This is from Ponoko's blog and serves as an advertisement for their service, but I thought it was interesting. From the article: [...]
This is from Ponoko's blog and serves as an advertisement for their service, but I thought it was interesting. From the article:
Problem 1: Shortage Of Test Tube Racks
Problem 2: Available Test Tube Rack Designs Don’t Align With Industry Standard
Problem 3: Common Racks Don’t Have Enough Space In Between Test Tubes, Making Them Hard To Handle
Problem 4: Many Test Tube Racks Are Flimsy And Poorly Constructed
Problem 5: Labeling Is Difficult With Wire And Plastic Test Tube Racks
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While Aaron built his alpha prototypes via desktop 3D printing, he switched to laser cutting for his beta prototypes and the final product. “Laser cutting allowed us to produce a sheet-based design, which is ideal for a test tube rack,” he explains. “Each rack is made up of three laser-cut profiles connected by bolts and spacers, allowing for a rigid and lightweight end product.”
This is from Ponoko's blog and serves as an advertisement for their service, but I thought it was interesting. From the article:
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