AccuPyc Gas Displacement Pycnometry System
The fastest, easiest, most accurate measurement of true density
Best-in-class instrument leapfrogs competition
Design language launches new corporate branding
Initial sales doubled projections
BlackHägen Design (BH) has outlined a Time & Materials proposal to develop a corporate style-guide for Micromeritics Instruments Corporation’s new AccuPyc Gas Displacement Pycnometry System. The project aims to create a unified industrial design style-guide that reflects Micromeritics’ overall product portfolio, incorporating consistent branding elements such as shapes, colors, materials, UI architecture, and logo placement. This design will be implemented across two model versions of the AccuPyc, which will feature modern electronics, touchscreens, and cost-effective manufacturing strategies. BH will collaborate with Micromeritics’ engineering team to ensure the design meets industrial lab standards, environmental safety requirements, and manufacturing efficiency goals. The project is structured in phases, starting with the creation of the style-guide and progressing through conceptual industrial design, including research, CAD modeling, and iterative client feedback to finalize the design direction. The proposal outlines specific deliverables, including design presentations and style-guide documentation, with a focus on enhancing both the visual appeal and functionality of the AccuPyc system.
Development Scope
• Create a strategic design language across all product lines
• Apply corporate branding to Accupyc design update
• Integrate touchscreen UI and best-in-class UX workflows
• Update electronic design and improve temperature control
• Re-engineer device for improved performance, optimized reliability and DfX
Design Development and Branding Consistency:
BlackHägen Design created a corporate style-guide for Micromeritics’ new AccuPyc system, ensuring consistent branding elements (shapes, colors, materials, UI, etc.) across their entire product portfolio. The new design integrated modern electronics and improved user interfaces while maintaining a cost-effective strategy for manufacturing.
Project Phases and Deliverables:
The project is structured in two main phases:
• Phase 0: Develop the style-guide through research, CAD modeling, and presentations for client feedback and final approval.
• Phase 1: Conceptualize industrial design solutions, refine design directions, and ensure compliance with safety and usability standards, followed by management review and final design selection.
Key Objectives and Design Considerations:
The design must be robust for industrial lab environments, easy to manufacture with a focus on efficiency, and compliant with environmental safety standards. BH will collaborate with Micromeritics’ engineering team to ensure the design meets technical requirements and reduces costs, while supporting the overall product portfolio strategy.
