Case Study
Nicolet Summit FTIR
45% Efficiency Boost: Thermo Fisher’s Scientific Equipment UX Design
streamlined analysis
Background
Thermo Fisher’s Nicolet Summit FTIR spectrometer, powered by OMNIC Paradigm software, enhances performance for laboratories and manufacturing facilities handling diverse users and samples. It streamlines data acquisition, processing, and interpretation for critical workflows. Areteworks was tasked with delivering scientific equipment UX design for the embedded touchscreen, mirroring the desktop app’s core functionality while boosting productivity. With decades of expertise in healthcare and lab technology, we created a contemporary interface that simplifies complex tasks for scientists and technicians.
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OPTIMIZE WORKFLOWS
Challenge
Designing for Thermo Fisher’s Nicolet Summit required an intuitive UX that seamlessly integrates a wide array of features on a compact touchscreen, while optimizing workflows for multi-user labs. Areteworks addressed pain points like feature visibility and interaction efficiency, ensuring natural navigation in high-stakes environments like healthcare and manufacturing. Our user-centered approach refined every element to enhance usability without adding complexity.
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EFFORTLESSNESS AND STYLE
Solution
Areteworks delivered an elegant, engaging UX for Thermo Fisher’s Nicolet Summit FTIR spectrometer, tailored for diverse users from scientists to technicians. The Home screen features convenient shortcuts to preprogrammed workflows, while optimized layouts minimize steps for sample collection, ensuring swift, consistent results. Leveraging 25+ years in scientific equipment UX design, we set a new standard in FTIR performance.
- Impact: Enhanced productivity and satisfaction in labs/manufacturing.
- Features: Streamlined data processing, intuitive touchscreen interactions.
User Feedback: “Their design led to a 45% boost in task efficiency and a sharp drop in user errors. They simplified without sacrificing functionality—giving us a more confident, productive team. It wasn’t just better UX; it made our product more usable, scalable, and ready for real-world success.” - TFS