capstone.gatech.edu

you are part of an experiment to create the most high-profile,rewarding, expensive, hard-working course at Georgia Tech

and a model for mechanical design education at engineering schools worldwide

ME4182 / GT4823 –Spring 2016

Spring 2016 ME Capstone Instructors

Amit JariwalaBert Bras

Hassan Rashidi Kathryn Wingate

Roger JiaoKen Cunefare

Todd SulchekDavid OrloffGregg Larson

Support Staff

Steven Sheffield(Machine Shop)

Clint Rinehart(Invention Studio)

Chimin Kim (TA)

Nate Watkins(Finance)

What is ME 4182 all about?Application of the design process to solve an engineering problem which includes

interdisciplinary parameters such as human factors, engineering economy, safety, etc. A team structure is used to design a mechanical device or machine that performs the functions established by a project description. Each team produces detailed drawings, detailed specifications, a presentation, and a prototype of the proposed design.

Goals for the course1. Invent/design something useful CREATIVITY2. Apply your analytical knowledge to design it ANALYTICAL SKILLS3. Build it, test it (physically & virtually) HANDS-ON 4. Document everything (lab notebooks, reports, presentations)5. Demonstrate it at the Design Expo6. Give to sponsor for use or patent it and start company

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Main Lecture Topics1. Introduction, Teaming, Communication, Projects2. User needs / Stakeholders / Engineering Design

Specifications3. Ideation, Concept Generation, Design Process4. Market research and Prior Art5. Industrial design & Human Factors6. Social, environmental, sustainability considerations7. Risk, Liability, Codes & Standards8. Manufacturing mockup/prototype/mass production 9. Forming a company 10.Intellectual Property Protection, Filing Patent Claims,

etc.

Associated deliverables due in your section meeting and reports during the semester

Section meetings• About 30 min/wk• Your team and your instructor• Coordinate with your instructor for weekly

mentorship, presenting deliverables, grading etc.• Students in GT4823:

– All BMEs need to attend lectures only on Tuesdays from 3-4pm in CoC #16

– Students from other disciplines in GT4823 need to attend lectures in IC #103 on Tuesdays. It is highly recommended that they also attend the lectures on Thursdays (same time and place)

Timeline

today 1st report1st presentation

2nd report2nd presentation

Final reportFinal presentation

Design conceptAnalysesDrawings

Choose a teamChoose a topic

Figure out the problemMarket research

Patent studyDesign concepts

Design validationPrototyping

CADManufacturing

Senior Design Fabrication Facilities

GT Invention Studio ECE Senior Design Lab

2nd Floor MRDC & new AE locationStaff Contact: Clint Rinehartclint.rinehart@me.gatech.edu

3rd Floor VanLeer: Middle HallStaff Contact: James Steinbergjames.steinberg@ece.gatech.edu

GT Invention Studio

Laser Cutters Water Jet Cutting

GT Invention Studio

Vacuum Forming Injection Molding

GT Invention Studio

CNC Milling Spot Welding

GT Invention Studio

3D Printing and Scanning

ECE Senior Design Lab

Electronics Stations Circuit Milling

ECE Senior Design Lab

Electronic Components Soldering Stations

Tuesday April 26, 4-8pmMcCamish Pavillion

Capstone Design Expo

Spring 20155000 attendees1,050 students197 teams11 schools$13,000 in prizes200 industry and alum judges40 companies recruitingFree food & T-Shirt!

Capstone Design Expo

http://coe.gatech.edu/news/capstone-spring15-judge

https://www.flickr.com/photos/megeorgiatech/sets/72157652140573391/

Inventureprize.gatech.edu

Capstone Expo winner will receiveAUTOMATIC BERTH TO FINAL ROUND ON T

Competing for $10K PRIZE, PATENT

At least 2 other “at large” births to be awarded at the Expo

ME Machine Shop Training

• Can schedule supervised use of equipment (e.g. mill or lathe), but must be trained

• Could go through general training but it’s better to arrange focused training on machines you need.

• Steven Sheffield will coordinate if you want specific training, steven.sheffield@me.gatech.edu Alternately, you can fill out a work order for the machine shop if you plan far enough in advance.

• If you want training, sign up ASAP!

capstone.gatech.edu(grading, schedule, report templates,…)

Project overview

A variety of projects for teams of 4-6 people:– Industrial (big and small)– Research lab– Developing country/sustainability– Biomedical– Your own crazy idea!

Due Dates (NOW!)• Next Studio (W) – Come prepared to form

teams of 4-6; discuss project ideas.

• Saturday, 1/16, midnight – deadline for submitting bids for sponsored projects on design.gatech.edu

• For your own idea:– Get approval from instructor; – Register your team on design.gatech.edu

• Make sure all team members are listed in your team on design.gatech.edu

What is a Good Bid?Basically, convince us that you are the best group for the project.

Tell us:• Why do you want the project?• What are your skills, talents, experiences

relevant to the project?• What is your understanding of the project?• Anything else that is relevant

Elements of a Good Student Project

1. Creative/Innovative - not just an assembly of off-the-shelf parts

2. Lends itself to analysis3. Produce a prototype and learn from it

prototype revisions design changes

4. Sufficient scope for senior design5. Team must have the skills to complete the

project or be prepared to learn them.

Projects for Capstone Design (ME4182/GT4823)

Spring 2016Industry Sponsored Projects