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Engineering Senior Design Clinic - Fall 2020

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Our fall 2020 Senior Design Clinic will be held virtually via Zoom webinar format on Wednesday, December 9th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

Six teams of students will each present a three to four minute video showcasing their senior design project followed by a few minutes of Q & A. The clinic will be open to the public but pre-registration will be required. 

Register for the 2020 Fall Senior Design Show Webinar: 
https://stthomas.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_82JGLMk4iQlBRNr

 

Senior Design Clinic - 2016 Team Has Heart

The University of St. Thomas Engineering senior teams demonstrate the products they developed in partnership with industry sponsors and community partners.

Each year, our seniors team with industry and non-profits to develop special prototype solutions to real world problems. From small start-ups to the largest companies in the Twin Cities, all find value in the thousands of hours of work put into each project.   And the students shine in seeing their ideas come to fruition in the real world.  

Learn about sponsoring a Senior Design project.

To find out more about how your company or non-profit organization can get involved with the Senior Design Clinic at St. Thomas, just call our main office at  (651) 962-5750 or email Dr. Donald Weinkauf at dhweinkauf@stthomas.edu.

2019 - 2020 Projects

Senior Design Clinic Guidebook - Spring 2020

  1. Lower Body Differential Pressure - Mayo

  2. Lever Actuated Tendyne Delivery System - Abbott

  3. Implant Recharging System - Medtronic

  4. Land-It® - 3M - Stationary & Office Supplies

  5. Autonomous Mobile Robot Customization - Supply Chain Services

  6. Sensor System to Prevent Heat-related Tragedies in Passenger Vehicles - 3M - Automotive Aftermarket

  7. Sound Analysis for HVAC Equipment - Trane

  8. HRST Online Monitoring System Display - HRST
    (View Senior Design Project Video.)

  9. RPS Drill Robot - Horizon Roofing

  10. Green Clamping - Wilson

  11. Trash Can Seam Lock Automation - Behrens
    (View Senior Design Project Video.)

  12. Process Sensorization for the Industrial Internet of Things—Cut Performance of Cubitron™ II - 3M - Corporate Research Process Laboratory

  13. Expandable Probe - Pelvital

  14. Shipwreck Cargo Exchange Exhibit Design - Minnesota Children's Museum

  15. Oak Park Outdoor Improvement - Rainwater Management - Pillsbury United Communities

  16. Oak Park Outdoor Improvement - Freight Farm Re-Design - Pillsbury United Communities

  17. Basic Utility Vehicle - University of St. Thomas

  18. Off-Grid Milk Cooling - Partners in Food Solutions

  19. Pressure Sensor Design for Aerospace Test Equipment - Collins Aerospace

  20. Liquid Sensor Pressure Testing Vessel - Emerson

  21. Constant Velocity Test Duct - 3M - Commercial Solutions

  22. Fire Protection Testing Equipment - 3M - Fire Protection

  23. Double Hung Sash Quality Improvement - Andersen

  24. New Slug Ejector Concept - Wilson

  25. Fill Tube Crimper Redesign - Emerson
    (View Senior Design Project Video.)
2019 Summer/Fall Projects
  1. Robotic Heat Welder - Horizon Roofing‌
  2. Super Air Knife Exit Flow Characterization - 3M‌
  3. Exterior Treat Drip Mitigation - Andersen‌
  4. Sanitary Welding Vertical Integration - Graco‌
  5. Tactile Diagram Scanner - Minnesota State Services for the Blind‌
  6. Jameed Dehydrator - Jordanian Women's Cooperative‌
  7. Transforming Organic Material in the Andes of Peru - Andean Alliance

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2018 - 2019 Projects

 Senior Design Show Guidebook - Spring 2019

  1. Laser Slug Detection and Removal System - Pentair

  2. Lower Body Differential Pressure Device - Mayo Clinic

  3. Wireless Tether Load System - Tendyne (Abbott)

  4. Automatic Bacon Belly De-Combing System - Hoegger Food Technology

  5. Biomass Gasification Testing & Improvement - Cummins

  6. Count Me In - Wilson Tool

  7. Dehydration System for Jameed Production - Jordanian Women's Co-Operative

  8. EEG Eyewear -  Medibotics

  9. Brussels Sprouts Harvester - Hmong American Farmers Association

  10. Antlights: Innovative Bicycle Safety Lighting -  Medibotics

  11. Smart Temperature Sensor Heat Dissipation -  Emerson

  12. Implanted Drug Pump Refill -  Medtronic

  13. Basic Utility Vehicle Design Competition -  St. Thomas

  14. Next Generation Soil Conditioning Apparatus -  Universal Engineering Services

  15. 3M Air Filter High Velocity Retention - 3M

  16. Clean Energy Microgrid Customer Kiosk -  EarthSpark

  17. Pelvital Test Fixture - Pelvital USA

  18. Dispense Valve Test Fixture -  Graco Inc.

  19. Dynamic Orientation System -  Accraply

  20. Ultrasonic Transducer Research -  General Dynamics

  21. Maize Bran Dryer for Tanzania - Partners in Food Solutions

  22. Midwest Solar -  Pinnacle Engineering

  23. Electrical sensing for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation - Medtronic

  24. Smart Campus Technologies IoT -  St. Thomas Information Technology

  25. Ranger XP® 1000 EPS NorthStar System Optimization -  Polaris

  26. Material Properties in Welded Joints -  Emerson

  27. Multi-Camera 3D Reconstruction -  Park Industries

  28. Generator Acoustical Barrier -  Great River Energy

  29. Tactile Diagram Scanner -  Minnesota State Services for the Blind

  30. Driver Monitoring System -  VSI Labs

  31. Ophthalmic Microshunt Implant Tool -  MicroOptx, Inc.

  32. Structural Heart Erosion Assessment Test Method - Abbott

  33. Coupling Robustness Tester -  Colder Products Company

  34. Silicon Wafer Handling System -  Polar Semiconductor

  35. Orthodontic Aligner Removal Force Measurement -  3M

  36. Energy Harvesting Fan Drive -  Horton, Inc.

2018 Summer/Fall Projects
  1. Dehydration System for Jameed Production  - Jordanian Women’s Co-operative  
  2. Biomass Gasification Test System Upgrade and Operation – Cummins
  3. Automatic Bacon Belly De-combing System - Hoegger Food Technology
  4. Lower Body Differential Pressure Device – Mayo Clinic
  5. Laser Slug Detection and Removal System – nVent
  6. Integrated Tether Load System – Tendyne
  7. Hey, Count Me In! -  Wilson Tool
2017 - 2018 Projects

 Senior Design Show Guidebook - Spring 2018

  1. Safe Wood Shop Systems for Young Users - The Works Museum
  2. Heavy-weight Wall Hanging Solutions - 3M
  3. Coupling Connection Confirmation - Colder Products
  4. Automotive Headlamp Bond Line Redesign - H.B. Fuller
  5. Automated Wash Process for Stamped Parts - Boston Scientific
  6. Temperature and Humidity Monitoring in Truck Trailers at Loading Docks - Target
  7. Tactile Diagram Scanner - MN Services for the Blind (sponsorship by Siemer Foundation)
  8. Multi-functional Patient Monitoring Device - 3M
  9. Next Gen Cryo-Ablation System for Atrial Fibrillation - Medtronic
  10. 400 Series Tilt-Wash Sash Check Rail Pad Installation - Andersen Windows
  11. Basic Utility Vehicle Design - University of St. Thomas
  12. Mobile Office Tool - 3M
  13. Hand-held Spectral Reader - sponsor confidential
  14. Self Powered Rotation Speed Sensor - Force America
  15. Wax Motor Linear Vent Valve Actuator - Graco
  16. Energy Harvesting Fan Drive - Horton
  17. Biomass Gasification Test System - Cummins
  18. EEG Eyeglasses - Medibotics
  19. Test Fixture and Predictive Model for Broken Glass Retention - 3M
  20. Hot Liquid Wash Defrosting Prototype - Efficient Defrost Technologies
  21. Crop Row Sensor for Horticultural Robot - Rx Robotics
  22. On-board Steam Reclamation - Accraply
  23. Medical Regional Sensor Patient Signal Simulator - Nonin
  24. Cold Ball Pull Test - V-TEK
  25. Hybrid Power System - Windstrip
2017 Summer/Fall Projects
  1. Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – AF Energy
  2. AirBooth – Gymnasium
  3. Autofeed Flip and Stack Window Frames – Andersen Windows
  4. Robust Inline Pressure Sensor – Rosemount Emerson
  5. Flarebot Evolution II – Flarean
  6. Saber CNC Saw in situ Power Measurements – Park Industries
2016 - 2017 Projects

2017 Spring Senior Design Catalog (PDF)

  1. Automatic Knife Positioner– Accraply
  2. Handheld Fluorescence Spectral Reader – company confidential
  3. Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – AF Energy
  4. Flarebot Evolution – Flarean
  5. Interactive Board and Beacon – 3M
  6. Solar Picnic Table – Elk River
  7. Catalyst Paint Gun – 3M
  8. Bluetooth Asset Tracking – Design Ready Controls
  9. Pressure Transmitter Process Connector – Emerson
  10. FSAE Car –University of St. Thomas
  11. Handheld Programmable Network Tester – New Wave DV
  12. Tubing Cutter and Labeler – Graco
  13. 3D Printed Mechanism Chain – Stratasys
  14. Heater Body Forming using Collaborative Robot – Pentair
  15. Rotor Bumper Tubing Tool – Polar Semiconductor
  16. Zero Pressure Drop Flowmeter– 3M
  17. Mull Cart Indexer – Andersen
  18. Orbital Atherctomy Pump – Cardiovascular Systems
  19. Court Display Indicators – Airborne
  20. Air Pump Heat Generation - Graco
  21. Helicopter Over-Rotation Sensor/Recorder - Rocket Science Tech
  22. Medical Device Recorder - Nonin
  23. Expandable Sheath - St. Jude Medical
  24. Surgical Heart Valve Anchor - St. Jude Medical
  25. Power Steering Bench - Polaris
  26. Electronics Bond Shear Tester - V-TEK

 

2016 Summer/Fall Projects
  1. Dr. Dish Training System - Airborne Athletics
  2. Consumer Grade Autonomous Snowplow - St. Thomas Engineering
  3. Summer/Fall FSAE Senior Design and Build Phase - UST Racing/FSAE
  4. Pill Bottle Shredder - Radia
  5. Engine Coolant Solutions - Horton, Inc.
  6. V-TEK Lapdesk - V-TEK International
2015 - 2016 Projects

2016 Spring Senior Design Catalog (PDF file)‌

  1. Polymer Extrusion Static Mixer – 3M
  2. Surgical Cardiac Ablation Device – Atricure
  3. Sealed Steering Wheel Slip Coupling – Polaris
  4. Concrete Pump Water-Box Connection – Schwing
  5. Sport Training Form Data Collection Device – Airborne Athletics
  6. Building Environmental Sensor System – Design Ready Controls
  7. Surge Suppressor Test Bench – Graco
  8. Wafer Level Measurement Device for Epitaxy Chambers – Polar Semiconductor
  9. Paint Drum Reciprocating Agitator – Graco
  10. Thermoelectric Cooler Analysis – Minco
  11. Double-Acting Stone Cutter Table – Park Industries
  12. Stabilizer Bar End-Link Attachment – Polaris
  13. Utility Vehicle High-Lift Attachment – Polaris
  14. Handheld Molecule Analyzer
  15. Millimeter Wave FMCW Radar – Catron
  16. Air Pump Energy Harvesting – Graco
  17. Small Component Taping System – V-Tek
  18. Microperforation Quality Control Device – LasX
  19. In-Line Fluid Energy Capture – Graco
  20. Solar-Thermal Wireless Sensor Network - WTS

 

2015 Summer/Fall Projects
  1. Horticultural Lighting Characterization Testbed - 3M
  2. Solar Window Blind Thermal and Electrical Energy Collector - First Source Trading
  3. GRACO Programmable Grease Valve (GPGV) - GRACO
2014 - 2015 Projects

2015 Spring Senior Design Catalog (PDF file)

  1. WPII Electric Motor Hood Redesign-to-Cost  – Electric Machinery
  2. Patio Door Packaging Ergonomic Offload – Andersen Corporation
  3. Submersible Fuel Pump – Graco Inc.
  4. Improved Injera Bread Maker – Gelacha-Mowry
  5. Advanced Turkey Timer – Jennie-O Turkey Store
  6. Exoskeletal Range of Motion Assistance Device – Magic Arms for the World
  7. Formula Race Car Telemetry System – UST Racing
  8. Magnetic Vascular Grafts – Mayo Clinic
  9. In Situ Polymerizing Vascular Stents – Mayo Clinic
  10. Automated 3D Printed Part Cleaner – Starkey Hearing Technologies
  11. Automated Pre-Painting Bumper Scuffing – 3M
  12. Automated Rotary Union Test Platform – Dynamic Sealing Technologies Inc.
  13. Automated Deburring Knife Grinding – RMS
  14. Long Range QuadCopter – Rauenhorst Farm
  15. Autonomous Ground Vehicle for Agricultural Applications – Stealth Engineering
  16. PTFE Discrete Length Coating – Lake Region Medical
  17. Micro-Perforation Inspection – LasX Industries Inc.
  18. Heated Platen Profiling – MINCO
  19. Touch Panel Characterization System – Carestream Health, Inc.
2014 Summer/Fall Projects
  1. Sam Cam Deployable Fish Camera - UST School of Engineering
  2. The Grasshopper Pipeline Welding Ground - Universal Engineering Services, Inc.
  3. Vertical Axis Wind Turbine - AF Energy
  4. Energy Harvesting Device (EHD) Wireless Output of Automatic Lube - Graco Inc.
2013 - 2014 Projects

 2014 Spring Senior Design Catalog (PDF file)

  1. Magnetic Vascular Grafts - Mayo Clinic
  2. Light-Cured Conformable Polymer Stents - Mayo Clinic 
  3. Work Suit Cooling - 3M
  4. Channel Letter Manufacturing Process - 3M
  5. Cost-Effective Thermoforming of a Wheelchair Seat - Ottobock
  6. Waterproof and Dustproof Hearing Aid - Starkey
  7. Dielectric Strength Test Stand - Lake Region Medical
  8. Manual Breadfruit Peeler - Rauenhorst Farm
  9. Patient Fall Prevention Device - Sister Kinney Rehabilitation Institute
  10. Injera Bread Oven Redesign - Gelalcha-Mowry
  11. Interactive Sensor Zone Exhibit - The Works
  12. Universal AC Voltage Flex Arm LED Spotlight - Banner
  13. Transparent Film Inspection System - Carestream Health
  14. CMM Modular Fixturing - Productivity Quality, Inc.
  15. Smart Cup Hydration Tracking - Headwaters Innovation, Inc.
  16. Sorghum Syrup Concentration in West Africa - ICRISAT
  17. Motion Control and Actuation of 3D Printed Humanoid - Stratasys
  18. Scale Model and Control of Cable Driven Robot - PAR Systems
  19. Thin Film Flexible Cooling Device - MINCO
  20. Security Indicator of Fall Protection Harness - 3M
  21. Dental Restorative Material Delivery System - 3M
2013 Summer/Fall Projects
  1. Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – AF Energy, Inc.
  2. Bourdon Tube Gauge Sensor – Emerson
  3. Reduce Manufacturing Cost - Oximeter System – Nonin Medical
  4. Dynamic Balancing System for UAV Propeller – Red Tail Hawk Services

If you or your company is interested in getting involved, contact Dr. Don Weinkauf 651-962-5760. 

2012 - 2013 Projects

2013 Spring Senior Design Catalog (PDF file)

  1. Silicon Transfer Reduction – Andersen Windows
  2. Reservoir Volume Sensor – Medtronic
  3. UAV Autopilot System – UTC Aerospace Systems
  4. Basketball Training System  – Airborne Athletics
  5. Breathing Assistance Device – Breathing Innovations and Sister Kenny Institute
  6. Film Inspection System – 3M
  7. Multiphase Flowmeter – Emerson
  8. Paint Booth Defect Reduction – 3M
  9. PAPR  Noise Attenuation –
  10. Lightweight Machine Vise – KURT
  11. Flexible Cooling Device – MINCO
  12. 3D Chair Geometry Capture System – Ottobock
  13. Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Concept – AF Energy
  14. Global Lynx Library Book Deshingler – 3M
  15. Seaglider Communications/Navigation – University of Beira Interior – Portugal
  16. Air Intake System – FSAE Club
  17. Bicycle Handlebar and Fork Mechanism – Switch-A-Roo
  18. Robotics Haptic Control – PAR Systems
  19. Acoustic Damping System - Canal Mercer Designs
  20. Non-Newtonian Viscometer - Emerson
  21. Linear Valve for AirIntake Manifold - Emerson/Fisher
  22. Large Scale PVC Toy Kit - The Works / UST
2011-2012 Projects
Take a look at previous years projects and sponsors.
  1. Smart Safety - 3M
  2. n-Newtonian Viscometer No - Emerson/ University of St Thomas
  3. Persistent Gliding Waterframe (Seaglider) - University of Beira Interior - Portugal
  4. Windstrip Hybrid Power System - Windstrip LLC
  5. Optical Film Handling System - 3M
  6. Aqualyzer Phase 2 - CTI
  7. Oscillating Heat Plate - Lockheed Martin
  8. In-line Caliper Measure Device - 3M
  9. Gimbaled Camera System - Xollai
  10. Decubitus Ulcer Prevention Device - Ability One
  11. TV Backlight and LED Driver - 3M
  12. Smoke Sentry 2 - Mate
  13. Heavy Hitter Workout Equipment - Zebra Mats
  14. Diesel Particulate Filter Cleanser - Donaldson
  15. Hardened Speaker System - SoniQ
  16. PAPR Cooling Capability -
  17. Orthopedic Implant Removal Device - Valley Orthopedics
2010-2011 Projects
 
  1. Solar-Wind Hybrid Power System- Windstrip LLC
  2. Graphics Applicator- 3M
  3. Fall Detection Device- Courage Center
  4. Electrolysis Based Water Purification Device-CTI / Cargill Foundation
  5. Steam Quality Monitoring System- Emerson
  6. Formula SAE Frame Design – FSAE Club / University of St. Thomas
  7. Magnetic Drive Transmission - Future Force
  8. Precision Plenum Monitor for Laser Cutting- LasX Industries, Inc.
  9. Static Electricity Jacket for Power Generation – Lockheed Martin
  10. Persistent Gliding Waterframe (Seaglider)-  University of Beira Interior - Portugal
  11. Multi-Linkage Mechanical Creature - University of St. Thomas
  12. Pipe Lining System- 3M
  13. Wind Tunnel Test Section –Emerson/ University of St. Thomas
2009-2010 Projects
See Brochure for details
  1. Three Phase Flow Meter for Oil Well Monitoring- Emerson
  2. Retroviewer Redesign for Retro-Reflective Film Authentication- 3M
  3. Pediatric Vein Transilluminator- Designwise Medical
  4. Introducer Sheath for Femoral Artery Surgery- Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
  5. Electrical Generator Heat Pipe System- Lockheed Martin
  6. Gastro-Intestinal Implant- Metamodix, Inc.
  7. Retractable Windscreen for Touring Motorcycle- Polaris
  8. Pavement Marking Road Groove Depth Sensor & Logger- 3M
  9. Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition Chamber - Future Force, LLC.
  10. Machine Vision System for Laser Cutting- LasX Industries, Inc
  11. Control Panel Assembly Cart- Design Ready Controls
  12. Fast Retraction Metal Punch- Mate Precision Tooling
  13. Reduced Effort Motorcycle Clutch- Polaris
  14. Shea Butter Mixer- Shea Yeleen International
  15. Vortex Wind Energy System- Lockheed Martin
  16. Design of Z-Axis Scan Head for 5kW Laser- LasX Industries, Inc.
  17. Seed Potato Cooling Structure for Rural Mali - USDA
  18. Magnetic Car Top Bike Rack System- Four Peaks
2008-2009 Projects
  1. Bi-Deflectable Stylet - St. Jude Medical, Inc.
  2. Breadfruit Processing System - Compatible Technology International
  3. Magnetic Drive System - Future Force
  4. Motorcycle Seat Heating and Cooling System - Polaris Industries
  5. Overnight Pediatric Oxygen Delivery System - DesignWise Medical Inc.
  6. Portable Workbench - Innovative Tools and Technologies, Inc.
  7. Prototype Biodiesel Production System - Dr. Greg Mowry, University of St. Thomas
  8. Self Stationing Autonomous Buoy - Lockheed Martin
  9. Web Guiding Slot Array Sensor - Banner Engineering
2007-2008 Projects
  1. Active Exhaust – Polaris Industries/Victory Motorcycles
  2. Autonomous Aircraft Landing System – Lockheed Martin
  3. Auto-Scrubber – 3M Corporation
  4. Biodiesel Process – Crown Iron Works
  5. Catheter Handle – St. Jude Medical
  6. Ergonomic and Efficient Grille Application – Andersen Corporation
  7. Food Chafer – Service Ideas, Inc
  8. Personal Ultrasonic Golf Club Cleaner – Private Inventor
  9. Project ReSaLT – Private Inventor 
  10. Punch Cycle Tester – Mate Precision Tooling
  11. Savage Squirrel Protection Team – River Falls Municipal Utility
  12. Team Energy (IPod Charger) – Lockheed Martin
2006-2007 Projects
  1. An Evaporative Cooler Designed for Sub-Saharan Africa - USDA CSREES – Higher Education Challenge Program
  5. LASAG Laser Welding Tool - LASAG Industrial Lasers
  7. Optical Landing System - Lockheed Martin 
  8. Trail Sensor System - City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation Board
2005-2006 Projects
  1. Communication Device for the Disabled – Team AbleNet
  2. Transit System Demonstration Model – Team Intelligent Transportation
  3. Laser Machining Assist Gas Flow Characterization and Optimization – Team LASERDYNE SYSTEMS Division, PRIMA North America, Inc.
  4. Variable Cooling System– Team Lockheed Martin
  5. Precision Tooling Assembly Cost Reduction – Team Mate Precision Tooling
  6. Medical Device Automated Manufacturing Cell – Team Restore Medical
  7. Omni-Directional Rover Wireless Control System – Team Lexen
  8. Clogged Nozzle Detection System – Team Toro
  9. Solar Powered Water Pasteurizer – Team USDA CSREES
2002-2003 Projects
  1. Dispense Hose Management System for Graco
  2. Pressure Vessel - for Data Sciences International, Inc.
  3. Damper Test System for MTS Systems Corporation
  4. Torque Limiter for Nexen Group, Inc.
  5. Check Valve Characterization for Pump Works Inc.
  6. Design and Construction of a Residential Energy Recovery Unit Test Facility for XeteX, Inc.