Blur Product Development
Research and Development Intern (May '24 - July '24)
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Day to Day
Day to Day
Blur is an innovative design, engineering, and contract manufacturing firm focused on developing and manufacturing medical devices. The internship included several mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering design projects. Not only did I apply the engineering principles I have learned at Duke, but I also learned what it means to work in a client-driven, fast-paced, innovative environment.
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Transfusion Sensor Automation
Transfusion Sensor Automation
One of my longer projects was to design an automated calibration system for a temperature sensor inside a Blur product. The calibration process can sometimes take up to days, so automating the process was crucial. The automation included communicating with four devices via a DAQ system, MODBUS Python package, and relay circuit designed by myself and contained in a housing made using a PLA laser cutter. The process was controlled by a GUI designed using Tkinter and a Python logic loop that reduced the standard test duration by 20%. The design was documented for future employee usage in a 23-page user manual, linked to the left.
Handheld Dry Eye Device
Handheld Dry Eye Device
In addition to the electrical/firmware engineering heavy project described above, I also spend a lot of time in the mechanical world. I ideated and designed a handheld optical disease treatment device including 12 handle and 6 eyepiece prototypes using SolidWorks and Formlabs 3D printers. I also received user feedback and narrowed prototypes down to a final design.
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