Our Work
Pure Solutions' progress separated into two segments. Our first section explores our technical work and our second section explores our professional work.
Prototypes
Our technical progress can be demonstrated through the various iterations that have occurred through the development of our prototypes. Documented here are the various iterations and changes that have been made. Our progress can also be seen through the various competitions we have competed in, and the steps we have taken to establish Pure Solutions as a legal entity with strong professional ties.
PROTOTYPE 01
Proof of Concept
The first prototype that was created was a large and bulky piece of equipment, only meant as a proof of concept for an engineering design competition. This prototype exhibited much of the basic functionality, such as multi-metric testing, a graphical display, and data logging capabilities. However, its scope was still limited and was difficult to operate, especially for the standard consumer. Many of the original design decisions from this revision appear in other iterations, but in an improved form.
PROTOTYPE 02
Initial Integration
Prototype 02 shares many of the internals of the first prototype but is in a completely different form factor. Many of the design decisions at this point were mostly to make the overall form complete, not to improve the functionality, due to its
This prototype was the first to be presented to a non-technical audience, thus some of the presentation decisions were made purely for aesthetics instead of pure technical features. It was made completely from off the shelf components and was thus restricted by the dimensions of these parts.
PROTOTYPE 03
Custom Design
Prototype 03 was the first to include a custom designed PCB to consolidate many of the complex elements into a single unified part. The overall design was much slimmer and closer to a final form product.
This prototype increases our confidence and we continued to push towards a final result, which can be seen in the next design iteration, being more advanced yet more compact.
PROTOTYPE 04
Advanced Integration
Prototype 04 was the first to include a major change, a way to configure the probes to accept different types of sensors greatly increasing its flexibility in residential and industrial spaces, where certain features are desired over others. This increase in flexibility had a trade-off, it increases the risk of a critical design error, which occurred during this stage. This is where I took a step back and reconsidered the prototyping process.
PROTOTYPE 05
Development Kit
The current iteration is a step back from a production stage and is focused mainly on validation of circuit design. This way, development can be more agile, being more resilient to minor design errors like the ones that plagued the previous iteration.
Professional Engagements
At Pure Solutions, we take pride in our professional work and valuable collaborations with individuals and organizations. Our journey has been marked by meaningful partnerships and interactions with experts from various fields. Here are some highlights of the remarkable people and organizations we've had the privilege to work with:
Steve Slack
Assistant Maintenance Manager at Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Mr. Steve Slack, Assistant Maintenance Manager at the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy, graciously extended an exclusive tour of their world-class facilities. During the tour, he generously shared invaluable insights into the intricacies of facility operation. Mr. Slack's support has been transformative, providing us with profound understanding and appreciation of our customers' evolving needs. This deeper understanding has been instrumental in shaping our growth trajectory.
Martin Nichols
Transactional Lawyer at DLA Piper
Mr.Nichols was instrumental in assisting us with the drafting of legal documents and the registration of our company with the state. is expertise was pivotal in guiding us through the complex process of registering our company with the state. Martin's legal acumen, coupled with his unwavering guidance, played a critical role in ensuring our company's successful establishment.His legal expertise and guidance played a pivotal role in establishing Pure Solutions as a legal entity.
Dylan Doty
Program Manager at The Utah Innovation Center
Mr. Doty is currently guiding us submitting a proposal for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Dylan's profound knowledge and unwavering commitment are the driving forces behind our preparations. His expert guidance is propelling us confidently toward our goals, ensuring that our proposal stands out in a competitive landscape.
Next Steps
Pure Solutions continues to look forward into the future, planning our next steps to further our endeavors. Here are some of our planned highlights.
SBIR / STTR Funding
We are currently working with the Utah Innovation Center on submitting a proposal to the Small Business Innovation Research program. This program will allow us to gain funding to further develop our device and put it through the gauntlet of testing. We plan on partnering with a lab at the University of Utah to help us with this process. We hope to secure funding and find a suitable lab by the end of the academic year. We also plan on applying for the required business licenses this year so that we can start the sale of our devices as soon as we finish the testing phase.
Closed Field Evaluation - Industrial Consumers
We are planning on focusing initially on industrial consumers, due to their expertise with the type of equipment that we are developing. Their feedback will be the most valuable as they understand the good and bad aspects of the equipment, which they can relay back to us so that we may improve our product before a full public release.
