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Transmitted Light Pocket Microscope
While working as a mechanical design engineer at Carson Optical, I had the opportunity to design a pocket-sized transmitted light microscope. Although several reflected light options exist in this category, far fewer exist for transmitted light microscopy. Through the course of this project, I worked directly with our design and manufacturing teams abroad. The challenge was to miniaturize all components of a standard transmission-style microscope into a simple portable package. All parts are intended to be injection molded plastic. Lens system was created from existing molds provided by our manufacturing partner.
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Prototyping
Several prototypes were 3D printed on a Form 2 using White resin. Molded optics were provided by our manufacturing partner which made the prototypes fully functional. PCB prototypes were machined on a 3-axis mill.
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Pre-Production Sample
First sample to be ejected from production mold! Always exciting. Slight adjustments to texture and tolerances in next iteration.
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