Pelican Products highlights Objective Biotechnology’s collaboration with Custom Case Pros to develop a tailored protective case for the world’s first fully automated microinjection robot.
The laboratory instrumentation and automation company, which spun out of the University of Minnesota, required a highly secure transit method ahead of international commercial installations and conference demonstrations. The primary challenge involved safely transporting the delicate, high-value system alongside sensitive microscope objectives, optical components, and various accessories.
The Engineering Challenge
Previous transport methods utilized by the company lacked the durability, precision, and logistical reliability required for recurring, high-stakes shipments. Objective Biotechnology required a solution that could guarantee equipment safety, streamline organization during packing, and maintain a highly professional appearance when showcasing the technology in public and academic research environments.
Precision Solution Design
Custom Case Pros has engineered a custom Pelican case specifically tailored to the unique dimensions and fragility of the microinjection system. The design process relied heavily on close collaboration with the engineering team at Objective Biotechnology, utilizing their CAD files and redlined drawings to ensure an exact fit.
The finalized containment system incorporates several specialized features:
- Precision Foam Engineering: Custom-cut cavities house the robot, tools, and optics, featuring specialized foam plugs that serve as protective caps for the delicate microscope objectives during transit.
- Built-In Flexibility: The interior compartments include specific tolerances to accommodate protective wraps and allow extra space for future equipment upgrades or accessories.
- Robust Case Selection: An AL2822-1212AC Pelican case was selected for its waterproof and impact-resistant outer shell, equipped with removable side casters to improve mobility and long-term usability.
Operational Outcome
The completed transport system has delivered superior protection against vibration, impact, and environmental stress during national and international transit. The strategic interior layout has successfully streamlined the packing and unpacking process for the main system, cables, and tools, while the polished presentation reinforces the company’s image in front of research partners. Furthermore, the adaptable design ensures scalability for future iterations of the robotics technology.
Daniel Surinach, Vice President of Neural Engineering and Co-Founder at Objective Biotechnology, shared images of their robot housed in its new case and expressed his team’s satisfaction with the solution.
This successful collaboration highlights the critical role precision-engineered packaging plays in safeguarding expensive scientific instrumentation and advancing research innovation. Experts in the field looking to secure high-value laboratory technologies are encouraged to explore specialized casing solutions to support their commercial deployment.
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