Stick

Stick — a small, convenient and powerful vector network analyzer for measuring the key parameters of cable and antenna systems from 100 kHz to 230 MHz.

Before development began, the client set out a number of requirements, the main one being a practical yet attractive design.

We chose this design concept for several reasons:

— first, our analysis of existing solutions that we could apply to the new enclosures;

— second, we looked for shapes that would best suit the conditions of use;

— and third, we wanted the design to clearly carry on the brand and its overall style.

All the difficulties of the project came down to reducing the size of the enclosure. Repeatedly optimising the boards and cutting the number of parts was the main development challenge. Choosing the right display also took quite a lot of time. In the end Stick got an E-ink display that fully met the price and power-consumption targets and makes the instrument comfortable to use in the field, even in bright daylight. The instrument is used outdoors, so its enclosure needs a higher level of protection against dust and water, which often makes an enclosure bigger. Thanks to our extensive experience in designing instruments with high IP ratings, we still managed to keep it compact and deliver all the planned functions. During development we made several prototypes using 3D printing.

What we did for the project:

• Industrial design

• Product design engineering

Project achievements:

• In series production