Team 512

Toe Deformity Sterile Strapping Device

About

An innovative collaboration with Mayo Clinic that addresses a common postoperative challenge, improves recovery rate outcomes, reduces re-injury rates, and enhances patient satisfaction.

Sponsors and Advisors

TEAM 512

Madeline Dowden

Madeline Dowden

Systems Engineer

Madeline will be graduating Spring 2025 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, Madeline will begin her career as a Systems Engineer for IS4S. In a near future she hopes to pursue a master's in Systems Engineering

Javier Gallego Solis

Javier Gallego Solis

Prototype Engineer

Javier is set to graduate in Spring 2025 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he will begin his career in the energy industry as an Engineer I at Dominion Energy. He also plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Engineering Management.

Sabrina Taddei

Sabrina Taddei

R&D Engineer

Sabrina is graduating Spring 2025 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Her engineering interest include medical technology and biomechanics.

Noah Torres

Noah Torres

Quality Engineer

Noah is graduating Spring 2025 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. His engineering interests include fluid mechanics and control systems.

Elizabeth Wright

Elizabeth Wright

Testing Engineer

Elizabeth Wright is graduating Spring 2025 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Her engineering interests include medical technology, transportation systems. Upon graduation, she aspires to work in the medical technology industry.

Deliverables

Design Reviews

VDR1
VDR2
VDR3
VDR4
VDR5
VDR6
Engineering Design Day

Documents

Project Scope
Customer Needs
Functional Decomposition
Targets and Metrics
Concept Generation
Concept Selection
Project Plan
Risk Assessment
Bill of Materials

Manuals

Evidence Manual
Invention Disclosure
Conference Paper

Project Timeline

September 2024
Received Project Brief
The project scope and objectives were defined, and initial research began.
November 2024
Finalized Initial Concept Design
After brainstorming and evaluating different ideas, the team settled on a preliminary design.
January 2025
Prototype Development Begins
The team starts building the first prototype based on the finalized design.
February 2025
Prototype Testing
Initial testing phase to evaluate functionality, durability, and potential improvements.
March 2025
Final Concept Development & Testing
Adjustments based on test results lead to a refined design ready for final evaluation.
April 2025
Engineering Design Day
The final prototype is showcased, and findings are presented to stakeholders.