Greenlight Analytical’s Breakthrough in Cannabis Product Development and Analysis
INDUSTRY:
Cannabis and Controlled Environment Agriculture
TYPE OF WORK:
Conceptual design, chemical analysis, quality testing, Cannabis product design and development
We needed an engineering firm specializing in cannabis product design and development, and Enginuity was highly recommended. After the first meeting, Simon and I knew we didn’t need to look any further. Enginuity was the perfect fit, and our impression of them was extremely positive. They have expertly guided the development of our cannabis analyzer, meeting and exceeding our expectations.
James Wylde
President and CEO, Greenlight Analytical
About the Client
Green Light Analytical
Greenlight Analytical eliminates the guesswork from indoor agriculture and cannabis production by providing real-time information needed to adjust the growing environment and inputs. Their easy-to-use, accurate cannabis analyzer, the HarvestIQ, measures the chemical profile of plants as they grow. This allows producers to optimize crops for quality, yield, consistency, and potency, leading to higher revenue.
The HarvestIQ empowers growers with the data needed to adjust the environment and meet customer demands. Designed to overcome the current challenges faced by indoor farms and cannabis producers, their weed analyzer and hemp analyzer eliminate the need to rely on external labs, which are often too slow and costly for effective quality control.
Understanding the Problem
The Challenge
Greenlight Analytical’s James Wylde identified a significant challenge in the cannabis industry: the traditional process of getting a cannabis sample into the laboratory was time-consuming, manual, and prone to human error, leading to inconsistent results. He envisioned a simpler, more convenient solution that could provide faster and more accurate analysis.
Greenlight Analytical needed an innovative device, such as a cannabis analyzer, that could quickly sample cannabis, analyze its chemical profile, and deliver reliable results. This led to the development of a prototype for a mass spectrometer that could address these issues.
Step 01: Initial Concept Development
Initial product prototype development sketches for Greenlight analytics.
Step 02: Microbeaker fits CF/KF-16 chamber
Introduction of microbeaker that will reduce 80% volume of the sample chamber
Step 03: Preliminary Design
KF components are coupled and vacuum sealed with O-rings. Viton flurocarbon has maximum temperature of 440F or 230C.
Step 04: Prototype Development
Final Prototype being put in quality test
Step 05: Final Product
Final Product Delivered
Solving the Challenge
The Solution
Enginuity tackled the challenge by developing a prototype of a cannabis analyzer that simplifies and accelerates the sampling process. The team utilized product design and industrial design concepts to create a device that provides faster and more accurate results. They constructed a working technical demonstrator to validate the novel theory and conducted extensive testing to ensure its reliability and accuracy.
The device offers user-friendly operation: users can insert a piece of cannabis, press a button, and receive a detailed composition profile within minutes. Enginuity employed a two-pronged approach to the New Product Development Process for the Cannabis Analyzer:
1.Technical Demonstration: We demonstrated the novel theory by building a working technical demonstrator using appropriate prototyping techniques, providing a device for initial evaluation tests.
2. Usability and Design: In parallel with the working prototype, we validated product usability and developed an industrial design vision based on the demonstrated feasibility of the proof-of-concept.
Summarizing the Outcome
The Conclusion
Enginuity’s Cannabis Analyzer for Greenlight Analytical delivers comprehensive and accurate cannabis sample analysis, significantly reducing testing time. It enables real-time monitoring and adjustments to ensure regulatory compliance. This successful collaboration sets the stage for future innovative projects in the cannabis industry.
Key Takeaways
Accurate Analysis
Enginuity’s Cannabis Analyzer provides precise chemical profiling, enhancing the reliability of cannabis sample testing.
Time Reduction
The device dramatically shortens testing times, allowing for quicker decision-making and process adjustments.
Real-Time Monitoring
It enables growers to monitor plant development in real-time, ensuring the crops meet desired properties and regulatory standards.
Applying Cannabis Analyzer Know-How to Broader Markets
The success of the Cannabis Analyzer project with Greenlight Analytical demonstrates our expertise in delivering cutting-edge product design and development for various industries. Whether you need precise chemical analysis service or looking to design drug purity testing kit, we can help engineer technologies that fit seamlessly within your existing infrastructure.
The learnings from this project can be implemented in designing advanced solutions for:
- Food and Beverage Industry: Enhance quality control, ensure compliance with safety standards, and optimize production processes with real-time data on ingredients and contaminants.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Improve drug formulation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance by leveraging precise chemical composition measurement, streamlining drug development and production.
- Agriculture and Horticulture: Monitor soil health, nutrient levels, and plant conditions in real-time, leading to better crop management, higher yields, and more efficient resource use.
- Environmental Monitoring: Detect pollutants, track environmental changes, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations by extending our expertise to monitor air and water quality.
- Cosmetic Industry: Ensure the safety and efficacy of ingredients, optimize formulations, and maintain consistent product quality with detailed chemical profiling.
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