Purpose:

• Show off technological advancements and integration with commercially available designs in a manner appealing to potential customers at industry trade show

Process:

• Determined best way to manufacture and mount exploratory R&D materials, working closely with manufacturing floor to ensure feasibility of future production

• Experimented with techniques to inlay net while adhering to product specifications

• Conducted Instron Testing to qualify loading capabilities of possible mounting schemes

Outcomes:

• Positive feedback from trade show attendees

• Provisional patent for inlaid net being pursued