Novel laboratory instrument for breath analysis

An interface for mass spectrometers, optimized for breath analysis. It lets clinical and toxicology laboratories analyze nonvolatile species in breath.

Started at
The client's concepts
Reached
A core part of the client's technology portfolio
Reached: Prototype
  • Science
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical

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Render of a laboratory breath analysis instrument enclosure, side view.
FIG. 10.1 · Render Side view of the instrument's enclosure.

Key figures

Works with
Mass spectrometers
For
Clinical and toxicology laboratories
Measures
Nonvolatile species in breath

Scope

The job.

Our client had a scientific team and a vision for the technology. We translated their concepts into engineered prototypes and worked closely with them to validate the science.

What we did.

The engineering involved:

  • Temperature control
  • Ionization
  • Fluidic and gas flow regulation
  • Precision mechanics
  • Power electronics
  • Geometry optimization
  • Integration with a mass spectrometer

How it went.

Through multiple iterations and extensive experimentation, we refined the design and how it worked. It became a core part of the client's technology portfolio.

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