Sentineo - Hippo Dx cooperation
Hippo Dx, a MedTech innovator developing automated allergy testing systems, partnered with Sentineo to optimize key aspects of the hardware in its advanced diagnostic platform. Within just a few days, Sentineo conducted a focused analysis and fine-tuned the existing PCB design, successfully achieving the targeted performance objectives.
“We are very satisfied with our collaboration with Sentineo and the valuable insights it provided to further enhance the robustness of our product,” says Dirk Loeckx, CTO of Hippo Dx.
Targeted in-depth hardware optimization
The medical device of Hippo Dx transforms traditional skin prick allergy testing with pioneering technology, covering pricking, imaging, automated measurements, and digital results. The automated skin prick testing platform increases efficiency by enabling a standardized and patient-friendly testing process. During the project, Sentineo investigated motor behaviour and motor control systems, to further optimize product functionality.
Hippo Dx and Sentineo collaborated to carry out a focused analysis and fine-tuning of the existing PCB design, resulting in targeted performance improvements.
Piet Callemeyn, owner of Sentineo: “Through in-depth analysis of the existing motor control hardware, in close collaboration with Hippo Dx, we identified opportunities to further enhance system performance and ensure smooth operation.”
Focus on systems’ long-term field robustness
“In light of a seamless transition from prototype to a market-ready allergy testing product built for volume production, our analysis identified specific optimizations for the motor control system. These support manufacturing rollout with absolute confidence in the system’s long-term field robustness” Callemeyn adds.
Dirk Loeckx reflects on the partnership: “Working with Sentineo helped us elevate the quality and robustness of our allergy testing system. Beyond improving the hardware, it gave us full control and a deep understanding of the system’s detailed electronics.”
Partnership-driven innovation from the start
“By leveraging our expertise in advanced electronic design, we help companies systematically optimize their systems for enhanced quality and reliability,” concludes Piet Callemeyn. “Early involvement of Sentineo in the engineering process maximizes impact on system architecture, design decisions, and long-term product robustness.”
As successfully implemented for Hippo Dx, Sentineo is known for performing comprehensive electronic ‘sanity checks’ of customers’ systems. These in-depth investigations uncover the interrelations between specific system performance and the underlying technical design aspects that influence them.
“Beyond minor design tweaks, we look ahead to identify imperfections that could cause future operational challenges,” says Callemeyn. “In this project, for example, we identified some design optimizations that enhance signal robustness and stability. These updates further improve performance consistency and overall system reliability.”
