Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping

Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping

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This course provides students with an opportunity to conceive, design and implement a product, using rapid prototyping methods and computer-aid tools. The first of two phases challenges each student team to meet a set of design requirements and constraints for a structural component. A course of ite…

Ethan Huwe, Chris Mandy, Arka Dhar, Zack Anderson, Darrell Cain, Ryan McLinko, Carolyn O'Brien, Anas Alfaris, Martin McBrien, Harvey Tang, Matt Peddie, Eric Conner


    • Jul 3, 2012 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Team V1: Body Design (Door, Windshield)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2012 27:08


    The team project was to design and implement a method for the driver to enter and exit the Assisted Human Powered Vehicle (AHPV), and to create a windshield that affords the driver more visibility.

    windshields body design
    Team M1: m-wave Power Transmission

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2012 26:48


    The team project was to design the source of the microwave beam to power MIT Space Elevator Team's (MITSET) robotic climber.

    wave power power transmission
    Team M2: Rectenna Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2012 23:50


    The team project was to design a rectenna system to convert microwaves into DC to power the MIT Space Elevator Team's (MITSET) robotic climber.

    design washington dc
    Team V2: Powertrain - Electric Hub Motor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2012 24:45


    The team project was to design a new hub motor that meets similar high-efficiency standards of the current NGM motor but that produces a higher power. The hub motor that must fit into the existing control and power infrastructure.

    electric powertrain ngm hub motor
    Team M4: Mechanical Climber (Weight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2012 21:39


    The team project was to reduce the weight of the roller assembly so as to increase our Power Beaming competition score and to decrease the amount of power that needs to be supplied in order for the MIT Space Elevator Team's climber to climb the ribbon.

    weight mechanical climbers

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