Instron

My first co-op was at Instron’s automation department. I focused on developing mockup systems for customer quotes, designing custom solutions to add to existing systems, and managing dozens of customer orders. I learned about communicating effectively between teams, making meaningful drawings, and interacting with customers.

Automation System Mockup

• Mockup of small automation system for customer quote
• Existing Instron & COTS parts used wherever possible
• 100 vial capacity while staying within small form factor
• Removable vial racks
• Pneumatic actuators used to reduce control complexity
• Vision system included to detect failures
• System functionality animated to demonstrate to customer

Animation for customer

Automation system CAD