Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Ready to fabricate first prototype
Testing equipment has been ordered
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Proof of concept test
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives
New design with inserter tip
Send design to manufacturer
Create pre-deployment locking mechanism
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Questions/concerns about loading on flexure hinge after deployment
Will it only be necessary for deployment?
Will a broken hinge reduce the strength?
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Concern about materials
Will look into material properties
Push for a test under ideal and errored conditions
Both executed in proof of concept test
Risks and Areas of Concern
Deployment error
May lead to flexure hinge failure
Early deployment
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Cadavers
Porosity size of bone
Quotes of sample anchors
Schedule
Pending Sawbones order
Manufacture anchor out of steel or titanium
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$240 spent
$860 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Visuals added to webpage
Design Proposal Presentation uploaded
Report: Background, Review of Existing Solutions, Statement of Requirements, Deliverables