This specialized case study explores Kymanox’s approach to custom design support and test equipment development through integrated laser measurement systems and real-time data acquisition. Our team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) collaborated closely with medical device stakeholders to implement measurable improvements across precision optical measurement, multi-sensor data synchronization, firmware testing capabilities, and automated control systems for component movement characterization and validation.
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- Medical device client required custom test equipment development to monitor and characterize component movement within complex device system.
- Real-time comparison of movement data essential for comprehensive device firmware testing, validation, and optimization.
- Precise optical measurement of Y-axis motion at 0.01mm resolution required alongside magnetically sensed data capture from 3-axis Hall effect sensor.
- Integrated measurement system needed synchronizing multiple sensor inputs enabling comprehensive characterization of device performance and firmware behavior validation.
- Designed and assembled custom test equipment integrating laser measurement system and sophisticated data acquisition system for precise movement monitoring.
- Developed internal Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) sensing component movement and comparing data to laser measurements in real-time with microsecond-level synchronization.
- Created software-driven custom fixture integrating Y-axis motion measurement and magnetically sensed data capture from Hall effect sensors.
- Developed real-time embedded software using microcontroller to control brushed Director Current (DC) motor/gearbox assembly and gather synchronized data from multiple sensor sources.
- Implemented automated control algorithms enabling precise positioning, movement profiling, and systematic testing protocols for firmware validation.
- Successfully delivered fully integrated, custom-designed test equipment meeting all client specifications for precision, resolution, and data synchronization.
- Enabled real-time firmware fine-tuning and comprehensive testing capabilities significantly accelerating device development and optimization timelines.
- Provided synchronized characterization testing data supporting robust device firmware development, performance validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Established versatile testing platform supporting ongoing firmware development cycles and future device iterations with minimal additional investment.