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An Inside Glimpse Into the Product Design Refresh of Instantel's Seismometer Device
Product Design Requirements
Instantel engaged Design 1st in a complete redesign of their existing seismometer including user interface, rugged exterior housing, user interface and implementation of the monitoring features.
- Maintain Instantel corporate branded look
- Complete redesign of user interface
- Develop multiple product concept redesigns for review by the Instantel engineering team
Engineering Challenges
Implementing Design 1st’s proven process, the team was able to overcome several obstacles to:
- Extreme environment design, ensure design is reliable during extended uses and 100% waterproof
- Maintain a compact form factor, while added more features, and a protective out shield
- Material selection to meet cost, rugged environments, and manufacturing quality
Product Results
Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team refreshed Instantel’s industry-leading product
- The industry-leading seismometer for vibration analysis
- Achieved rapid turnaround from concept to production in under nine months.
- Seamlessly record vibration, sound/noise, or air overpressure with just one monitoring unit.
- Micromate redesign continues to sell globally through Instantel and industry distributors
