Pacific Research Laboratories
Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc. is a research and development manufacturing company. It is also the leading producer of Sawbones, designed to simulate the bone architecture as well as the bone’s physical properties.[1] Founded in 1976, and now with about 175 employees (as of May 2016),[2] it is the largest manufacturer on Vashon, and is locally referred to as "The Bone Factory."[3]
Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc. also has capabilities in:
» Research and Development (R&D) Prototypes » Short Run Production » Rapid Prototyping
and is the manufacturer for Seaglider™ fairings, wings and rudders [4] as well as Super Shroud cell tower concealment shrouds. Seaglider™ is an underwater glider type of autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by the University of Washington.[5]
Other detailed capabilities of Pacific Research Laboratories include:[6]
· Product development and design by an experienced engineering staff, including quick-turnaround projects using urethanes, silicones, glass/carbon fibers, braided fiberglass, thermoplastics, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics. · Creation of prototypes, master patterns, and tooling. · Reverse engineering, and laser scanning. · Manufacturing using 3D printing, 3-axis CNC router, 4-axis CNC machining, and a triaxial fiberglass braider.
In December 2010, Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc. became employee owned, under an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).[7]
Sawbones has been developed specifically for surgical training where a realistic bone specimen is required.[8]
References
- ^ Washington Technology Center - Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc
- ^ "Sawbones gets sold to its 135 employees". Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ "Sawbones Worldwide: 30 years on the island and still going strong". Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ "Home Page". Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc. and Sawbones Worldwide. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ "Seaglider Autonomous Underwater Vehicle". University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ "Services & Capabilities". Pacific Research Laboratories. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ "Sawbones gets sold to its 135 employees". Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ WaBio.com