Protecting the World’s First Fully Automated Microinjection Robot

Background

Objective Biotechnology, a lab instrumentation and automation company spun off from the University of Minnesota, developed the world’s first fully automated microinjection robot. Preparing for its commercial launch and international installations, the company faced a critical challenge: how to safely transport a delicate, high-value system and its sensitive microscope objectives, optical parts, and accessories.

Challenge

Their existing transport methods lacked the precision and durability needed for repeated shipments to conferences, labs, and research institutions. They required a professional-grade solution that ensured equipment safety, simplified organization, and supported a polished presentation.

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Solution

Custom Case Pros partnered with Objective Biotechnology to design a custom Pelican case with precision-engineered foam inserts.

The process included:

  • Collaborative Design: Working from CAD files, redlined drawings, and direct feedback from Objective Biotechnology’s engineering team to ensure every cavity was accurate.
  • Precision Foam Engineering: Accommodations were made for ports, cables, and sensitive microscope objectives, with removable foam plugs included to act as protective “caps” during shipment.
  • Customization for Flexibility: Extra cavities were added for accessories and future needs, while tolerances allowed for protective wraps on fragile components.
  • Durable Case Selection: An AL2822-1212AC Pelican case was chosen for its waterproof, impact-resistant shell, with removable side casters for portability and long-term use.
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Outcome

The finished case delivered:

  • Superior Protection — safeguarding the microinjection robot against impact, vibration, and environmental stress during national and international transit.
  • Organized Transport — a streamlined layout for the main system, objectives, cables, and tools, making packing and unpacking efficient.
  • Professional Presentation — enhancing Objective Biotechnology’s image when showcasing equipment to research partners and institutions.
  • Scalability — a design that can evolve as Objective Biotechnology’s system develops, ensuring continued fit and functionality.

Daniel Surinach, Vice President of Neural Engineering & Co-Founder at Objective Biotechnology, shared images of the systems in their new cases and confirmed his team was pleased with the solution.

Conclusion

For cutting-edge biotech companies, protecting delicate and expensive instrumentation is essential to accelerating research and innovation. Through close collaboration and technical expertise, Custom Case Pros provided Objective Biotechnology with a packaging solution that not only protects but also elevates their groundbreaking technology.

Customer Comment

Daniel Surinach, Vice President of Neural Engineering & Co-Founder at Objective Biotechnology, shared images of the systems in their new cases and confirmed his team was pleased with the solution.