April 6, 2020 - April 12, 2020
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Edited first draft of CAD prototype
Planning to 3D print next week
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Presented our Redesign
Submitted first sections of report
Sent emails for quotes to fabrication companies
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Researching existing patents - Rebeca
Research torsion spring for handle - Anne
Research staples - Anne and Adam
Choose one company for fabrication - Rebeca
Work on next presentation - Rebeca, Daniel, Anne, and Adam
3D print for first test - Sponsor
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
April 6, 2020 (Zoom)
Work on scaling down, thinner shaft
Possibly use a pin + spring system to connect the trigger and prongs
Split the handle in half for easier fabrication
Research options for staples
Medical grade wire
Ethicon?
Staple Remover could have a similar design
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
April 7, 2020 (Zoom)
Add staple for CAD modeling in next presentation
Look into torsion springs
Make handles bigger and more ergonomic
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
COVID-19 may mean fabrication companies are not taking new customers
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Our focus right now is:
3D printing our first prototype
Testing on animal intestines with stainless steel wire staples
Refining our design
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$0 spent, $6000 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Turned in first sections of report