Press Release
Light Operator Precise Cell Sorting by Beihang University Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design
Beihang University acknowledged for scientific instruments and research equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Light Operator Precise Cell Sorting by Beihang University has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Light Operator Precise Cell Sorting
Light Operator is a cell sorting instrument developed for biomedical laboratories. The instrument uses optoelectronic dielectrophoresis to sort cells without damage. High resolution imaging, real time algorithms and visual graphics support precise cell identification. A translucent flip top cover protects the internal optical and electronic parts and allows the sorting process to be observed. The surface is made of PB material with an electroplated silver gray finish, and the housing is machined by CNC with discreet screws. The instrument measures 780 by 597 by 536 millimeters.
Award Record
Beihang University is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design Award
The A' Scientific Instrument Design Award is an international competition recognizing good scientific instruments by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to scientific instrument designers, research equipment designers, industrial designers and mechanical engineers from all countries. Entries typically include microscopes, spectrometers, chromatographs, centrifuges, oscilloscopes and telescopes. Awarded scientific instrument designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/scientific-instrument
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://desingers.org/164196
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/164196
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!164196
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/358985
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Light Operator Precise Cell Sorting
- Function
- Precise Cell Sorting
- Category
- Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Service Design
- Industry
- Manufacturing and Education
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Gray, Gray and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Beihang University
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #164196
Credits
- Team
- Yuanyuan liu, Hu Yin, Haocheng Han, Zipeng Zhang, Zhuohang Yang and Lin Feng
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Light Operator cell sorting equipment utilizes high-resolution imaging for precise cell identification, enhanced by real-time algorithms and visual graphics for accuracy throughout the process. Its precision manufacturing ensures the stability and accuracy of the internal optical and electronic components. With advanced technology, premium materials, and a user-friendly design, the Light Operator is the ideal choice for laboratory research.
- Inspiration
- The Light Operator Cell Sorting Equipment revolutionizes biomedical research by using optoelectronic dielectrophoresis for precise, damage-free cell sorting. Unlike traditional manual methods, this device enhances accuracy and speed, offering a more reliable and streamlined process for cell selection and culture. Its advanced technology significantly improves laboratory efficiency, empowering researchers to push the boundaries of cell science.
- Research
- The design project, led by Beihang University, aims to enhance cell screening in medical experiments using innovative optoelectronic technologies. By analyzing the behavioral laboratory users’ behavioral habits through video recordings and interviews, we have developed outstanding high-precision laboratory research equipment. This study integrates optical and electrical technologies with ergonomic design, providing users with a delightful experimental experience. Extensive user research and parameter adjustments of core components have transformed complex experimental procedures into a smooth and vibrant process.
- Challenge
- In-depth exploration of the complex behavioral patterns of laboratory users to design products that meet their needs is a formidable challenge. It requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise from various fields and a deep understanding of user behavior. Creating a delightful user experience involves extensive research and testing to address emotional responses and habitual actions. Coordinating the collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary team, including experts from optics, software engineering, and design, adds another layer of complexity.
- Realization and Technology
- In terms of materials, the surface of the Light Operator device is made from PB material, refined through a precise electroplating process, giving it a distinctive silver-gray luster that combines aesthetics with durability. The translucent, flip-top design protects the internal components but also allow users to observe the sorting process, enhancing both interactivity and the device's high-tech appeal. The exterior is neat and elegant, precision-crafted using CNC machining, with discreet screws used ensuring seamless connections.
- Operation and Interaction
- Users begin by interacting with an external device to initiate the Light Operator, which prompts the system to perform a self-check to ensure that all sensors and optical components are functioning properly. Next, users log into the system and configure the sorting parameters based on their experimental needs, such as the target cells type and sorting conditions. The user then opens the transparent rotating cover, places the cell sample into the device, and starts the sorting process through the external interface. During the process, users can monitor the real-time status through the translucent cover, while the device automatically records the screening data.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was initiated in Beijing in October 2022, completed in Beijing in September 2024, and released to the market in June 2024.
- Specifications
- Length * Width * Height: 780mm * 597mm * 536mm
- Keywords
- Laboratory products, High precision technology, User research, Human-machine interaction, Biomedical research equipment, Innovative laboratory solutions
