HighPlex

Recently redesigned, the HighPlex was reimagined to align with AusDiagnostics’ new design language, with the primary goal of enhancing the product’s value proposition without compromising its key functional attributes. Solutions were implemented to reduce manufacturing costs and optimize the manufacturing, assembly, calibration, and maintenance processes while creating a platform that would enable future growth through customisation and white labelling. Further challenges outlined in the brief included ensuring the machine’s footprint would not increase, minimizing wastage, improving the machine’s visibility, reducing the number of parts, and increasing the overall accuracy of the product.

Three concepts were initially presented, with unique selling points, product styling, cost modelling, & manufacturing strategy, capturing all viable opportunities & ensuring the HighPlex set the standard & tone for AusDx’s new design language. The selected concept reduces manufacturing cost by 24%, overall number of parts by 95% & time of assembly & calibration by 163% without compromising functionality. All whilst becoming an eye-catching device, easily recognised under AusDiagnostics. The design can also be white labelled & adapted to different product lines through customisation of different finishes, colours & branding. Sustainability measures have also been implemented to achieve reduced wastage.

The redesigned HighPlex provides AusDx with an opportunity to leverage and expand existing market share with this new entry-level product, which can be sold under the AusDx brand or easily reconfigured and white-labelled to capture an even bigger market share. Making products like the HighPlex more affordable, reliable, and available will reduce the time, cost, and complexity of gaining access to the latest, most comprehensive, and accurate diagnostic PCR test results from a single sample in rural, regional, and city healthcare hubs. This enables healthcare professionals to make informed decisions faster, resulting in faster diagnostics, treatment, and positive patient outcomes.

HighPlex Core features: •Performing MT-PCR for up to 24 samples in a single run • Compact design requiring just 1.3 meters of space •Cost-effectiveness achieved from processing a minimum of 5 samples per run •UV deck sterilization, effectively minimizing contamination risks and ensuring result accuracy The optimised design leverages the key operational aspects of the design with the additional benefits: •Scalable manufacturing strategy resulted in a 24% manufacturing cost decrease •Overall reduction of the part count by 95% has resulted in efficiency gain in a wide range of touchpoints from: oinventory and supply management to warehousing oreduction of complexity oreduction of out of tolerance components and the effect of tolerance stacking on the reject rate of components or sub-assemblies oincreased accuracy •163% efficiency gain in assembly, calibration and commissioning •Increased visibility of key operational areas •Status lighting to show the product is operational •Increased access for onsite maintenance, calibration and sterilisation •Integrated friction hinges provide resistance only on the lids downstroke, enhancing the customer experience while reducing complexity •Ability to create multiple product lines or white labels by changing the colour, finish and branding •Eye-catching product showcasing the cutting-edge technology within