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Project MAXWELL: Towards Rapid Realization of Superior Products
We describe a new methodology for the design and manufacture of mechanical
components. The methodology is a synergism of a new, mathematically rigorous
procedure for the concurrent design of shape and material composition of components,
and a new manufacturing process called MD* for their realization. The concurrent design
strategy yields information about the global shape of the component and its material
composition. The fabrication of such designs with novel microstructural configurations
require unconventional manufacturing processes. MD* is a shape deposition process for
the free-form fabrication of parts from single or composite materials and is ideally suited
for realizing the aforementioned designs. Project MAXWELL, therefore, promotes the use
of layered manufacturing beyond prototyping tasks and offers the possibility of their
integration into the mainstream product development and fabrication process..Mechanical Engineerin
Space telescope observatory management system preliminary test and verification plan
The preliminary plan for the Space Telescope Observatory Management System Test and Verification (TAV) is provided. Methodology, test scenarios, test plans and procedure formats, schedules, and the TAV organization are included. Supporting information is provided
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Manufacturing Mechatronics Using Thermal Spray Shape Deposition
A new technology for manufacturing mechatronics is described. The technique is based on recursive
masking and deposition of thermally sprayed materials. Using these methods, mechanical structures
can be created that embed and interconnect electronic components. This results in highly integrated
mechatronic devices. A simple, electromechanical artifact was designed and produced to assess the
feasibility of these techniques. The details and limitations of this project will be discussed. Areas of
future research are identified which are aimed at realizing the full potential of this emerging manufacturing
process.Mechanical Engineerin
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