Neil Taylor

Manufacturing Embedded Force Sensors in 3D Printed Parts

• Successfully utilized combination of conductive and nonconductive Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) filaments, along with lattice structures to create and 3D print unified force sensor-part system using Prusa i3 MK3S+ FDM 3D Printer.
• Designed CAD models of 5mm and 10mm unit cell body centered-cubic lattice structure test cube with both cubes having great flexibility using Fusion 360 software.
• Completed simulations using ANSYS software to collect data on deformation, stress, and strain of 5mm and 10mm unit cell test cubes to examine how forces between1-60N(Newton) influenced prototype under different loading conditions.
• Completed compression testing on 5mm and 10mm cubes using MTS Criterion Electromechanical test system Model C41 and created calibration chart to review direct correlation change of resistance based on different linear forces applied to cubes.
  
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Straight Vs. Swept Wings Project

• Completed two cad models of .0276 m swept wing and straight wing design in Solidsworks using NASA SC(2)-0714 Supercritical airfoil.
• Conducted dynamic simulations of wing model and prototype designs in Solidworks at 89.408 m/s and 343.2 m/s respectively to analyze, drag, lift, and velocity properties of airflow passing over top surface of airfoils.
• Research findings include that compared to straight wing, swept wing split airflow into two direction spanwise and chordwise flow eliminating shockwaves at Mach speeds allowing greater speeds.
• Further research and data concluded that swept design eliminated drag by 9.52% at higher speeds, and decreased airflow velocity over top surface of wings by 3.24% highlighting benefits of swept wing design.

• Monitored employee performance and advised managers on necessary improvements to meet targets.
• Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
• Helped keep inventory accurate by overseeing daily cycle counts.
• Calculated and monitored inventory through Red Prairie tracking software.
• Coordinated receiving process and managed dock to efficiently unload trucks.
• Conducted inventory audits with 100% accuracy following company procedures.
• Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
• Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 1200 Major appliances per day.
• Managed the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods to ensure timely delivery to customers