This user-friendly device controls and monitors a complex process for creating Electrochemically Aligned Collagen (ELAC) threads, a biomaterial used in orthopaedic repairs. ELAC threads are difficult to produce in the continuous lengths needed for practical application, but this system can automatically produce them to the necessary specifications. This controller oversees all production parameters and allows the operator to control all settings through a user-friendly interface with a live video feed. The project was funded by the Student Project Fund and used the laser cutter, wood shop, and tools in think[box].
Contact:
Umit Erol, umit@case.edu