Winter Week 10
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Reached decision to refine the wing-deploying anchor design in thesis resource
Testing 3D prints to check for resolution
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Consolidated a basic schematic for the anchor.
Tested 3D printers for small-scale prints.
Reviewed text for insight into testing methods and areas of failure
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
CAD first anchor prototype with animation of deployment (TBD)
3D print first mobile anchor prototypes (Delta)
Styrofoam Test: gather results of maximum force applied before failure (Everyone)
If prototype fails, discern causes and revise design
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Sameer set up arrangements for us to get lab training to use the lab equipment
In contact with surgeon but pending response
Has determined simulated bone material for final iteration (Sawbones)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Biomaterials: research gathered on biomaterials condensed into a set of notes, dictates what is viable
Testing current anchors: anchors are really expensive
We have provided a list of clinical questions to our sponsor, who forwarded the list to our surgical consultant
Risks and Areas of Concern
Manufacturing difficulties with biocompatible materials
Design potentially needs reiteration after styrofoam test
Recreating testing methods conducted by competing products
Deployment method and connection between the winged components (will analyze for risk reduction)
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Anchors (predicted to be provided by surgeon)
Perspective from a surgeon: no meeting scheduled on surgeon’s side so far
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
No budget deductions currently
3D printed material is currently negligible
Remaining: $1100
Progress on Report and Webpage
Webpage not found as of 3/13
Problem Definitions, introductory information added into presentation