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WaveBreaker Technologies: Small Scale Production Plan for a Modular DryBox

Company: WaveBreaker Technologies LLC

Major(s):
Primary: IE
Secondary: ME
Optional: MATSE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: YES

This project builds on recommendations from a Learning Factory Capstone project completed in FA24. That project created two 3D-printed prototypes proving we could create a watertight box that mounts quickly to a kayak. This semester's project will focus on creating and testing a small-scale manufacturing process plan. At this time, we assume we can utilize a low-pressure plastic epoxy injection molding process. To complete this project, students will prove or disprove this assumption, reconfigure CAD files to suit manufacturing requirements, create a mold, test the manufacturing process, and record a manufacturing process plan for small-scale production. Key Deliverables: Develop a small-scale manufacturing process plan. Produce a fully functional unit utilizing the manufacturing process plan. Stretch Goals: Medium/Large Scale Manufacturing Process Plan Manufacturing Process Plan for modular inserts/attachments Note: To ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills for design and manufacturing tasks, we ask that the following training be completed at the Learning Factory by Week 3 of the project: Basic Saftey, Additive—Basic I, Basic II, Advanced and 2nd and 3rd Floor Makerspace.