capstone design teams - Mechanical Engineering

CAPSTONE DESIGN TEAMS
WHAT IS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN DAY?
DESIGN DAY highlights the talents and creativity of mechanical engineering students in the Integrated Product and
Process Development Course. Teams of senior level students present project prototypes built to solve selected engineering
problems. Design Day attracts a wide audience that includes the campus community, area high school and middle school
students, family, friends, and anyone interested in innovation and product design. Projects are judged by faculty, students, and
industry representatives based on technical criteria. All visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite project, and the team
with the majority of votes is honored with the “People’s Choice Award.”
1. LUMINATION, Hybrid Daylighting System
A hybrid solar lighting system that automatically employs a
dimmable suntube and LED bulb.
Jordan Cedarleaf-Pavy, Patrick Gallagher, Darius Quach,
Brittany Repac, and Joseph Switzer
2. TEAM 4, Spot Smart
An automatic spotter to help a person who is bench pressing.
Mayank Bapna, Erik Bost, Eric Colburn, James Lundh,
and Carson Phillips
3. W&W,Walker Attaché
A hybrid wheelchair/walker attachment to help users transition
between the two quickly, easily, and safely.
Daniel Barotti, Bryce Meadows, Swami Rajaram,
Andrew Tse, and Daniel Yoo
4. SIRS MIX A LOT, Manual Concrete Mixer
A man-powered mixer designed to generate consistent concrete
for use in developing nations. Dan Foley, Asim Khan,
Mike Pacheco, Aaron Pekarek, and Tong Wu
5. THE SMALL MODULAR TEAM,
Small Modular Reactor Technologies
Analysis of developing small modular reactor (SMR)
technologies for near-future power generation.
Nicholas Arnold-Medabalimi, and Isaac Indgjer
6. QUIK ZIP, Quik Zip
A tool that allows users to simply and continuously apply cable
ties in various applications. Danny Degutis, Talon Curtis,
Chris Duckworth, Ricky Garcia, and Hongjian Tong
7. DIVERSITY, Shower+
A smart, eco-friendly shower head that conveniently reduces
water consumption. Julio Cruz, Daniel Dalgo, Faissal Hariri,
Matthew Kerr, and Fadel Muci
8. LAPLACE, Drawing Robot
An automated tool for metal workers to draw where a sheet of
metal should be cut. Brian Crump, Anteneh Hailemeskel,
Christopher Koza, Brandon Martin, and Emmanuel Massa
9. JARVIS, J.A.R.V.I.S. Jacket:
Joint Active Resistance and Variable Insulation System
A ski jacket that autonomously regulates its user’s temperature via
electrical resistance & air-based insulation.
Ryan Puckett, Shayne Suban, Bobby Sonken, Cody van Emmerik,
and Tommy Wyderko
10. TEAM SLIM SHADE-E, Shade-E
Automated energy efficient window coverings that respond to light
and temperature inputs.
James McKeon, Daniel Sblendorio, Brett Kerns, Eric Eppich,
and Kan Ho Hui
11. THE HOT RODS, Hot Seat
A bicycle seat which provides comfort in cold weather by harnessing
heat generated from friction.
Eileen McMahon, Harshal Desai, Ivan Zanko, Kevin Chao,
and Matthew Lewis
12. ESPRESSO PATRONUM,
Dual Function Thermoelectric Beverage Mug
A dual function travel mug designed to regulate beverage
temperature from 40ºF to 140ºF.
Mathew D’Alessio, Ryan Frank, Kim Oswald, Maureen Roche,
Frederik Tjonneland, and Patrick Wolfe
13. THE BUSINESSMEN, The Modern Briefcase
A fully equipped briefcase that conveinently converts into a personal
work station. Kevin Bansleben, Mohamed Aboutaleb,
William Sama, Kevin Linn, and Syed Rahman
14. CLEAN PAWDUCTS, Paw Perfect
A device that provides an automated system to clean your dog’s
paws before they enter the house. Prabhath Aluthgama, Parth
Kathrotiya, Micaela Larson, Jessica Wiley, and Michelle Wright
15. THE WOODSHED, Automated Charcoal Grill
An automated charcoal grill providing all of the benefits of a
charcoal grill with none of the disadvantages.
Ryan Mazurick, Joshua Yates, Kyle Archer, Nobel Sindjui,
TJ Root, and Kofi Addo
16. H.A.M.E.R.TIME, Red Riding Hood
Adjustable air flow capture hood for HVAC testing and
balancing.
Michael Harley, Elisabeth Kuespert, Abisola Kusimo,
Henry Maguire, and Rebekah Younan
17. MEDICINAL REMEDIES, Pill Dispenser
A pill dispenser that uses suction and allows users to set
medication schedules.
Brian Avadikian, Di Wu, Zachary Jones, William Campbell,
and Inna Lempert
18. IDEA, I.D.E.A.: Incredible Detergent Emitting Apparatus
Deposits detergent automatically into the washing machine
given specified inputs.
Tristan Andreas, Pum Thang, Ajantha Gamage,
Nicholas Mesmer, Shiyu Yin, and Robert Moltz
19. TEAM CERBERUS, The Cerberus Monitor System
A portable solution for laptop users wishing to use multiple
screens. Bobby Perepiczka, Charlie Grillo, Chris Gusty,
Joe Andrews, and Paul Sepulveres
20. BREWCREW, uBrew
A self-contained, portable coffee brewing system perfect for
outdoor applications.
Daniel Goodley, Ryan Hegarty, Joseph Piccinini, Ashley Terry,
Alex Verovsky, and Gene Yang
21. BUILD A INC., Build a Bump
A portable speed bump enabling users to custom build a speed
bump for their own safety needs.
Sarah Andrews, Stephanie Miller, Amanda Robson,
Kevin Russell, and Arrington Walters
22. TEAM SUNSHIELD, AutoVisor
An automatically adjusting sun visor for automobiles.
Kimberly Chin, Kiruthi Gacangi, Kayla Russo,
Rozelle Santos, and Olivia Sulaeman
23. ARC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, Torch Trucks
An assembly to assist pipe-fitters by increasing the accuracy of
torch cutting procedures.
Nouhoun Barry, Chris Cahoon, Jeeven Hugh, and Zak Monin
24. BRISTLE BROS, U Very Clean
A toothbrush with a built-in UV sanitization system and case.
Joshua Stein, Eric Epstein, Gwen Demosky, Chris Minatti,
and James Whipple
25. TERRAPIN HAIRLINES, Perfect Pony
Handheld battery operated device that assists in ponytail
making.
Randy Stark, Allison Bookstein, Ryan Harkins,
Francis Becknell, and Alex Anschuetz
26. FRIZBEASTS, Frisbee Launcher: 2-Point-Throw
An automatic and accurate disc launcher for ultimate frisbee
practices.
James Batterden, Nick Bellis, Matt Hallenbeck,
Greg Holland, Jonathan Pinker, and Spencer Sokoloski
27. WATER EQUALITY TRANSFORMATION
(W.E.T.), CamelBike
DEPARTMENT of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
T H E DE PA RT M E N T O F
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING WOULD LIKE TO THANK
THE FOLLOWING SPONSOR FOR
THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT:
DESIGN
DAY
Shelling out
innovative ideas!
A universal bike attachment that increases speed and
capacity over traditional methods for transporting water in
areas of water scarcity.
Tim Bergmann, Eric Wachter, Patrick Clement,
Eric Weiss, Vincent Wu, and Kevin Muldoon
28. CRATE CLEANING SOLUTIONS, Crate Washer
A product that washes crates used by farms.
Noah Dickerson, Zach Nusbaum, Greg Doyle, Gavin
McDermott, Brandon Sambataro, and Zach McHugh
WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK
THIS YEAR’S GUEST JUDGES FOR THEIR
PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS
ENME408 TERPS RACING Automotive Design
Established in 1982, Terps Racing has participated in over 60
races. The team has consistently placed in the top ten in the
Formula SAE World Rankings, making Maryland one of the
elite Formula SAE schools.
Formula SAE is an intercollegiate
competition that challenges
students to design, build, and
race a formula style race car. At
competition, every facet of the
car’s design is scrutinized by
industry professionals, which
includes marketability and cost
in the criteria. The cars are tested
through a series of dynamic
events: acceleration, skidpad,
autocross, and endurance.
To win, the car must be the beston and off the track.
Tim Arnold (B.S., ‘76)
Thomas Chung (B.S., ‘94)
George Dieter, Professor Emeritus
Russ Hester (B.S., ‘96)
Caesar Hussain (B.S., ‘94)
Charlie Kilmain (B.S., ‘85), ME Visiting Committee
Curt Ritter (B.S., ‘73)
Chris Straight (B.S., ‘84)
Dave Sutton (B.S., ‘85)
Todd Wallenstein (B.S., ‘00, M.S., ‘04)
Nick Watkins (B.S., ‘11)
DEPARTMENT of
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
A. James Clark School of Engineering
University of Maryland
2186 Glenn L. Martin Hall, College Park, MD 20742
www.enme.umd.edu
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May 7, 2015
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rotunda
Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building
T H E D E PA RT ME NT O F
MEC H A N IC A L
ENGINEERING