This senior project evaluates five different liners in football helmets. Each of the helmet liners were tested at three different temperatures: hot, cold, and ambient. Each helmet had seven different impact locations which were put to the test. The project was designed to be used to test ACH military combat liners as well. Due to shipping bottle necks the ACH combat liners have been left to future Cal Poly students to test. This report includes the data generated from testing which will be used to determine which football helmet liner provides the greatest protection.

The proposed procedure has been developed and reviewed by Dr. Lou Tornatzky and Dr. Jay Singh. The resulting data will conclude which helmet liner is recommended for the Cal Poly Football team.

Shock values have been recorded and compared to one another to determine exactly how and where products are being damaged. The study compared the shock dampening potential of full and half-sized pallet configurations. The study determined that the half sized pallet configuration has better potential to dampen mechanical handling in all axes than the full sized configuration. Likewise, the study has also determined that shock travels more in the direction that it was sustained. Lastly, the study has determined that the pallet facing the forklift truck is also considerably more likely to experience damaging levels of acceleration than the side facing away.

This project is centered on a current situation regarding a changeover process that has recently been made more efficient. The goal is to create new ways to make this same process even more efficient while experiencing the least amount of diminishing returns. This report will discuss Fresh Express’ current situation, some past research, a few solutions recommended for higher efficiency, and a statistical analysis proving why the solutions work.

Through detailed research and studies it has been determined that the most appropriate solution to this problem is a weight checking software that can incorporated into SSFab’s existing hardware. The software will serve as a quality checkpoint with is capable of verifying and storing weight readings. The use of this software will eliminate the need of any extra operators.

Given the nature of the project it was not possible to obtain the software/hardware necessary to do any statistical testing. However, detailing testing criteria has been laid out for SSFab’s use when the time comes for them to move forward with these recommendations. The resulting times and data can be compared against existing time studies to show the reductions and time and the subsequent savings.

This senior project is a collection of packaging recommendations for iFixit and its expansion into a new market sector. Specifically, it contains directives for implementing point-of-purchase displays and secondary promotional packaging for two of iFixit’s repair toolkits. The project team has evaluated the product and determined the critical features to emphasize in the plan for iFixit’s first retail launch. The following report is a documentation of the entire process leading up to the completed solution for iFixit’s new venture. It has been reviewed and approved by the company’s marketing team, as well as the co-founder and owner of iFixit, Luke Soules. Luke also assisted the project team as technical advisor.

This project is an attempt to work towards establishing a general framework that can be used to better understand how medical devices are developed and marketed. It supports that process mapping may have potential for being used on a higher level than it is traditionally used. The final process map produced in this project has limitations. The map gives a basic understanding of the broader development process. The level of detail and accuracy of the process map is limited by the time and cost of process mapping.

This senior project investigates the cause of high packaging material inventory within a global agricultural importation and distribution business, Gourmet Trading Company. By conducting a series of interviews and inventory analyses, the problem was determined to be a combination of communication issues and lack of a formal forecasting process.

The proposed solution has been developed by the consultants to correct both the issues identified. This solution includes creating an accurate forecast and plans to implement a sales & operations planning system to sustain the forecasting process. The resulting data shows that significant cost reductions can be realized by implementing this solution.

This senior project has created a package that will provide a solution to the Gourmet Trading Company’s dilemma. The project’s accomplishments include package designs that: can be modified to display the product in store, use pallet space more efficiently, and are lighter and stronger than the original package. The research, design, and testing of the packaging took place within the Cal Poly Industrial Technology Packaging labs. These procedures were overseen by Dr. Jay Singh. The data obtained by the certified testing procedures gives the user and their customer specific product specifications. The resulting data will summarize the mechanical properties of the packaging medium in a simulated shipping environment. The proposed procedure has been developed and reviewed by the American Society for Testing and Materials as well as Dr. Jay Singh, this projects student advisor.

This senior project explains and suggests methods through which students and faculty can become better informed on intellectual property and technology commercialization while obtaining an education here at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Through review and evaluation of other Universities throughout the nation, this project will provide students up to date methods and practices to gain intellectual property protection. With the information provided, students’ education can reach beyond the walls of Cal Poly and into their professional lives.

The proposed project has been developed and reviewed with the help from University faculty members, as well as Dr. Lou Tornatzky, this project’s faculty and technical advisor. The resulting project will provide a several methods by which Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo can improve their Office of Technology Transfer. This improvement would serve both the University and the education provided to students.

The Kaizen event engaged key players from all levels of the process. In three sessions, participants learned Lean processing concepts, problem solving techniques, and teamwork exercises. Additionally, participants mapped out the process, discussed obstacles and delays, and proposed potential solutions. Some of the delays and problems identified were the following:

• Delays on moves: checks have to move between inboxes, buildings, safe vaults, etc. • Lack of Control: Checks are lost in translation before they even reach Advancement. • Redundancy and Assurance: Steps that do not add value for customer; log-in steps, sorting, etc.

The team came up with a series of potential solutions that were divided in three categories: Fixing the Front End, Just do it, and Project/Paperless Solutions. • Fix the front end: Educating faculty members, post correct form samples online, and more. • Just do it: Simple and immediate changes like removing redundant log-in process, print and fold receipts in one location only, provide chart of active allocations and others. • Paperless: Acquire check scanners for instant deposits. Use copy of check for documentation.

Another part of this project is improving the Kaizen event to increase success of future sessions. Some suggestions were made based on observations, interviews and participant feedback.

This senior project addresses these packaging issues and provides a solution for the needs required by Lockheed for the packaging of their components. The result involves using a Korrvu® packaging solution that provides adequate product protection, reduces the time to package parts, and is completely recyclable. Keeping this packaging solution sustainable follows Lockheed’s “Go Green” program by reducing the waste generated by individually packaging parts. The proposed solution has been developed and reviewed by Sealed Air engineers as well as Dr. Olsen, this student’s senior project adviser.