Case Study: 3M / Sanmina simplifies food pathogen detection with Advanta Design

3M / Sanmina streamlines food safety with Advanta Design and over a dozen molded parts

Advanta Design collaborated with 3M/Sanmina to address the challenge of creating a user-friendly device for detecting food pathogens. 3M Food Safety had developed proprietary technology but sought to simplify the complex scientific process into an easy-to-operate system for technicians.

The solution involved Advanta Design providing extensive product design and development expertise. They conducted physical prototyping, presented multiple design concepts, and focused on ensuring the product was manufacturable. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team with Sanmina, Advanta handled the product's aesthetics and the integration of numerous components. The result was the 3M Molecular Detection System, a device that optimizes technician productivity, improves bottom lines, and ensures public health.

3M / Sanmina