devise is truly changing the way optometrists are able to perform their tests and I can't help but feel a sense of satisfaction every time I hear a success story. We have created something that is helping to make a difference in the lives of those who need it, and that is something I am very proud of.
I had never thought in a million years that I would be creating a devise to hold colour lens when an optometrist tests a patient's eyes. But this is exactly what my team and I were tasked with. We had to design the unit to be able to load and hold the colour lens without too much hassle for the optometrist to perform the testing. After a lot of hard work that included trial and error, we finally came up with a design that involved a torsion spring to hold the lens securely in place.
Since then, the unit has been integrated into many optometrist's offices with amazing success. Everyone from doctors to patients have been singing our praises, with many noting how much easier it makes the testing process. We've even started to get requests for custom designs for different situations. It's been quite the journey, and one I'm proud to be a part of.
Our devise is truly changing the way optometrists are able to perform their tests and I can't help but feel a sense of satisfaction every time I hear a success story. We have created something that is helping to make a difference in the lives of those who need it, and that is something I am very proud of.
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