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Ergonomic laboratory vortex mixer

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Project Overview

Lab technicians often need to homogenize mixtures in small vials hundreds of times a day and typically use vortex mixers to accomplish this task. Most vortex mixers rely on downward pressure from an individual's fingers to activate the device. The direct contact allows vibrations to travel up through the hands and cause fatigue, vascular damage, and nerve damage. To prevent strain and injury, we will develop an attachment for the vortex mixer that will minimize vibration exposure to the operator’s hands. The attachment must hold multiple vials at once, and each of these vials must be visible to the operator while in use. The goal is to eliminate damage to the operator’s hands during use while retaining adequate mixing abilities.

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Team members from left to right: Isaac Hale, Alex Teague, Lexi Doersch, Stephen Early, Emily Foran
Team members from left to right: Isaac Hale, Alex Teague, Lexi Doersch, Stephen Early, Emily Foran

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Lexi Doersch - Team Leader
  • Stephen Early - Communicator
  • Emily Foran - BSAC
  • Isaac Hale - BWIG
  • Alexander Teague - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Tom Yen - Advisor
  • Dr. Robert Radwin - Client

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