This week marked a huge milestone for our team. Just in time for the SLDR event, we assembled our first fully functioning prototype and finally got to see our design come to life. The PCB was mounted directly onto the 3D printed housing for easy access to wiring and components, which made troubleshooting and adjustments simple and fast.

We did hit one unexpected snag. An epoxy cure mishap left our saline delivery tube fully clogged, so no fluid could flow as intended. But that didn’t stop the test. A small dab of saline applied directly to steak tissue still produced visible coagulation with an estimated depth of 4-5 mm. Even without full functionality, the result was clear and encouraging.

The device is showing promising behavior, and now we move into an exciting next phase. Our goal is to collect performance data, refine the design, and run more controlled tests to shape the next iteration. The foundation is here, and the path forward is strong.