The existing commercial cider press utilized by Wea Creek Orchard features a perforated stainless steel barrel fitted with an inflatable rubber cylinder at its core, which serves to press crushed apples uniformly against the barrel walls. Prior to pressing, operators place a heavy-duty mesh bag inside the barrel and load crushed apple pulp into the bag, ensuring even distribution for optimal juice yield.
The Mold-A-Rama is a novelty injection molding machine created in the 50's that was displayed in places such as museums and zoos. These machines created plastic models right before patron's eyes. The goal of our project was to recreate this machine to output Purdue related memorabilia, while iterating on the original process. The hope form our client is to display this product on campus in order to inspire, excite, and engage both newcoming and returning students alike.
The objective of our project is to create a computer vision machine learning system that notifies the client when weld cracks and failures occur. The system should be compatible with the current track system at John Deere for seamless implementation and have self-sufficient power that lasts for the entire conveyor ride.
The team was tasked with finding a way to simplify the the fine depowdering process. During MBJ processing, the parts go through bulk depowdering via a machine. The fine depowdering process is done by hand which utilizes a lot of labor hours and resources from the company. The goal of this project was to automate the fine depowdering process to reduce processing time of parts.
The ideal solution needs to be realistic, feasible, and adaptable, with the potential to be developed into a more comprehensive system in the future.
Our answer to this is a VR simulation: Built on Unity, the user will be transported into a virtual reality simulation of an exam room with instructional prompts based on standardized training guidelines to aid their learning. This user will perform any number of evidence collection procedures on a simulated analog of a patient. This patient may respond, move, recite recorded voice lines, or otherwise react to the user’s input.
The purpose of the Kinetic Dispersion Tester (KDT) is to give users, specifically the U.S. Army, a tool that accurately monitors and records impact data on the human body created by the impact of high-speed, lethal projectiles. The successful creation of the KDT would aid in the study and development of effective ballistic projectiles along with the development of equipment to defend against the very same projectiles.
The purpose of this project was to provide forensic investigators with a new method of evidence collection, specifically by use of gait analysis. Gait analysis is currently used in the medical and athletic fields, but has not been widely accepted as a forensic tool. This is mostly due to concerns regarding whether a person’s gait is stable and unique, and the extent to which gait is influenced by external factors.
Background: 50% to 70% of the CBD products sold in Northwest Indiana have THC in them. This exposes consumers to unwanted THC consumption, leading to legal consequences. In addition, it has been reported that the CBD/THC product bottles are often greasy to the touch. The existing project has suggested several that CBD will revert to THC. Current research suggests that the micronized emulsions of these components are leaching through the packaging.
Gathering usable data off the tool marks of remanufactured bullet casings using florescent identifiers, and different imaging for the purpose of cataloging and categorizing the information to find similarities and comparable data. This data will help to identify organized groups that commit crimes using the same remanufactured ammunition. This new forensic technique will provide useful information to the law enforcement community.
To become more sustainable, ZF is exploring alternative energy sources, focusing on wind and solar power. The Lafayette Plant roof is being considered for solar panels, while the feasibility of wind turbines, inspired by a nearby company, is also under review. The team will be divided into two sub-teams—one for solar and one for wind. These teams will work together to create three design plans to be compared. These plans will consist of a solar system, a wind system, and a hybrid solar and wind system.