Surveyed Use in Lab Environment

Ensure decreases in error rates between pre— and post— introduction settings to validate the most important user needs

Setup, takedown, assembly time and qualitative comments

Experimental time with and without device to ensure that the device, on average, reduces the experimental setup time by reducing error rates.

Functional Failure Testing

Fast/slow pipetting speeds, erratic patterns to ensure that various experimental devices or pipetting styles does not interfere with optimal device function.

Multi-channel, repeater, various tip types to widen the experimental gamut compatible with the device.

Functions through hazard exposure (spills, etc.) due to the likelihood of exposure and significant volume of experiments that are often identified.

Structural/Mechanical Failure Testing

Autoclaving resistance for use in sterile environments

Mechanical stability to ensure that alignment and function is not compromised by random mechanical forces (movement, etc.)

Capacity for repair when faults are found and notified, to ensure that the entire device does not need to be re-constructed.