3D Printer - V Cast - RAT RIG
What?
Design of a new DIY cartesian 3D printer with IDEX system
How?
Designed using Fusion360Used FEA to optimize geometry of componentsUsed DFA to make the printer user friendly
Results
Combined metal and 3D-printed parts to achieve the best cost-benefit ratio First of its category to be released in EuropeMachine capable of light cutting, milling, and engraving duties
CNC MACHINE - killer bee RAT RIG
What?
Design of a CNC machine based on a Workbee CNC with linear rails and stronger structureDesign compatible with any Workbee and LeadCNC machines
How?
Designed using Fusion360Used FEA to identify improvement points and simulate changesUsed ANSYS Granta to select the right substitute materials for all plates
Results
3.65x less deformation under normal working stress, resulting in greater durability Precision increased by 15%Increased working volume by 13%
Single-phase cooling system - Eletronuclear and UERJ
What?
Design of a passive, single-phase cooling system to be used as a heat exchanger at a Nuclear Spent Fuel Pool
How?
Designed a prototype of a natural convection loop
Developed a protective automation system using Python, C and Arduino to perform in case of high temperatures
Results
Presented six papers and published two journal articles, one of which received an honorable mention for excellence
The results are helping engineers to improve the Angra 2 nuclear power plant in Brazil
Automation of effluent treatment plant - NM2 and UERJ
What?
Minimize human-operator costs by automating an effluent treatment plant for use in remote locations
How?
Designed an automation system using Python and C
Developed a master-slave server using MQTT, 42 Arduinos UNO R3, and Raspberry pi 3
Designed actuators using 3D-printed parts
Results
Developed an automation system capable of controlling 250+ micro-wastewater treatment units remotely
Participated in the 8th World Water Forum (Brasilia, Brazil – 2018)
Design of a robotic arm - University of the Algarve
What?
Design of a robotic arm to carry up to 50kg in a non-industrial environment
How?
Designed using Fusion360Used generative design and topology optimization to achive the best strength-to-weight ratioUsed ANSYS Granta to select the ideal material (AlSi10Mg)
Results
Combined metal and 3D-printed parts to achieve the best cost-benefit ratio First of its category to be released in EuropeMachine capable of light cutting, milling, and engraving duties
Aluminium profiles - RAT RIG
What?
Design of a new line of aluminium profiles
How?
Designed using Fusion360Used FEA to optimize geometry and define the maximum load capacity
Results
Developed 14 new products Increased the portfolio size by 67% and the sales of aluminum profiles by 85%