Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Filling fixture printed and assembled. Ready to present to sponsor for feedback (meeting 4/21)
Design of incubation chamber still needs to be done (possibly working with Artificial Bone Team)
Accomplishments from Previous Week
3D-printed prototype fixture parts using Stratasys 1200 ABS
Current Design: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/7cffbd0b213f152a0bcc4889
Based on evaluation of prototype, made design changes to optimize for for more ergonomic use
Printed cradle in the Connex3 printer using a flexible material with Shore hardness 70
Redesigned the part to better secure the capillary tubes
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Design the acrylic case (Tianyang) (04/28/16)
Get feedback from sponsor on filling fixture (Edwin)
Redesign according to feedback (Connor & Reiley)
Create "proof of concept presentation" (TEAM) (4/28/16)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Get a prototype to sponsor
We have completed a working prototype this week and will deliver it at the next sponsor meeting
Evaluate the importance of the data gathered in prototyping phase and present only the most pertinent next week
We are keeping this advice in mind during presentation drafting
Risks and Areas of Concern
Proper sealing of the acrylic incubation box
Sponsor reception of the device/concept
Tolerances
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Still need user feedback- addressing this week
Schedule
Meet with sponsor and deliver prototype (4/21/16)
Design acrylic incubation box (04/28/16)
Update Gantt chart
Consolidate/organize data for proof of concept presentation
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$90 spent, $1910 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Uploaded selections of the final report