Project Details
[Return to Previous Page]Next Generation EMP Survivable Equipment Case - Phase II
Company: Montana State University (MilTech)
Major(s):
Primary: MATSE
Secondary: EE
Optional: ESC, ME
Non-Disclosure Agreement: YES
Intellectual Property: YES
Phase II Objectives: With a focus on Material Science and Electrical Engineering (Electromagnetic Pulse Survivable), the Capstone Team will review Phase I design as a basis for Phase II design, prototyping, and testing of a low cost, lightweight, transportable, electronic pulse protection survivable equipment case. Overview: This a continuation of a Spring 2025 Capstone Project. This phase focuses on material science and electrical engineering for the design of a Next Generation Custom Case. The project requirement is to design, prototype, and test a next generation custom case. Priority for the design is to minimize weight, reduce manufacturing cost, ensure electronic pulse protection survivability, and to consider transportability in an austere environment. The inclusion of next generation materials is highly encouraged. Deliverables: (1) Physical Samples of innovative and unique materials to be used in future prototypes of electronic pulse protection survivable equipment case to transport defined military equipment. (1) Written report (electronically delivered) covering the following: (a) Executive Summary (b) Overview of Phase I (Original Spring 2025 project) (c) Custom Designed Case (Material Focus):design, material, weight, manufacturability, estimated cost to manufacture (qty 10 and qty 1,000), estimated lead time, EMP survivability, test event(s), test results, issues. Note: The generation of samples of materials is a higher priority than complete case prototyping. (d) Alternative Materials and Additive Manufacturing: next generation materials and ability to repair or manufacture in an austere environment. (e) Recommendations. (1) Power Point presentation covering information provided in written report. Include photos documenting each material and associated characteristics, the design process, testing event(s), and final result.
