Ongoing R&D – FPGA-Based Embedded System and Z-Axis Calibration Upgrade

Overview

This ongoing R&D effort is for a European manufacturer of automated biomedical analyzers, aiming to modernize embedded control and improve calibration precision.

Problem Statement

The existing equipment relied on fixed-function controllers and manual needle alignment, which
limited scalability and introduced operational inconsistencies.

Our Solution

SIOT is redesigning the embedded system using FPGAs for reprogrammable control and building a motorized Z-axis calibrator for software-adjusted needle height alignment.

Technologies Used

  • FPGA
  • Stepper motor with encoder

Key Features

  • Deterministic FPGA logic
  • Sub-mm needle positioning
  • Reusable calibration presets