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New open-source test tube rack helps COVID-19 testing lab tame thousands of samples

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    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.”

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