Clean shooters

Visible Particle Inspection Device
Problem Statement: To design and build an inspection device that will detect particles present in fluid contained in both 2.25mL and 10mL glass syringes as well cracks in the syringes themselves.

Team Members



 * Nick Rodriguez (Electrical Engineering Student)
 * Nate Pueschel (Mechanical Engineering Student)
 * Justin Herrick (Mechanical Engineering Student)
 * Greg Atkinson (Mechanical Engineering Student)

Project Description


Outcome
 * The device needs to clearly display a pass/fail indication for each syringe inspected so that the operator can separate the 'good' syringes from the 'bad'.

Passing Requirements
 * No visible cracks on the glass
 * No particles over 40 microns (Human eye smallest viewing)
 * Proper level of head space between the liquid and the stopper

Specifications
 * Under 2' by 3' base dimension
 * Approximately inspects one syringe/second
 * Clear, easy to understand, pass/fail indications
 * Must operate in refrigerated environment (5°C ± 3°C)
 * LED lighting that provides good contrasts

Current Rough Concept
Main Ideas


 * Two stations so that the machine can be running at all times
 * Fully automated so that there is little human factor involved
 * Use a Micro-controller to be the brains of the operation
 * Camera to take pictures of the syringes
 * Those pictures will run through an analysis program to determine if the syringes are clean
 * LED lights will show if the syringes are clean or not
 * Loading station to unload/load the syringes

Technology and Software

 * Small compact GigE Vision camera, Genie TS-M4096
 * Camera Brochure
 * ATS Smartvision Softare
 * Smartvision Brochure
 * Cerbot MicroController
 * MicroController Brochure

Sponsor


Revalesio Corporation

Revalesio Corporation is a pioneering biotechnology company based in Tacoma, Washington, dedicated to restoring hope and transforming lives.

"Our goal is to maximize the benefits of our novel technology by developing products that represent a potential new class of treatments for inflammatory mediated diseases. To that end, Revalesio has partnered with leaders in biomedical research as well as non-profit organizations around the world, to help us deliver on our promise to bring hope to people around the globe."