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April 19, 2016

INTEGRIS to manufacture SIMnext’s DR Doppler

Expertise, Media, News, Uncategorized, Who We Are DESIGN, ENGINEERING, healthcare, innovation, product development

East Peoria, IL (April 19, 2016) – INTEGRIS Group, a leading innovator in the field of product development, recently worked with Peoria, IL based SIMnext to engineer and develop the industry’s first dynamic ultrasound training solution: DR Doppler. DR Doppler provides clinicians and students with a variety of simulations of pathological blood flow that they might not frequently see in clinical practice. This technology will enable them to develop new skills and stay current on their existing skills.

Due to the complexity and detailed nature of the system, SIMnext has chosen INTEGRIS Group to continue the partnership by manufacturing the DR Doppler Dynamic Ultrasound Trainer right here in Central Illinois.

INTEGRIS is honored to be chosen to help diversify the manufacturing core of the Greater Peoria region by adding High Tech Medical Manufacturing to the mix. INTEGRIS co-owner, and Greater Peoria Strategic Manufacturing Group member Andy Berberich, was in attendance last year when Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced her vision of Peoria becoming a Medical Manufacturing Hub for Illinois. This partnership between SIMnext and INTEGRIS is a great start. “We are proud to represent Central Illinois and the variety of manufacturing disciplines we have here, this step to a High Tech hub lays the foundation for a future of growth within the region,” states Berberich.

The manufacturing of DR Doppler is expected to begin in Q2 of 2016, with production increasing over the next 5 years. INTEGRIS will manufacture the system out of their East Peoria, Illinois facility, shipping DR Doppler throughout the world.

“We are very excited about expanding our relationship with INTEGRIS to develop and manufacture the DR Doppler system,” said SIMnext Executive Director Paul Pribaz. “Their strong commitment to the growth of Central Illinois and to working with us to create solutions that will further evolve healthcare simulation make them an ideal partner for this product.”

For more information on DR Doppler & SIMnext please visit: www.simnext.com.

January 18, 2016

by Eric Myers

INTEGRIS helps Launch Ultrasound Trainer: DR Doppler with SIMnext

Media, News, Uncategorized App Development, Clinicians, DR Doppler, ENGINEERING, Launch, Training, Ultrasound

We recently worked with Peoria, IL based SIMnext to engineer and develop the industry’s first dynamic ultrasound training solution: DR Doppler. DR Doppler provides clinicians and students with a variety of simulations of pathological blood flow that they might not be able to see in clinical practice, enabling them to stay current on their skills.

INTEGRIS has been involved from the early stages providing guidance from the initial prototype phase through product launch this week. The DR Doppler system required about 18 months of rigorous testing and multiple iterations of design to bring to market, through these iterations the INTEGRIS engineering team worked closely with the engineers of SIMnext to deliver an affordable, portable, dynamic ultrasound training device, like nothing else on the market.

January 15, 2016

by Eric Myers

You Need to Know How Valuable Engineering Simulation Is

Case Study analysis, Clutch, Electromagnetic, ENGINEERING, Failure, Pull Force, Simulation

Submitted by: Analysis Lead, Nick Jaegle

INTEGRIS’ engineers were presented the task to address failures encountered within an electromagnetic subsystem component serving as the clutch mechanism allowing selective power transmission to the other accessory systems. This subsystem is used in severe duty applications where reliability and predictable service life is crucial to staying profitable. The electromagnetic clutch had been experiencing a failure rate of over 5% on average. Initial attempts to reduce failures consisted of periodic tweaking of design and manufacturing parameters without a sound understanding of the system, resulting in the typical outcome of limited success and wasted dollars. We therefore suggested an Engineering Simulation and upon some rock solid clear and open communication (aka collaboration) with the customer they (the engineers) reviewed available design and field data, or lack thereof, determining that a torque overload condition was occurring stemming from an inadequate pull force produced from within the clutch. To make a long story short, the engineers determined a pull force increase of 15-20% will naturally eliminate these failures.

November 2, 2015

by Eric Myers

2015 Discover Manufacturing Expo

3D Printing, News 3D Printing, DESIGN, development, ENGINEERING, innovation, manufacturing

INTEGRIS was graciously asked to be a return participant at the 2015 Discover Manufacturing Expo held at the Woodruff Technical Center in Peoria, IL. This annual 2-Day event allows high schoolers to engage manufacturing related companies about the various careers that they offer in the area. There were schools from Peoria, Pekin, Washington, Metamora and on, overall there were probably several hundred participants. The expo included hands on type demonstrations from companies like Caterpillar and Excel Foundry, as well as learning opportunities from the University of Illinois and other local universities. The students were allowed to freely visit the different displays by participating companies and ask as many questions or hear about what skill-sets are of value when it comes to manufacturing.

October 23, 2015

by Matt Knight

Did You Know When You’re Happy Your Cells Smile?

Expertise ENGINEERING, healthcare, INTEGRIS

Did You Know When You’re Happy Your Cells Smile?

I am pleased to announce another guest writer for the INTEGRIS blog! We have so many talented people that work at INTEGRIS from all types of industries. Today I am excited to say that INTEGRIS’ own in-house Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Shawn Berberich, is our guest writer! Shawn has an extensive background as a Medical Laboratory Scientist along with her education in Health Systems from Rutgers University. Shawn is not only the INTEGRIS in-house CLS, but she also does work for other companies. The following post is a brief discussion of a very interesting find she discovered recently while on the job. Enjoy!

September 17, 2015

by Matt Knight

3D Printing: The High-Tech Industry at a Glance

3D Printing 3D Printing, capabilities, DESIGN, ENGINEERING, INTEGRIS, product development

3D Printing: The High-Tech Industry at a Glance

It’s well known that 3D printing is growing, and growing fast! The technology’s capabilities are ever-changing and are continuing to advance every day. With new and different types of plastics, metals and even glass being introduced into the 3D printing world, the technology is sure to continue to rise in popularity. It’s growing so fast that there are even 3d printed jet engines that are fully functional! Only time will tell just exactly where the evolving technology will take the industry, but we here at INTEGRIS sure are excited and anxious to see where it goes! Just imagine how much more accessible even simple household products could be in the future. The possibilities are endless! So, take a look at the infographic for a quick glance at what the future of 3D printing is estimated to look like, and keep your eye out for all of the awesome 3D printed things to come!

September 3, 2015

by Matt Knight

What was Learned at the 2015 Farm Progress Show

News Conference, ENGINEERING, Farm Progress Show, INTEGRIS

What was Learned at the 2015 Farm Progress Show

I am pleased to announce that today we have a guest blogger, who is not only an industry pro but also the Principal & Chief here at INTEGRIS Group! The man I am speaking of is Andy Berberich. Coming from a dynamic engineering background encompassing Testing, Bio, Agricultural, Mechanical and Legal Engineering projects, Andy formed INTEGRIS to provide value to those he works with. Andy enjoys sitting down and conversing with clients to learn more about their products, ideas, and goals in order to have a sound understanding of how we can help them. In his free time, Andy enjoys Auto Racing, Volunteering and was recently named to the Central Illinois 40 under 40. Andy (along with INTEGRIS’ Dir. of Business Operations, Eric Myers) recently attended the 2015 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois and the following post is what he gathered from his experience while in attendance. Enjoy!

August 25, 2015

by Matt Knight

INTEGRIS Marketing Working For You

Services capabilities, development, ENGINEERING, INTEGRIS, Marketing, product development

INTEGRIS Marketing Working For You

By now, our blog readers have figured out that INTEGRIS Group is an Illinois based, engineer owned, product engineering company. We make a difference by helping our clients develop game-changing products. We have created new companies and, partnered with startups and existing companies to help commercialize new products and new technologies. We have actually done some really, really cool stuff in the tech, medical, manufacturing, and electrical engineering fields! We have a very talented team that covers a large spectrum of industries and talents.

August 13, 2015

by Eric Myers

Trade Shows: Quantity vs. Quality

News capabilities, ENGINEERING, INTEGRIS, Marketing

Trade Shows: Quantity vs. Quality

We go to trade shows to gather leads, analyze our competition and network with other industry influencers. What happens though when the show is not quite what you expected, the lighting is off, your products are not going over well, or worse yet attendees simply did not show up.

When attendees do not show up most exhibitors choose to complain to the company responsible for driving quantity rather than focusing on what is right in front of them, the people. Some shows are designed this way so that the quality of the attendees is the driving factor rather than trying to fill the exhibition hall to the maximum quantity.

August 11, 2015

by Matt Knight

FIRST: A Step Towards Innovation & Teamwork

Who We Are ENGINEERING, idea, innovation, INTEGRIS

FIRST: A Step Towards Innovation & Teamwork

I am pleased to announce that INTEGRIS’ Jeff DeHeer is our guest blogger for today with a great article on his involvement in FIRST, an organization that helps young people develop and compete in a robotics competition. We are proud to have Jeff as a part of our team here at INTEGRIS, and even more proud that he is part of such an awesome organization! The following is what Jeff has to say about his excitement about being involved in FIRST. Enjoy!