Summer 2019 Internship At Formulatrix

 
The culmination of 3 months of design iteration, this machine proved that the use of a cam follower system integrated into a clamshell provides an accurate path following for the 3d printing process.

The culmination of 3 months of design iteration, this machine proved that the use of a cam follower system integrated into a clamshell provides an accurate path following for the 3d printing process.

R&D Engineering Intern

My internship at Formulatrix was my first chance to apply my skills to real equipment and products. Working with the R&D team I analyzed, updated and redesigned a system which uses 3d printing techniques to produce level sensing pipette tips. At Formulatrix I was not only exposed to the inner workings of an engineering company, but also had the opportunity to meet countless experts who shared their knowledge of mechanical design and CAD with me.

Two successful prints from the prototype tip printer.

Two successful prints from the prototype tip printer.

Legacy machine CAD ported to OnShape

Legacy machine CAD ported to OnShape

Digital Prototype of replacement printer, utilizing cam follower and rotary table sub systems.

Digital Prototype of replacement printer, utilizing cam follower and rotary table sub systems.