The Method XL was released on May 23rd, 2023 as one of the most precise, mid-large build volume printers in the marketplace. Some of my contributions to this project were the following. Swivel Clips The interface between extruders and fillament tubes on the Method XL is bridged with swivel clips. For a long time, swivel…
Functional Testing on Innovative Trainer
Over the course of two months, I developed and executed a 44 part testing scheme that addressed all functional, aesthetic and tertiary requirements of an advanced trainer system. I joined the company after the design was completed and had to quickly comprehend the design intent and limitations. Some of the more difficult tests included an…
Sub 1 Powered Bass
The Sub 1 Powered Bass was a great introduction to the world of speakers within the Bose professional division. This product utilizes a unique race track design that can produce much lower and louder frequencies than its traditional circular counterparts. To bring this product from conception to the prototyping phase, I created I worked on…
Bose Videobar VB1
While at Bose, I was heavily involved in the prototyping efforts pertaining to the friction-mounted hinges and vibration isolation for the camera subsystem. The friction hinges allow a user to sweep the Videobar through a wide range of view, connect to a tabletop or wall mount and mitigate droop over time. A majority of the…
3D ANSYS Fluent Simulations
During my Fall 2019 semester, I undertook an independent study under Professor Michael Allshouse to study fluid behavior within an experimental centrifuge. I created numerous 3D ANSYS fluent simulations to gather parameters such as tangential velocity, radial velocity, dynamic pressure, mass imbalance and more. These metrics helped establish the time to solid-body rotation (which means…
Experimental Multiphase Centrifuge
Over the course of 6 months, I worked on a team of 5 student engineers to design and build an experimental multiphase centrifuge from ideation to delivery. The genesis of this project was to create a centrifuge that utilized proprietary technology to create far fewer emulsions. Further research was done to see if My…
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Simulations & More
Over the course of the spring, 2019 semester, I completed a course I designed titled ‘Vertical Axis Wind Turbines and their Implementation in Urban Communities’. Through this course I studied global wind patterns, vertical axis wind turbines, blade profiles and the feasibility of manufacturing and implementation of such turbines. Below are the turbine blade profiles…
Virtual Reality Exhibits
While working for Formula D Interactive, I was involved in the development and finalization of 2 Virtual Reality exhibits that are showcased at the Frost Museum of Science in Miami, Florida. Shark Senses Summary: The first was Shark Senses: a 4D, virtual reality visitor experience that shows users how sharks hunt their prey. Under the…
Vibration Simulations
While working at Bose, I completed numerous vibration simulations with NX Nastran. The purpose of these simulations was to identify the following- first major bending mode, resonance frequencies, and twisting of the housing about the center axis. With the results, I was able to strengthen the design of speaker housings and reduce transducer buzz. For…
Multitouch Table
One of Formula D Interactive’s signature products is their Multitouch Table. For the month of April 2017, I was independently responsible for overseeing the complete fabrication, assembly and powder coating of one of these tables. I made frequent trips to the sheet metal fabricator to verify every part had been cut and bent according to…
Adrian Kombe's Engineering Portfolio 