Custom Cases with a Medical Purpose
The medical sector thrives on innovation. Every analysis, development, and research is focused on improvement. Therefore, many different products are released in this sector, each specifically developed for a purpose. When so much effort is put into such specific products, every detail matters. This includes the cases in which medical devices and products are packaged. Gefken Cases has been active in this sector for many years, providing these specific custom cases. This applies to packaging, transporting, and presenting medical equipment. 
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Rods&Cones and Gefken Cases: Efficiency in a Case
Connectivity is fundamental in all sectors. The founders of Rods&Cones have seen through their years of experience in the medical sector that surgical assistance can be more efficient. This led to the creation of Rods&Cones with a very clear goal: to connect medical professionals worldwide. So that everyone has access to the best medical skills, expertise, and advice – regardless of their location.
Rods&Cones is a leading innovator for remote access in the operating room. The technology of Rods&Cones provides a complete overview of the operating room in a portable solution, which fits in a single case and can easily be moved between operating rooms and even hospitals. Through the combination of purpose-built software and advanced hardware, including state-of-the-art smart glasses, Rods&Cones is changing the way surgeries are performed worldwide.
With specially developed software, smart glasses have been made suitable for operating rooms. Remote surgical assistance through a live connection is now possible. And a product that is so groundbreaking for a sector deserves nothing less than the best cases on the market.
Through a connection, they reached out to Gefken Cases. During an initial meeting, the requirements of Rods&Cones were discussed, and the collaboration became a reality. The team of specialists took the product team through the entire process. Gefken Cases’ factory is equipped with a highly modern machinery setup and an engineering team that works with detailed 3D renders. This allows them to provide solutions that perfectly align with the needs of Rods&Cones. The specialists guided Rods&Cones in the development of these cases.
Through this innovative collaboration, the product now has a unique custom case that fits the product and is seen as an extension of it. The high-tech components are securely and firmly placed. Various components are also charged from within the case. Thanks to the full-color visual with a clear manual on the inside of the case lid, all parts can easily be returned to their proper place.
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“The power of innovation lies in collaboration. At Rods&Cones, we are proud of our fruitful partnership with Gefken. Together, we have pushed boundaries and created solutions that elevate the medical sector. The chargOR, mirrOR, and visOR cases are more than just cases; they are the result of passion, dedication, and the shared vision of two leading companies. Thanks to the Gefken team for their unmatched expertise and commitment to quality. Here’s to many more years of successful collaboration!”
Bruno Dheedene, CEO of Rods&Cones
For every problem, there is a creative solution
One of the unique aspects of this case is the ventilation system. The equipment inside the case is charged within the case itself. During this charging process, the components get very hot inside the case. Gefken’s engineers came up with a solution for this. On both sides of the case, there are stainless steel ventilation grilles with fans mounted inside that create an airflow, drawing cool air into the case and expelling warm air out. This airflow passes through a tunnel inside the case, where all components such as power supplies and adapters, which can get warm during charging, are connected.
The first prototypes worked perfectly, except for one issue. The fans were too noisy. The need for quiet fans arises when the cases are stored in clinics. Fortunately, this was quickly addressed, and special very quiet fans are now used in the cases. This way, surgeons are not disturbed by the noise, and the cases are still always within reach.
Safe and Professional Around the World
The case has become an essential part of the medical smart glasses. The professional setup travels all over the world. The cases must be able to withstand bumps and knocks. Gefken Cases has taken care of that as well. The design and development process with Gefken Cases has been very successful for Rods&Cones, and they now order the cases in larger quantities. “It’s great to have one point of contact. Gefken Cases is clearly a professional company and has shown us how much is possible!”
Molgen with Gefken cases: A laboratory in a case
MolGen provides complete solutions in the field of innovative DNA/RNA extraction systems, products, consumables, and kits for the human, animal, agriculture, and biotech industries. Based on this expertise, MolGen is involved in setting up and supplying COVID-19 testing sites. In addition to supplying large systems and chemicals, MolGen also provides laboratory products that help make work faster and more accurate. One of these products is the LabTIE dispenser, which can easily and quickly dispense powders, beads, and seeds into a wide variety of plates. These products are sometimes fragile and consist of many parts. Previously, they were shipped in boxes that did not have the exact right dimensions. As a result, the parts were movable, which posed a risk of damage. A custom-made solution was therefore a logical choice.
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This collaboration has been a great success. The team at Molgen is very satisfied with the specialists at Gefken Cases. A need has arisen to order the cases in batches with nice numbers. The case and the product can no longer be thought of separately.
The quick response to queries, fair prices and short delivery time have also caught the eye of Molgen’s people. ‘Our needs are really listened to and the input is very valuable,‘’ said Ellen van Molgen. ‘’The end result is definitely worth it! Together with the cases, it is now a professional whole, which is also easy to expand. We have received good feedback on the overall picture from some of our customers.‘’
A collaboration to be proud of. And a tip from Ellen for Gefken Cases: ‘Keep listening and just continue as you are already doing!
Simendo with Gefken Cases: Learning from the flight case
A Gefken Cases customer that also operates in the medical sector, but has a completely different product, is Simendo. This company develops and makes simulators for training the skills needed for Minimally Invasive Surgery. This is widely used by surgeons, gynaecologists, urologists and orthopaedists. These training simulators are highly complex machines. Customised flight cases for this equipment were therefore a requirement. Gefken Cases perfectly matched Simendo’s requirements for this job.
The equipment is sent around the world, is relatively heavy and consists of cabling and many other components. Through one-to-one contact with one of Gefken Cases’ specialists, all these points were incorporated into the design in a functional way. Using wheels integrated into the flight case, which therefore do not protrude, the case is easy to transport. The number of cables needed for these devices have all been given a carefully thought-out place. As a result, they are less vulnerable and last many times longer. Gefken Cases has designed two different customised fligt cases for the two types of simulators. The height of the flight cases was taken into account. The flightcases are designed exactly so that the training simulators are at working height when you place them on the flightcases. A simple way to keep the training room as tight and clean as possible.
These tailor-made solutions, too, now that they have been fully thought out and designed according to the customer’s requirements, are regularly purchased in batches every year. Simendo and Gefken Cases have been working together for years and still the cooperation is very easy. There are no transfers to different departments and clear and honest agreements are made and kept.