Custom Test Equipment and Product Design

Featured Product

The O2 Conserver checker provides a complete and portable solution for testing of personal oxygen delivery devices

Innovative Solutions for Product Development

At Dirks Instruments, our small size allows us to be agile and responsive to our customers' needs. We pride ourselves on efficiently adapting to changing requirements, ensuring that we deliver exceptional service and solutions. We can provide additional engineering resources to help with a product design or take an idea from proof of concept to finished product. We are most experienced in the design of low volume instrumentation and special electrical or mechanical products.

Custom Solutions for Product Testing

We design and build custom equipment for product functional testing and automation solutions.

We have an extensive background in the design and manufacturing of advanced test equipment tailored for both research and development (R&D) and functional testing at the final assembly stage. Our innovative solutions are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of the testing process, ensuring that products meet all the design requirements before reaching the market. By bridging the gap between development and production, we provide tools that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in testing processes.

Test Equipment Design

Engineering Design Services

Innovative design support for products and manufacturing.

Engineering Design

We specialize in delivering comprehensive engineering design solutions for businesses that lack dedicated engineering departments. Our expertise allows us to provide the high-quality engineering support needed to drive projects forward. We understand the unique challenges faced by companies of varying sizes, and we are committed to offering innovative and efficient design services that align with their specific requirements. Whether it’s product development, prototyping, or optimization, we are equipped to handle diverse engineering tasks, ensuring that our clients can focus on their core operations while we take care of the technical aspects. By partnering with us, companies can enhance their capabilities and achieve their goals without the overhead of maintaining a full-time engineering staff.

Assembly Automation

We design and build fixtures and basic automation for assembly.

Automation Solutions

We are able to offer an integrated approach to the development of semi-automated assembly equipment, designed to enhance efficiency and precision in manufacturing processes. We also offer advanced fixturing and tooling solutions, designed to meet the specific needs of various assembly tasks. We work closely with our clients to understand their requirements, enabling us to provide customized solutions that optimize their operations.

Here's what our customers say

”The O2 Conserver Checker has been a game changer for POC production and engineering! We used to have three separate meters, none of which were very accurate. The Checker, and its software, easily replaces all three with improved accuracy and precision. Plus, it measures pressure, which we were not capable of previously. Additionally, especially with the software, it provides you with a clear and concise picture of the POC’s performance. The technicians really like the simplicity and ease of use. It has required far less training time for them to become comfortable with the new system. Furthermore, the use of the device test file, and its red and green flags, makes it intuitively clear when the POC is in or out of spec. As an engineer, I greatly appreciate the ability to record raw data and then manipulate it in excel. It’s exceptionally helpful when trying to diagnose various issues, or when performing experiments.”

- Nick Scheer, Manufacturing Engineer

”At DCH, we rely on the Conserver Checker to ensure that all of our oxygen concentrators meet manufacturer specifications before they are sent out to patients. Each unit is thoroughly tested both before it is dispatched and when it is returned. The Conserver Checker has been invaluable in identifying units that, despite reporting correct oxygen purity levels, were actually falling short of required standards. In several cases, the checker revealed discrepancies in oxygen flow rates, which would have gone unnoticed without this tool.

The checker’s ability to measure oxygen purity, flow, and pulse trigger simultaneously streamlines and accelerates the verification process, making it an essential tool in our office.

I would highly recommend this product to any company that manages oxygen concentrators. Checking the concentrator before issuing it out for patient use is the most important step to ensure proper operation. This quick check not only saves time but also prevents unnecessary costs by avoiding technician visits to swap out units due to issues that could have been identified before delivery.”

- Jonathan Small