ActiPix Imaging Detectors

Client: Paraytec LTD

Location: York, UK

Roles and Responsibilities:
Concept development, Product design, Prototyping, Production. 

Link:
https://www.paraytec.com/actipix

Summary:

Paraytec is a UK based scientific instrument company that develops high performance specialist detectors for the analytical and life sciences instrumentation market. The ActiPix range of imaging detectors use a combination of CMOS imaging sensors and UV/ visible light emitters tuned to specific frequencies in order to capture a variety of different biological and chemical reactions.

I worked in close collaboration with the team at Paraytec to help develop the ActiPix product range. My focus was on developing the mechanical elements of the design, including: The machined aluminium enclosures, working out the precise focal length and optical alignment of the internal components, adding adjustability through machining tolerances, and producing jigs to aid with the manufacture and transport of some of the more delicate components.