This project focuses on creating an inclusive assembly and packaging process for breathing pens, designed specifically for individuals with upper limb disabilities. Breathing pens were chosen because they require minimal manual dexterity, making them accessible to workers with limited arm or hand use. We are developing a manufacturing system built around accessibility, using disability friendly designs and automation to ensure full participation.
The Altera DE-1 FPGA boards used in Dr. Leon-Salas’ ECET 349 class are being replaced with the Altera DE10-Lite boards. This board (DE10-Lite) lacks several key peripherals for hands-on learning in Dr. Leon-Salas's labs. To address this, we designed a physical peripheral extension plug-in board as a shield to interface with the new DE10-Lite board. This solution will enable students to continue learning with the necessary peripherals while using the updated boards.
Paapri Cloud Technologies is a digital transformation company that specializes in enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting and implementation for small to mid-sized manufacturing businesses. Paapri seeks to aid customers in solving any problems they may have by utilizing their own technologies, such as PCTFlex, a cloud and app-based platform. Whether it be data processing or machine monitoring, PCTFlex can do it. A common request from customers is connectivity from their machinery to Paapri’s platform. However, one problem arises when integrating PCTFlex and older PLC style machines.
Our team plans to streamline Hinchman’s Racing Suits' current pattern-making process from a manual, hand-written process to utilizing CAD software tailored towards fashion. The program we chose to utilize for this is TukaTech. Hinchman takes extreme pride in their racing history and being able to provide safe yet comfortable racing suits. They see them as investments since theirs are one of the safest in the market but the only problem would be the time required to make each suit.
When door closers are installed on doors, they are calibrated by technicians to be in keeping with ADA regulations and to close in a desired manner. Time, combined with normal wear and tear, can cause variation in the door closers’ performance. Door closers that are out of control and/or not within ADA specifications can be hazardous. To adjust door closers, technicians must manually adjust the control valves on the door closer. Technicians lack standardization and can make errors in the adjustment process.
Pro-Seal requires us to use the Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology to conduct bench tests for threes types of seals at various temperatures and pressures. The type of seals that this project will focus on is the head seal and rod seal design. The results of the tests will determine the full range of the seal performance for PSP. This performance data captured and analyzed will help PSP to distribute better seal designs for their customers and allow them to be competitive with other seal distributors.
The goal of this project was to develop a novel wave energy powered device using the process of pulse flow reverse osmosis to desalinate seawater in Puerto Rico to provide fresh drinking water. Working in tandem with an ME senior design team we worked to develop a wave energy converter to provide water and pressure to a two-pass pulse flow reverse osmosis system.
The purpose of this project is to explore how to concentrate light using 3D printed lenses or objects. Utilizing a 3D printer will allow for the creation of various geometric shapes that will transport light onto specific power generation units. Current manufacturing processes of light concentration and capturing technology hold constraints related to time and cost. Using additive manufacturing technology allows to reduce manufacturing cost of a working unit and scale its production.
