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Degree Objectives – Digital Maker & Fabrication

These objectives will be formally presented in SIP411. This is how Marchy fulfills each of these outlined objectives.

Objectives

1. Using digital and physical tools, engineer and build prototypes that technology patents are then applied for.

Designed in Autodesk Inventor, sketched on Inventor and by hand for provisional filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office

2. Build physical products while demonstrating technique and safety competency across commonly accepted prototyping
devices, maker tools and techniques.

Prototypes fabricated additively using Fused-Deposition Modeling and Stereolithography technologies

3. Produce products that balance form and function while reflecting current and future trends in design and human factors.

Marchy is functional as a compliant mechanism and fulfills its intended purpose, yet minimal in size as to not greatly effect the use of the instrument, and/or affect performer visuals

4. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate material and build technique options during the creation of products and their
prototypes.

Through data analysis, user feedback and torture-testing, the optimal material and design combinations are determined, followed by ideal manufacturing practices

5. Demonstrate the ability to effectively implement embedded systems and fundamental electronics into product builds.

Utilizing AI-monitoring camera technology and simple electronic stress/torture-testing mechanisms to determine prototype integrity and part longevity after significant use

6. Place prototypes and builds within the Agile and MVP development frameworks.

Generating a Minimum Viable Product through prototyping, testing and collaboration with local performers to receive constructive feedback in order to bring a quality product to market