2006-2007: In collaboration with Ford Motor Company, this student team evaluated and redesigned the power source system within Ford vehicles to better meet customer needs with respect to usage, labeling, and location. When power sources were first incorporated in vehicles,…
Improved Design of a Blow Molded Running Board for Ford F-150 Trucks
2005-2006: In collaboration with Ford Motor Company, this student team designed a blow molded running board for Ford F-150 trucks. Blow molding is of particular interest as a manufacturing process for running boards as it offers the potential to reduce…
Design of an Environmental Impact Quantification System for Public Transportation in London
2005-2006: In collaboration with Ford Motor Company, this student team designed a system to quantify environmental impact of public transportation in London. The project originated from Ford’s desire to diversify its business strategy, beyond its present scope as a vehicle…
Feasibility of Blow Molding for Running Board Applications
2004-2005: In collaboration with Ford Motor Company, this student team evaluated whether blow molding was a viable manufacturing technology for producing running boards on Ford’s F-series pick-up trucks. Blow molding has become popular in recent years because it reduces the…
Design for Increased Recycled Content in the F-150 Pickup Truck
2003-2004: In collaboration with Ford Motor Company’s Worldwide Recycling Group, this student team developed a strategy to incorporate more recycled content in the foam seating of a future F-150 by seeking out new materials. While many new vehicles already incorporate…