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What exactly is a Flamingo, and what is it used for, is something you might wonder.
Were there any difficulties encountered during the development process?
We required a quick and efficient method of prototyping custom components. We went through two iterations of the prototype. The second version was more compact and robust than the first, and the parts needed to be made more amenable to two-sided CNC machining in order to make the second version more efficient.
Scientists can gain access to volumetric light microscopy of living and developing organisms quickly and easily with Flamingo microscopes because of their portable and compact design.
Is it possible that the automated design analysis was beneficial during the process?
Yes, the thread detection tool was able to identify the thread sizes of the holes, which was extremely helpful.
What will be the Flamingo's next move?
In the short term, we plan to manufacture multiple copies of the microscope, which may include a few modifications based on our previous experience with the prototype microscope. In the long run, we intend to modify and upgrade our existing microscopes in response to feedback from researchers who use the setups for a variety of biological research projects.
Is Junying going to play a role in the future manufacturing plans for your initiative?
When performance of the parts continues to be excellent, we will turn to Junying as our primary source for custom-machined cnc mill machining for future prototypes and low-volume production. In terms of advantages, the widespread availability of Junying around the world allows us to collaborate with other research labs on the assembly of Flamingos, which is a significant benefit. Also, we'd be interested in Junying's secondary operation of anodization, which would protect the cnc machining service from oxidation and reduce the reflectiveness of the components.
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