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The Biomark 601 PIT Tag Reader (available from Biomark) is a rugged and water-resistant handheld reader used in the field.  Our customer wanted enhanced protection of their instrument from the elements, so we were asked to create a custom enclosure for the reader for an application where it would be used around and under the water's surface. The housing features a two-part construction.  Due to the unique shape of the Biomark 601, we decided to 3D print the lower half of the housing in polycarbonate and used traditional milling techniques to create the top lid.  The two parts are held together...

The goal of this project was to develop develop an underwater enclosure for a hyperspectral imaging camera owned by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.  The final housing features a welded Aluminum construction, glass ports for increased wavelength transmission, and variety of custom controls to allow a diver full control over the camera while underwater.

Experimental “in-net” lighting system to test the hypothesis that increased visibility of a shrimp trawl net could reduce bycatch. The system consists of LED “nodes” connected in series along with a rechargeable battery housing attached to the trawl net. Enclosed with the battery is an LED controller that gives users the choice of constant on, flashing, breathing, and different brightness values.

Used to sample multiple wavelengths of light simultaneously, this housing was commissioned by the Bemuda Institute of Sciences to measure the lighting regimes on coral reefs. This handheld unit was designed with durable skids and 30M below sea rating.   “I can estimate pigment composition (e.g., how much chlorophyll is present) and even estimate photosynthetic efficiency. The housing serves its role perfectly—allowing me to bring the spectrometer to the reef plants.” - Eric J. Hochberg, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences 

An experimental enclosure for the Dexcom blood sugar monitor. A Dexcom sensor is inserted just beneath the skin and wirelessly interfaces with the handheld Dexcom monitor. This solution provided our SCUBA certified customer with a way to monitor his blood sugar while diving. Experimental only, this R&D system was not medically tested to determine functionality.