2009-2010 Projects

Configurable Motorcycle Engine Controller - Biketronics, Inc.

Multi-generator Power Management System - SEL

Taylor Ranch Power System Expansion - College of Natural Resources

Wind Farm Collector Protection and Control - Power Engineers

Foliar Sampling Device - Mark Coleman, CNR

Tie Down Rack Finishing - Mac’s Custom Tie Downs

Kendrick Pool Heating - Kendrick, ID

AUV Battery Charging & Propulsion - Bayview

Electronic Bike Shifter - Randall Keeney

2008-2009 Projects

Motorcycle Stereo Amplifier - Biketronics, Inc.

Data Acquisition System and Data Management - Navy ARD

Thumbprint Ignition System - Biketronics, Inc.

SEL-2411 Automated Crosswalk - SEL

Spar Mill Workholder - Boeing

Dillution Tunnel - NIATT

Sand Slurry Pump - Blue Water Technologies

Ballistic Test Fixture - ATK

Hybrid FSAE - NIATT

Multi-Touch Control Surface - Advanced Input Systems

Electric Vehicle Impact on the Electric Grid - Idaho Power

OLTC - SEL

Open Architecture Robot - College of Engineering, University of Idaho

Test Fixture to Measure Ski Boot Forces - Dr. Jeff Seegmiller, University of Idaho

Multicore security - Raytheon

Tractor Pull - Biological & Agricultural Eng, University of Idaho

El Salvador Water Project- Dr. Jan Boll, University of Idaho

Re-entry Probe - NASA Ames

RLEP Instrument Launcher - NASA

Active Cold Trap - Dr. Akira Tokuhiro, Univeristy of Idaho

Sand Motion Monitor - Blue Water Technologies

LSV2 Battery Charger Control - Navy ARD

Formula Car - Mechanical Engineering Department

Pressure Vessel Cleaning - Autoliv

Orbital Debris Detection System - NASA Ames

Setpoint Block - Boeing

Remote Controlled Pesticide Application - Dr. Don Morishita, University of Idaho

Salt Removal - INL

2007-2008 Projects

Deer & Elk Automated Deterrent System - Idaho Fish and Game

Nanopositioning Drive Project - Manning Applied Technology

Voice Recognition Hardware Development - EsterLine

Fuel Cell to Battery Powered DC System Interface - Navy ARD

Space Elevator - CoEngr

Transformer Faults and Inrush - SEL

Wireless Thermal Protection - NASA

Knee CPM Machine - Mckelor Technologies

Sediment Trap - Center for Ecohydraulics Research

Hot Cell Manipulation Equipment - INL

Rain Chamber - Itron

Non-Prehensile Lunar Manipulator - RLEP/NASA

FSAE Vehicle - ME Department

Outboard Emissions Clean-up - BRP

Potato waste conditioning for biodiesel fuel production - Simplot

Sanitary Gate Design - Key Technologies

Soil Compactor/Dehydrator - Potting Shed Creations

Educational Robot - EE Department

2006-2007 Projects

Vandal Racing - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors

Robotic Lunar Exploration - NASA

Knife Sharpener Fixture - Simplot

High Velocity Descent Probe - NASA

Transformer Testing Station - Norman Fischer

Next Generation Traffic Controller - NIATT

Wireless Thermal Protection System - NASA

Water Catchment System for Maasai - Eric Morris

Fan Test Facility - Intel

Maritime Energy Management System - ONR

Hybrid HMMWV Alternator - ONR

Water Filter for the Maasai - Eric Morris

Tractor Pull Competition - College of Engineering

Infant Sleep Monitor - INL

Fuel Rod Spacer Removal System - INL

Rover Nocturnal Visual System - JPL

Fertilizer Placement - U.S. Department of Agriculture

HMMWV Battery System - ONR

EHV Substation 2nd DC Source - Idaho Power

Updated Action for Borah West - Idaho Power

Conference Speaker Timing System - Western Protective Relay Conference

Distribution Harmonic Mitigation - Idaho Power

Lithium-Ion Battery Charger - U.S. Marine Corps

Selective Ground Fault Protection - Relay Application Innovation

Crystal Measurment System - Cypress

Adolescent Leg Strength Test Fixture - Kathy Browder

Microchannel Manufacturing and Testing - NCIIA

2005-2006 Projects

Refrigerator Latch and Hinge - Premco, Inc

Direct Drive - NIATT – Clean Snowmobile Competition

Vandals Racing FSAE Team - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors

Interferometer Alignment - Manning Applied Technologies

Feedhorn Alignment - UI Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept.

FSAE Wireless Telemetry System - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors

Electrosurgical Test Apparatus - Arthrocare Corporation

Water Treatment Sensing and Control - Blue Water Technologies

Hybrid Development - ONR

Sensor Positioning Equipment - Center for EcoHydralics Research

Impact Testing Equipment - Itron

Optimization of Small Aircraft Tug - Dan Holmes

Venus Descent Probe - NASA

Neural Forearm Simulator - Terry Soule

Probe Pointing & Control - NASA

Differential Serial Communications - CAMBR and NASA

Traffic Controller Customization - NIATT

Infrared Paper Dryer - Potlatch

Snowmobile Intake System - NIATT – Clean Snowmobile Competition

Portable Biofilter - Eric Morris

Semi-Continuous Product Removal - Idaho National Laboratory

Spray Coolant Test Equipment - Isothermal Research Systems

2004-2005 Projects

Fuel Element Cutter - Idaho National Laboratory

Two-Stroke Direct Injection - NIATT – Clean Snowmobile Competition

Vandals Racing FSAE Team - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors

Automated Part Rejection System - Unicep Packaging Inc

Automated Platform for Airbag Folding - Autoliv

Miniaturization of 'Ear Talk' - NIOSH, Cincinnati, OH

Lifetest Apparatus for Surgical Electrodes - Arthrocare Corporation

Radio with Binary Phase Shift Modulation - Simply Test LLC

Snowmobile Data Acquisition System - NIATT - Clean Snowmobile Competition

CSC Direct Drive - NIATT Clean Snowmobile Competition

Battery Power Dewpoint Sensor - Decagon Devices

Hybrid Hydraulic System for Garbage Trucks - NIATT

End Effector for Hot Cell - Bechtel

Filter Disassembly - Idaho National Labratory

Airbag Testing Platform - Takata

Electrical Load Leveler for Tractor-Trailers - NIATT

Lithium Ion Battery Charger - Itron

Reconfigurable Computing Platform - NASA GSFC

Reed Gouging Apparatus - UI Music Department

Low Power Wireless Sensor Network - CAMBR

Vision System for Inspecting Ammunition - ATK

Formula SAE Racecar Telemetry System -  UI College of Engineering 

Assembly-line workcell - UI Boise

High Voltage Discrete MOS Op Amp - Apex Microtechnology

Soil Temperature Meter - USDA

Small Scale Hydropower Optimization - John Law

2003-2004 Projects

Direct Injection for a Two-Stroke Engine - NIATT 

Vandals Racing FSAE Team - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors

Exhaust Gas Energy Recovery - NIATT - Future Truck Competition

Life Cycle Test Machine - Itron

Spray Visualization System - Isothermal Systems Research (ISR)

Electrode Assembly Tool - Arthrocare Corporation

Electric Motor Assist System - NIATT – Future Truck Competition

4X4 Engagement Mechanism - NIATT – Future Truck Competition

Pick and Place Mechanism - Boeing

2 Stroke Exhaust System - NIATT – Clean Snowmobile Competition

Fiber Stretching Mechanism - Manning Applied Technology

Moth Egg Seperator - UI Aquaculture Center

Waste Can Cutter - Argonne National Laboratory - West

Position and Communication System - NCIAA

Touch Screen Testing System - Advanced Input Devices

Air Bag Folding System - Autoliv ASP

Mechanical Seal and Leak Down Detection - Bechtel National

2002-2003 Projects

Electronic Life Cycle Test Machine - Itron

Waste Can Cutter - Argonne National Laboratory - West

Vandals Racing FSAE Team - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors

Position Communications System - NCIIA

Exhaust Gas Emissions Reduction - NIATT - Future Truck

Adjustable Joggle Die Set - Avcorp

Radioactive Waste Filter Cruncher - Argonne National Laboratory - West

Basson Reed Gouger - UI Music Department

Three Axis CNC Router - Triumph Composites

Arthroscopic Debriding and Resecting Tool - Stryker Endoscopy

Flat Part Manipulator - Boeing

Pneumatic Wrench - Autoliv

Motionless Joystick - Advanced Input Devices

Waste Cylinder Geometry Verification - Bechtel National

Truck Emergency Braking System - Autoliv

Integration of Controls into a LoDrill - Bay Shore Systems

2001-2002 Projects

Printer Cartridge Torque Dynamometer - Hewlett Packard

Mandrel Handling Machine - Boeing

Automated Joggle Die - Boeing

Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Climate Control - NIATT

Engine Cold Chamber - NIATT

Uranium Drill Sample Extractor - Argonne National Laboratory - West

Hot Chamber Rapid Insertion Port - Argonne National Laboratory - West

ACL Tensioning Device - Stryker Endoscopy

Ear Plug Pressure Sensor - Howard Leight Hearing Protection

File System Endurance Tester - Kimball International

Office Divider Frame Assembler - Kimball International

Reed Profiling Machine - UI Music Department

2000-2001 Projects

Esophageal Catheter Balloon Fabrication - Stryker Endoscopy

Laser Etching Placement Table - Stryker Endoscopy

Modified Blanking Process - Boeing

Small Transfer Lock - Argonne National Laboratory - West

Core Boring Device - Argonne National Laboratory - West

Ingot Extraction Process - Argonne National Laboratory - West

FTIR Emissions Test Bench - NIATT

Alternate Fuel Mixing Station - NIATT

PCB Assembly Fixture - Jabil Electronics

Automated Processor Handling - Intel

Sewer Piping Regulator - City of Boise

Lockrod Cut-to-length Station - Kimball International

Encoder Disk Extracting Station - Encoder Products

Shoulder Rehabilitation Machine - Dr. Swain M.D., Nampa, ID

CMP Flow Visualization - Micron Technology

1999-2000 Projects

Flange Bending Machine - Boeing

Bike Shelter - UI Facilities and City of Moscow

Handcycle for Handicapped Rider - Tim Dahmen

Corrosion Testing Apparatus - Albertsons

Nuclear Fuel Pin Separator - Argonne National Laboratory - West

Centripetal Demister - Argonne National Laboratory - West

Portable Wind Tunnel - Idaho Space Grant Consortium

APU for Future Truck - NIATT - Future Truck

High Speed Gear Reduction System for Future Truck - NIATT - Future Truck

Motor/Controller for Future Truck - NIATT - Future Truck

Engraving System for Endoscopes - Stryker Endoscopy

Lens Cleaning Station - Stryker Endoscopy

Home Windpower System - Deb McKinnon & Tom Orway

Remote Controlled Underwater Camera - ID Department of Fish and Game

1998-1999 Projects

Accelerated Pressure Roller Wear Apparatus - Hewlett Packard

Optical Inspection Fixture - Stryker Endoscopy

Resin Injection and Curing System - Stryker Endoscopy

Small Engine Test Stand - NIATT

Hybrid Bicycle - NIATT

Van Conversion For Alternative Fuel - NIATT

Brake Test Apparatus - Brake Guard Inc.

Ceramic Printing Equipment - Litehouse Custom Printing

CNC Kit Refinement - LCF Enterprises

Earthquake Simulator - The Discovery Center of Idaho

Wood Lamination Machine - Elkhorn Archery

All Terrain Wheelchair - Tim Dahmen

Underwater Camera System - Idaho Department of Fish and Game

1997-1998 Projects

Optical Fiber Packing Fixture - Stryker Endoscopy

Optical Alignment Station - Stryker Endoscopy

PC Fan Test Facility - Hewlett Packard

Electrostatic Levitator - UI Mechanical Engineering Department

Wood Lamination Machine - Elkhorn Archery

Mini-Test Frame - UI Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Program

Snowmobile Muffler Design - Precision Performance Products

Material Inspection Station - Sandvik Special Metals Corp.

Instrumented Refrigeration Workstation - CATS

Rain Simulator - USDA, Boise

Nebulizer for Post-Harvest Potato Treatment - Kimberly Research Center

CNC Kit Design - LCF Enterprises

1996-1997 Projects

Accelerated Pick Roller Wear Apparatus - Hewlett Packard

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Control System - NIATT

Bioreactor Heat Exchanger - NewBio, Inc.

Culvert Straightener - Idaho Technology Transfer Center

Raceway Waste Recovery System - UI Aqua Research Institute

Fiber Optics Loading Fixture - Stryker Endoscopy

High Speed Clutch - Odenthal Manufacturing

Fountain Design - UI Architecture Department

Pull-up Machine - UI Mechanical Engineering Department

Optical Lens Alignment Fixture - Stryker Endoscopy

Impact Light Design - Daniel Woodhead Company

Log Loader Joint Design - Pierce Pacific Manufacturing, Inc.