Product Design Portfolio
IntelliCab™ Will-Call System
Vancouver-based GSL Solutions needed a design partner to create an intelligent new RFID-based prescription will-call system that benefits pharmacies worldwide, bringing unparalleled safety and efficiency to the identification, tracking, and storing of prescriptions.
Learn MoreAs a start-up, this literal napkin sketch idea would go on to full scale production and onto the market with the help of Timberline Product Design.
For successful launch of this groundbreaking new product, GSL needed help at every stage of the product development process, from defining marketing requirements to conceptual design, prototype development and testing, electronics integration and and manufacturing startup. Timberline provided expert project management throughout the entire development process.
In doing so, both Timberline and GSL each found a new long-term partner. Together, we went on to create a full family of products for the IntelliCab system, including the IntelliCab, the Gen 2 IntelliVault, the IntelliSys Cab-top-server, and the IntelliPad basket reader.
In addition, Timberline also provided GSL with ongoing production engineering and new product development, ensuring the continued success of the IntelliCab product line.
The Result:
All of the GSL Solutions IntelliCab products have successfully entered the market in recent years. The IntelliCab is the system of choice for huge pharmaceutical groups including Kaiser Permanente, Safeway, OHSU, and many others. Timberline and GSL Corporation have been collaborative partners for more than 12 years.
Learn more about the GSL IntelliCab.
Bruker S1 Titan XRF Analyzer
There’s an excellent story behind the industrial Bruker S1 Titan XRF Analyzer (one of the lightest tube-based handheld XRF analyzers on the market today), one that starts with great design and ends with a successful product launch.
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When the team at Bruker approached Timberline with a prototype already in pre-production, it was clear the product would need additional help moving into mass production. That included a new design that would be equipped to handle high volume manufacturing. Design updates would be needed to reduce the Analyzer’s unit cost while simultaneously improving performance and usability when it came to battery access, interface, and ergonomics.
The Timberline team was more than ready to help drive the Bruker project to completion, providing updated design that included a new battery cover, electrical ports, and both grip and handle ergonomics. Timberline also provided an injection molding design and additional guidance during material selection to reduce product weight and ensure the products would be ready for success.
Finally, the team at Bruker was able to take advantage of Timberline’s tooling development and validation testing capabilities to ensure the product was ready to move into final production.
The Result:
The Bruker S1 Titan was successfully produced and introduced to the market where it remains a field favorite today. The S1 can be found in a variety of applications, from fabrication and refineries to Aerospace alloy detection.
Learn more about the Bruker S1 Titan.
Intuitive Ion Control Console
Intuitive had the technology, but needed a partner that could help them bring everything together in a seamless package. The company selected Timberline because of our extensive experience with industrial and injection mold design, as well as our design validation and test expertise.
What It Is:
A surgical control panel for Ion, a robotic assisted surgical platform for peripheral lung biopsy. The system features an ultra-thin, ultra-maneuverable catheter that allows navigation far into the peripheral lung to perform minimally invasive biopsies.
How it Works:
This incredibly cool surgical tool uses software to read a patient’s CT lung scan in order to create a navigation pathway that allows physicians to reach far into the lung through small and difficult-to-navigate airways and reach all 18 segments of the lung. Once a pathway has been designated, it is exported to a USB flash drive which is then inserted into Ion’s controller to complete the biopsy. The controller uses hand-controlled navigation to control the catheter and complete the journey to the designated biopsy area.
Why Ion Chose Timberline:
Ion had the technology but needed a partner that could help them bring everything together in a seamless package. The company selected Timberline because of our extensive experience with industrial and injection mold design, as well as our design validation and test expertise.
What Timberline Did:
Timberline first put our industrial design chops to use to create a controller that could provide a high level of user control with minimal distraction. We selected a hand-controlled navigation scroll wheel to allow the operator to easily navigate the designated path as well as a navigation ball that provided movement within a 180 degree range.
This included the design of an injection mold to create the controller’s outside panels and provide an elegant and modern look. Finally, we provided electromechanical design and electronics integration within the enclosure.
The design included heat sinks and venting to manage heat during operation using natural convection, thereby negating the necessity of including a forced air system for ventilation. Thermal analysis was completed to ensure the design would operate as intended.
The Result:
The Intuitive Ion is available now for surgical professionals, and the response from medical professionals has been extremely positive, providing a high level of reach, stability, and precision for increased accuracy and minimal invasion for patients.
Bodelin ProScope Micro Mobile
Building on the overwhelming success of the ProScope HR, the product innovators at Bodelin Technologies decided to expand the ProScope line of products for popular mobile device platforms Android and iOS.
Learn MoreAs a long-term product development partner, Timberline worked closely with Bodelin to develop a new product to bring the portable microscope to the mobile device market.
What We Did
Timberline engineers provided complete mechanical and optical design for the cutting-edge MicroMobile microscope. The new product design included a common microscope with interchangeable sleeves to mount all iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.) and selected Android devices. It also included proprietary electronics, interchangeable optics, and a rechargeable battery.
In addition to mechanical and optical design, Timberline created the injection mold design that would prep the MicroMobile for production. Timberline also assisted with vendor selection and qualification and provided engineering support and validation testing during tooling development. Thanks to Timberline's experienced project management resources, we seamlessly guided the product from initial concept to production.
The Result:
The Bodelin ProScope MicroMobile was successfully launched and is now available for use with six different mobile platforms, making it one of the industry’s most easily accessible portable microscopes.
Flight Attendant Service Panel
For this project, Timberline was selected as the customer’s design partner based on our breadth of industrial and mechanical design expertise as well as our experience dealing with the regulatory requirements of the industry.
Learn MoreWhat It Is:
The service panel is used by flight attendants to control all in-flight electronics including doors, lighting, and passenger signs (buckle up!). These panels are often installed near the flight attendant’s seat for ease of access.
How it Works:
The panel acts as an interface for the main cabin management system, controlling all activities via a user-friendly control panel. Simplicity and ease of use are key considerations in the design of these panels.
Why Timberline Was Chosen:
Timberline was selected as the customer’s design partner because of our breadth of industrial and mechanical design expertise as well as our experience dealing with the regulatory requirements of the industry. The customer was also impressed with Timberline’s extensive design validation and test capabilities.
What Timberline Did:
Our team played an important role in nearly every aspect of the design of the service panels, from UX and industrial design to mechanical design and electronics integration. Once the design was completed, Timberline assisted with thermal testing, tooling validation, and supplier startup.
The flight service panels required additional considerations due to the safety requirements of the aerospace industry. All design work was required to follow AS9100 requirements including additional documentation for all electronics and mechanical design. In addition, the products required extensive risk analysis to predict failure modes and mitigation of potential failures. This included a lot of additional environmental testing including temperature and vibration testing.
The Result:
The new flight service panels are currently being installed on a new line of aircraft slated for release in late 2020.
Agile Sports Technologies Hudl Remote
The Hudl remote project included industrial design of the handheld remote, mechanical design, and full electronics integration. In addition, Timberline worked closely with Hudl and its manufacturer partner on tooling design and development.
What It Is:
The Hudl remote is a handheld remote used by athletic coaches and athletes to review performance tape. The remotes can be paired to almost any device using a Bluetooth connection. Once connected, coaches can access their own library of footage, provide feedback, and share the marked footage with team members and coaching staff.
How it Works:
The bluetooth remotes are completely wireless, meaning coaches no longer need to be next to a computer to control the action. Once the remote has been paired with a device, coaches can take advantage of a variety of functional operations, from laser pointer to tagging and skipping between clips.
What Timberline Did:
The most important functional requirement for the new generation of remotes was adding a USB connection and charging so coaches would no longer need to be next to a computer to review footage with their teams. This, paired with additional WiFi capabilities and bluetooth connection added a massive amount of flexibility for how the remotes could be used. Laser pointer capabilities were also implemented.
The Hudl remote project included industrial design of the handheld remote, mechanical design, and full electronics integration. In addition, Timberline worked closely with Hudl and its manufacturer partner on tooling design and development.
The Result:
Today, the new Hudl remotes are used around the world for athletes at all levels, offering a high-tech solution for today’s modern athlete.
ECD M.O.L.E. Thermal Profilers
ECD is recognized worldwide for its expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology. Based out of Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures for diverse industries including electronics, solar, and baking, among others.
Learn MoreECD came to Timberline for help designing a new generation of thermal profilers that would provide users with an updated look and slimmer design with best in class product features. Timberline was more than willing to help, developing several devices that would meet this need including the MEGA M.O.L.E. 20 and the SUPER M.O.L.E. Gold 20 profilers. Timberline provided new industrial design for the shape, graphics, and overall look of the thermal profilers as well as all of the mechanical design and electronics integration for the devices.
The partnership also included prototype testing, design validation, and engineering assistance during tooling development.
The result:
The ECD MEGA M.O.L.E. 20 has received worldwide award recognition including the 2008 New Product Introduction Award, the ITC Expo Innovative Technology Award, and the SMT China Vision Award.
ECD SmartDRY™ Cabinet
When ECD began work on developing a new desiccant dryer cabinet for the SMT market, they turned to the team at Timberline to provide engineering and manufacturing support to prepare the products for market.
The new cabinets were designed to provide storage for SMT components, with intelligent moisture control that met the J-STD-033 specification while also mitigating electrostatic discharge (ESD) at low relative humidity levels. The partnership spawned a series of SmartDry cabinets of varying sizes that would successfully help ECD enter the SMT market.
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The new cabinet series project included new industrial design for the cabinets’ look and shape, mechanical design and electronics integration for the cabinets, electromechanical design of the cabinet dryer systems, and additional support in the form of prototype testing and design validation. Timberline’s project management resources successfully guided the project throughout the mechanical effort as ECD prepared the products for production startup, concluding with engineering assistance for sheet metal fabrication as well as validation testing assistance.
The Result:
Since the ECD SmartDry cabinets hit the market, the cabinets have continued to received positive reviews as some of the most efficient and cost-effective dry storage systems on the market today.
Jet Fuel Water Detector (Aerospace)
Timberline's experience with the highly regulated aerospace industry means we are ready to deal with all design and regulatory challenges aerospace products might face in their journey to the marketplace. Extensive design capabilities allow us to combine our team with your own internal resources to complete aeospace projects successfully.
What It Is:
The jet fuel water detector tests for the amount of water molecules found in aviation jet fuel per ASTM D3240 test standard. Undissolved water in jet fuel can lead to a growth of microorganisms, corrosion in the aircraft tank, and ice formation in the fuel system which can lead to engine failure. The water detector is used in both military and commercial aviation.
How it Works:
The water detector is a highly complex system. To test, a measured sample of fuel is passed through a paper pad that is treated with sodium fluorescein. The pad is then compared with a fluorescing standard in ultraviolet light. Water droplets that are smaller than the eye can see cause the sodium fluorescein to fluoresce. The degree of fluorescence is greater for increasing amounts of water in the fuel.
A single, permanent fluorescing standard is positioned under a photographic-type iris diaphragm which can be opened or closed to increase or decrease the amount of ultraviolet light. To determine water content, the operator merely adjusts the diaphragm lever arm under the fluorescing standard and the test pad to show equal brightness in the ultraviolet light.
Why Timberline Was Selected:
Our experience with the highly regulated aerospace industry meant our aerospace customer knew we were equipped to deal with all design and regulatory challenges the products might face in their journey to the marketplace. In addition, our extensive design capabilities meant the company could combine our team with their own internal resources to complete the project successfully.
What We Did:
The Timberline team provided end to end support for the new product, including industrial design and user interface design for the tester and testing kit. Our team was also able to assist with mechanical design and electronics integration for the entire device.
The Result:
The testing kits are now available worldwide, ensuring the ongoing safety of our aircraft and passengers.
Fredericks Company Digital Vacuum Gauge
The Fredericks Company digital vacuum gauge is an active vacuum gauge designed for heat treat and vacuum furnace end users. Timberline's skill set was uniquely suited for the project, proving we could deliver on the customer’s considerable specifications in a timely fashion.
What It Is:
The Fredericks Company digital vacuum gauge is an active vacuum gauge designed for heat treat and vacuum furnace end users.
How it Works:
The digital vacuum gauges feature an easy to read OLED display with four capacitive touch controls, allowing users to interface directly with the unit. The gauges include many customizable features which can be changed through the user interface or via RS-485, USB, and EthernetIP. The digital vacuum gauges combine passive gauges and controlling electronics for pressure measurement.
Why Timberline Was Selected:
Timberline’s electronic design partner recommended our team for this project based on our mechanical design expertise. Having worked with Timberline in the past, they knew our team’s skill set was uniquely suited for the project and that we could deliver on the customer’s considerable specifications in a timely fashion.
What Timberline Did:
Timberline completed all of the gauge’s mechanical design work to prepare the gauge for manufacturing, as well as the electromechanical engineering and electronics integration. We also assisted with industrial design for the gauges, ensuring a functional, intuitive design.
The Result:
The end result is a digital vacuum gauge that is more efficient, easy to maintain, and can offer more flexibility where space is limited.
IntelliPad USB
Following the success of the first generation IntelliCab prescription storage system, GSL knew Timberline had the skills and experience to tackle the next generation of the product line and further enhance the user experience of the products.
Learn MoreWhat It Is:
The IntelliPad RFID pad reader is an indispensable component of the GSL IntelliSys product line. The reader can be positioned anywhere in the pharmacy to manage prescription tracking without restricting or reducing work space.
How it Works:
Using close proximity RFID technology, the new IntelliPad “reads” IntelliSys SmartBaskets. These are uniquely identified baskets with locking lids to provide real-time, hands-free tracking throughout the pharmacy.
Why GSL Chose Timberline:
Following the success of the first generation IntelliCab prescription storage system, GSL knew Timberline had the skills and experience to tackle the next generation of the product line and further enhance the user experience of the products. This included a more modular design approach to provide added flexibility in the systems’ configuration. It also meant new features for the IntelliPad pad reader.
What Timberline Did:
Impressed with Timberline’s industrial, mechanical, and electronic design of the original IntelliCab systems, GSL again selected Timberline to assist with the next generation of IntelliSys products. Because GSL was familiar with our project management expertise, we were also tasked with managing the project and its many partners, in addition to providing mechanical design of the IntelliPad RFID pad readers and the integration of the products’ sophisticated electronics.
The new version of the IntelliPad included a USB connection for added flexibility of placement in the lab. New lights and sounds were also added to provide helpful operational cues for users.
The Result:
The new IntelliSys products have proven hugely popular for pharmacists and technicians. It is the system of choice for huge pharmaceutical groups including Kaiser Permanente, Safeway, OHSU, and many others.
IntelliSys Cab Top Server (CTS)
Timberline was a natural choice for GSL, having successfully completed the full design of the Gen 1 IntelliCab system. For the new version of the server, GSL wanted an attractive, streamlined design that would make operation and maintenance easier.
What It Is:
As the name implies, the IntelliSys Cab Top Server is positioned atop the IntelliSys cabinets. The server acts as the brains of the entire system, recording and storing all prescription information, transactional and user activities, as well as controlling locking and identification capabilities.
How it Works:
As medicines are received, all are recorded by the IntelliSys RFID readers and assigned a unique identifier. All information is stored in the database and updated in real time. All users are likewise provided a unique ID badge. User roles are designated to provide appropriate levels of access. The IntelliSys products combine RFID tags with GSL’s proprietary RFID readers, lock-able electronic cabinets, and real time tracking software to make will-call operations more accurate.
All of these features are controlled by the IntelliSys Cab Top Server. The server also includes a thermal printer pharmacists can use to print out patient reports.
Why GSL chose Timberline:
Timberline was a natural choice for GSL, having successfully completed the full design of the Gen 1 IntelliCab system. For the new version of the server, GSL wanted an attractive, streamlined design that would make operation and maintenance easier.
What Timberline Did:
For the new servers, we first revisited the enclosure itself, designing a new injection molded cover that provided a more seamless look with the rest of the system. Utilizing largely off-the-shelf electronics, Timberline provided all electronics configuration and integration. Once design was complete, we then helped GSL navigate the sometimes confusing UL certification process, thereby ensuring the new servers were market-ready and safe to operate.
The Result:
The new servers have made an excellent addition to the new IntelliSys products, providing additional functionality and capabilities with a new, modern look.
Bodelin ProScope HR2
When the team at Bodelin Technologies decided to bring production of the popular ProScope HR2 back home from Japan, they knew they needed a partner who could help them maintain their edge in the handheld digital microscope market.
Learn MoreBodelin engaged Timberline to not only provide design support with updated ergonomics and proprietary electronics (including an optical chip) but also to help them prepare for high volume manufacturing with a local supplier base. Timberline’s experienced project management expertise made the transition a smooth one from concept design to production startup.
The Timberline team provided industrial design and injection molding design of the handheld ProScope HR2 as well as additional guidance during materials selection and production startup, including engineering tooling development and validation testing.
The Result:
The results have been nothing short of amazing. The ProScope HR2 has been out in the market for the past five years, where it has received tremendous praise throughout the market, including a 5-star product rating from PC World Magazine.
Bodelin ProPrompter
Longtime Timberline partners at Bodelin prepare to build on the current ProPrompter portable teleprompter with a new mobile version that includes new features and capabilities like Full HD wide screen format, an integrated rail mount for large production cameras, and adaptable mounts for iPads, iPhones and other LCD mobile devices.
Learn MoreTo prepare the new PropPrompter HDi product for high volume manufacturing, Bodelin needed a partner that could also assist with finding and qualifying a local supplier base for manufacturing.
Timberline project management kept the new product launch on track while simultaneously assisting with industrial design for the shape of the new ProPrompter HDi, mechanical design of the new iPad mount and universal device mount, and engineering assistance during tooling development and validation testing.
The Result:
The ProPrompter HDi Pro2 was successfully introduced to the market, where it has become a favorite for anyone looking for a mobile teleprompter solution.