LINK Product Development (LINK) and The Quick Company announce the launch of Microtray Universal (Microtray), a new-to-market dental assistance tool designed and developed in Denver.
The Microtray line was developed by LINK in collaboration with Dr. Jack Nguyen, founder of The Quick Company and a Denver-based dentist. The tool is a small, molded plastic tray that adheres to surgical gloves allowing dentists and dental assistants quick access to commonly used materials and disposables during various dental procedures. It is the first product of its kind developed for the dental field.
“We are very excited to help bring the Microtray product to market after a thoughtful design and prototyping process that was based on problem solving, observation and the first-hand experience of Dr. Jack Nguyen,” says Marc Hanchak, founder, LINK Product Development. “Our team visited Dr. Jack’s dental office to experience and observe the problem in person. Filming and studying the activities performed gave us detailed insight into the parameters for the product. We took ergonomics, safety, and ease of use into consideration throughout the design process. The end result is an innovative solution for storage and workflow during a wide array dental procedures that will truly enhance the profession.”
Microtray is being manufactured in the U.S. using rapid tooling injection molding and assembled in Denver.
“Prior to my career as a dentist, my background is in research, which gave me the skills to identify what I saw as a challenge in my profession and to think through a solution,” says Dr. Jack Nguyen, MS, DDS, founder of The Quick Company. “I partnered with LINK to collaborate on the project, ask questions, help refine the initial concept, and deliver the final product to market. This concept is a true collaboration and an exciting advancement in the medical field.”