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Rugged Seismometer for Vibration Blast Monitoring

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Instantel Micromate vibration monitor with a blue geophone sensor cabled on gravel

An Inside Glimpse Into the Product Design Refresh of Instantel's Seismometer Device

Concept sketches of product form and user interface design

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
Image: SLA Prototype - 24 custom parts including flexible exterior protective casing in prototype materials

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
Production Unit For manufacturer approval and final testing

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
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