david malinge
Large automated systems
the business development director to provide the technical expertise necessary to address the challenges that were part of any new development project. Concepts generation, throughput analysis, requirements specification - David has taken ownership of all these for a number of key products.
Benchtop equipment
company that manufactures scientific instruments identify, assess and solve production problems that prevented them from satisfying the high market demands. The task involved managing the project, addressing both design and process issues, and overseeing the generation, testing and implementation of solutions.
Handheld devices and consumables
right from the start of the project and throughout the design activity as they do have a direct impact on the choice of materials, the finishes and even sometimes the mechanics. These types of products are ideal candidates for rapid-prototyping techniques to assess handling and to test the various assembly features designed in.
David has worked for over 5 years for a company providing specialist automation systems to the life science research industry. As design lead engineer he worked on a variety of projects for the development of robotic systems. He later held the position of product development manager for the company's cell culture systems. In that role, he led a team of hardware and software engineers throughout the design activities and was in daily communication with the product manager and the sales force to discuss new functionality that would enhance the products. On numerous occasions, David has worked directly with the
Whilst working for previous employers David has successfully designed and managed the development of benchtop scientific instruments for various applications. All involved the design of mechanical assemblies that were electronically/software controlled, as well as the integration of third party equipment such as linear robots, fluid pumps, servo-motors etc. The design of the instruments' covers were also an important part of each assignment to ensure the end-result provided both a high level of usability and this little extra that made it stand out in the market place. More recently, David has helped an international company
The design of handheld devices and disposable items often comes with a very strong requirement for a low-production-cost and low-maintenance-cost solution. By rigorously following DFM (design for manufacture) and DFA (design for assembly) rules, David has repeatedly provided designs that were creative, innovative (David has his name on a number of patents) and yet simple enough to be viable. Material selection, tolerance and stress analyses are amongst other activities that are often critical in the design of volume manufacture items. The consideration of style, branding and ergonomics is also paramount right
For further details on any of the projects David has worked on, please do not hesitate to contact him direct.
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