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Micael Derelöv¹, Jonas Detterfelt, Mats Björkman

¹Division of Assembly Technology/IEI, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden.

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This study adapts the Hubka-Eder (HE) model for designing complex biotechnology products. Extending the HE model with a biological systems entity improves the analysis of bio-mechatronic systems.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Design

Background:

Complex biotechnology products integrate mechanical, electronic, and biological components, termed bio-mechatronic systems.
Existing design models may not fully capture the intricacies of these interdisciplinary systems.
Conceptual design principles are crucial for developing robust and efficient biotechnological tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To adapt the Hubka-Eder (HE) model for the conceptual design of bio-mechatronic systems.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the adapted HE model in analyzing biotechnology products.
To propose an extension to the HE model that specifically addresses biological components.

Main Methods:

Analysis of four complex biotechnology products: protein purification system, bioreactor system, surface plasmon resonance biosensor, and enzymatic glucose analyzer.
Application of conceptual design principles, specifically the Hubka-Eder (HE) model.
Adaptation and extension of the HE model to incorporate biological system characteristics.

Main Results:

The Hubka-Eder (HE) model was successfully adapted for analyzing biotechnology products.
The adapted model demonstrated utility in understanding the design of bio-mechatronic systems.
An extended HE model, including a distinct biological systems entity, was developed.

Conclusions:

Extending the Hubka-Eder (HE) model with a separate biological systems entity significantly enhances the analysis of bio-mechatronic systems.
The proposed extension facilitates both functional and systematic analyses of complex biotechnology products.
This adapted design framework offers a valuable approach for future development in biotechnology engineering.