Robotics specialist DAS used embedded uClinux, TCL/TK, thhtd, and other open source software to build an embedded controller system for its medical analyzers that it expects to lower production costs while increasing headroom available for customization. Das specializes in medical analyzers delivered through OEM partners. Its products include clinical chemistry photometers, micro-plate processors and plate readers for HIV ELISA processing diagnostics, neonatal bilirubin analyzers, and data loggers and samplers for environmental pollution monitoring.

Das realized its embedded uClinux controller for analysis equipment in 12 months with the help of subcontractor Consorzio Roma Ricerche (CRR), which designed the device around a Netsilicon NET +50 board with an ARM core. CRR also contributed a board support package and embedded software.

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