CREATIVE MACHINES

Here are some photos of the Perpetual Nephron Machine at Kidney Week 2018 in San Diego! The rolling ball sculpture measures 14ft high, towering over visitors and creating a memorable booth at the event. Ball machines are great tools for illustrating abstract concepts, such as how a drug works in the human body or other bodily processes. Look back at past updates about Perpetual Nephron Machine: Fabrication Part 1, Fabrication Part 2, Fabrication Part 3, Fabrication Part 4. #c

We've arrived at the final stages of fabrication of the Perpetual Nephron Machine! After these photos were taken, the machine was broken down, carefully packed, and shipped to San Diego to premiere at Kidney Week 2018. Kidney Week is hosted by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) which leads the fight against kidney diseases by educating health professionals. The Perpetual Nephron Machine is designed to describe the process of uric acid removal in patients with CKD (chron

Perpetual Nephron Machine is really coming together! It has moved out of the fabrication shop and into our clean assembly area after a fresh coat of paint was added to the frame and tracks. Here the electronics team is working on placing the intricate LED lighting and getting the timing of the balls rolling perfectly. Check out past blog posts about the making of Perpetual Nephron Machine here and here! #kidneyweek2018 #joeoconnell #StainlessSteel #perpetualnephronmachine #ro

Here are more behind-the-scenes photos from the making of the Perpetual Nephron Machine! This ball machine illustrates how certain medications work inside the human body. The rolling ball sculpture will make its debut at Kidney Week 2018 in San Diego, California. In these photos, you can see the fabrication team working on both the top and bottom halves of the 14 ft tall sculpture. Also pictured are the beginning stages of the frosted acrylic coming together with the colorful