PAME

PAME is an automated machine to analyze human spit for traces of tuberculosis. I worked on the mechanical design together with a team of Mechatronic Engineers and Industrial Designers.

Mechanical Design

The first prototype was made out of acrylic with a modular assembly concept. The objective was to make the machine as portable as possible. To assemble and disassemble the machine, you only required a simple screw driver.

We used laser cutting and 3D printing technologies to manufacture this machine.

Origami Inspired

The next version was inspired in origami (paper folding) to create the structure using a simple folded sheet of stainless steel. This meant we could manufacture this machine with a simple die and then fold the structure into shape.

The assembly of this version does not need any screws.