Welcome to the Labstuce life science innovation portfolio. Here, I work hand in hand with researchers to tackle unique challenges and create tailored solutions at the intersection of life sciences and engineering. Below are examples of custom projects developed in close collaboration with scientists—each one designed to solve a specific problem in the lab.
Original Designs & Prototypes
These projects were fully designed, prototyped, and produced by Labstuce,
▼ Inclined 50ml Falcon Holder
A research platform needed to hold 50ml Falcon tubes at a 15-degree angle. I designed a modular holder that offers stability, easy access, and flexible connection with multiple units. This solution improves lab organization and meets specific requirements efficiently.
▼ Microscope Stage Adapter
A microscope modification made standard imaging of petri dishes and slides impossible. To solve this, I provided a custom stage adapter to raise samples into focus. This ensured stable positioning and restored effective imaging.
▼ Imaging Chamber
A researcher needed an imaging chamber for a confocal microscope to grow large seedlings in soil and darkness. I drew inspiration from commercial products but adapted the design to meet specific requirements. As a result, I delivered a custom solution that enabled optimal growth and effective imaging.
▼ Tilting Stage for Microscope
A researcher observed that samples under a confocal microscope were not always perfectly in plane. As a result, imaging required more z-scans and led to lost sample areas, increasing experiment time. To solve this, I designed a tilting stage with manual gear adjustments. This stable and precise solution enhances imaging efficiency by allowing fine alignment of the sample.
▼ Microfluidics Setup Holder
A researcher working with microfluidics under a microscope faced challenges with tubing movement and equipment transport. To solve this, I designed a compact holder with a built-in clamp for stable tubing and easy tool organization. As a result, workflow and experiment reliability improved.
▼ Clearview Clinostat
A scientist needed a clinostat to study gravitropism in seedlings, requiring controlled rotation and clear imaging. I designed a custom transparent, low-profile clinostat using 3D printing and Arduino electronics. This device securely holds the seedling plate and enables precise rotation, allowing unobstructed imaging with existing equipment.
▼ Vertical Petri Dish Holder
A research team relied on old Petri dish holders for imaging, but instability and cracks made setup frustrating and reduced image quality. I engineered a modular holder system that firmly secures each dish, allows flexible expansion, and preserves a clear light path for precise imaging. This upgrade eliminated wobble, improved workflow, and delivered consistently high-quality imaging—solving a persistent challenge in their lab.
Adapted & Recreated Solutions
In some cases, researchers needed reliable reproductions or adaptations of existing solutions. Labstuce recreated or customized these tools to fit new requirements, ensuring continued research efficiency.
▼ Cell Concentration Measurement
A researcher needed a setup from a published paper to measure cell concentration easily and non-disruptively. Using the publication details, I built and adapted the device for various suspension sizes. This saved time and improved experimental efficiency.
▼ Teacher’s Equipment
A teacher requested two tools: a 3D-printed smartphone microscope adapter based on an existing model, and an open-source hand sectioning device for plant tissue described in a published paper. I printed and assembled the smartphone adapter, enabling easy integration with mobile devices for microscopy. I also produced and assembled the hand sectioning device, ensuring it was ready for plant tissue analysis and aligned with open-source principles.
▼ Greenhouse Piece
Greenhouse staff faced broken structural components on decade-old tables, with no replacement parts available from suppliers. I precisely reproduced the broken piece, allowing continued use of the existing tables. This cost-effective solution preserved valuable equipment and prevented the need for full table replacement, minimizing disruption to ongoing work.
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