Information for Clients : University of Dayton, Ohio

Information for Clients

Whether you are an existing client or a prospective one, we invite you to explore the ways we can partner to develop impactful solutions. Explore recent success stories, find answers to frequently asked questions and discover how to get started.

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Next, complete the Project Agreement Form.
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Senior Design Project Creates Unique Vertical 3D Printer for Local Organization

Senior mechanical engineering students were tasked with creating a vertical 3D printer for their senior design project. Their sponsor, Heart of Unlimited Boundaries (HUB), was looking for a vertical 3D printer but it did not exist on the market.

Engineering

05.13.2024

Engineering Senior Design Project Wins Second Place in National Competition for Solutions for Injured Veterans and First Responders

A team of UD engineering seniors took home second place at the inaugural Quality of Life Plus National Design Competition. The UD team designed a lower-limb socket for a prosthetic that mitigates heat and moisture and improves the quality of life for injured veterans and first responders.

Engineering

04.12.2024

Entrepreneur Ready to Mass-Produce Eye Movement Recording System Thanks to Engineering Senior Design Teams

Ron Waldorf joined forces with an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department to create the DAX Evidence Recorder, which records eye movements of an impaired driver. Looking to reduce costs and prepare the DAX product for mass production, Waldorf connected with the Innovation Center in the School of Engineering to become a sponsor of a senior design project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the student teams made up of?

Innovation Center projects are for teams of students who are about to graduate. They have completed the majority of their coursework and have the knowledge and skills associated with their professions.

What administrative deliverables can I expect throughout the semester?

It's your choice! Examples include:

Well-defined problem statement
Proposal
Status reports
Weekly conference call
Midterm review
Final report
Final presentation

What technical deliverables can I expect at the end of the semester?

It's your choice! Examples include:

Documented research
Feasibility analysis
Engineering calculations
Technical drawings
Schematics
Software code
Electronic files
Proof of concept
Prototype
Development test plan
Testing results
Value proposition
Market research
Recommendations

Can I request specific engineering disciplines and skillsets?

Yes. You can choose from a variety of engineering disciplines and skillsets when filling out our Project Description Form.

Which resources and equipment do student teams have access to?

Student teams have access to a multitude of resources including our Makerspace which offers a variety of fabrication techniques, including wood, metal, electronics, welding, laser, and 3D printing.

We work with engineering programs that are respected globally ... we are very impressed with the University of Dayton, faculty support and the students. They are dedicated and passionate about the work, and it shows.

Jon Monett

Founder, Quality of Life Plus

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