Company develops sensor in 14 weeks to meet demand

Gas sensing technology provider, Hummingbird Sensing Technology, has developed a new sensor in record time to meet the demands of medical manufacturers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To meet the increased demand for ventilators, Hummingbird has developed a variant of the Paracube sensor, the Mercury, designed and approved to work in certain ventilators with the same features and benefits as the original Paracube.

Exceptional commitment, knowledge and expertise from the engineers meant that the sensor took only 14 weeks from concept, through validation, to manufacture and delivery. This unique sensor design has allowed Hummingbird to double the production rate of the original Paracube sensor. 

To support the manufacture of the Mercury, the company has invested significantly in human resources, training and upscaling of manufacturing systems and equipment, which included a brand-new cleanroom designed and built from scratch, specifically to house the additional jigs, and a 50% increase in staff.

Martin Cox, Hummingbird marketing director said: “It is an outstanding feat to develop a new sensor this fast from conception to delivery, and something I don’t believe has been achieved by any other manufacturer in the industry. Our team has performed exceptionally, with long working hours, adapting technology and new ideas to bring the Mercury to market.

“The Mercury is a sensor that performs very well in medical devices, and in this current pandemic, we are seeing increased interest in all our products to meet unprecedented requirements.”