Digital Tape Drive Transport

Client: A Major Manufacturer of Optical and Magnetic Tape Drive Storage Systems

Need

Production of a new cartridge tape drive greatly exceeded projections.

Demonstrable prototype to stimulate investment and licensing opportunities.

Solution

• Reviewed mechanical design and manufacturing process
• Identified key contributions to cost
• Suggested short- and long-term design changes

Result

Production was stopped, and product was abandoned.

SRI participated in early design reviews of the replacement product, which was a success.