Battery-Free 3D-Printed Balance with Metamaterials Zebang Zhang, Li Yu Abstract This project explores the use of additive manufacturing to develop a battery-free, metal-free mechanical scale that operates using deformation-based mechanisms instead of conventional electronics. The …
Spring 2025-Final Report
Custom Golf Putter Final Report
Abstract Additive manufacturing presents growing opportunities for prototyping within the sport of golf. Traditional manufacturing methods for golf putter heads are labor-intensive, expensive, and time consuming. The use of additive manufacturing, particularly FDM, presents a …
3D Printed Splash Protector for Sport Shoe
Harkirat Singh Ubhi and Vigneshwar Nagaraj Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison Abstract This project explores the design and fabrication of a detachable splash protector for sports shoes using dual-material 3D printing. The goal is …
Watertight Vat for FUS-printing
Abstract Focused-ultrasound printing is an innovative additive manufacturing technique that has been developed and research for it is ongoing. This project focuses on the hardware component of studying this technology and creating a watertight vat …
RC Car Chassis Optimization
Jonathon Semington & Fang-Wei Lee University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI Abstract This project aimed to improve the performance of a small robotic vehicle by replacing its bulky, overbuilt chassis with a lightweight, structurally optimized version. …
Impact of Printing Parameters on PLA Aero Weight – A Visual Display
Varun Rajan, Noel Suarez University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Abstract This project explores how print parameters affect PLA Aero, a lightweight foaming filament used in Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). PLA Aero reduces part density by …
Low-Cost DIY 3D-Printed Star Tracker Final Report
Low-Cost Star Tracker Using Additive Manufacturing Tevis Linser and Ethan Burton, ME 514, University of Wisconsin-Madison Abstract Star trackers are mechanical devices that enable long-exposure astrophotography by compensating for the Earth’s rotation, allowing cameras …
Low-cost Passive Sixth Finger Prosthetics
Low Cost Passive Sixth Finger Prosthetics Adam Homel and Sarvesh Sakthivel Polymer Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Abstract Personalized prosthetic fingers typically range from $2,000 to $20,000 for people with disabilities, especially due …
3D Printed Phone Stand
3D Printed Phone Stand Grant Freeman, Benjamin Lane ME 514, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Abstract When deciding which avenue to pursue for our final project we knew we wanted to affect as many …