Luke Pontz, Pat Davoli, Ingvar Jochumsson, Christian Backus

 Define the problem ◦ Problem statement, design specs ◦ Customer needs  Brainstorming  Evaluation  CAD Drawings  Analysis  Conclusions

 Design a system that effectively calculates the velocity of paper as it moves throughout the iGen4  Must detect the velocity of an 8.5”x11” sheet moving somewhere between 250 to 750mm/s  Tolerance level of ±0.25%

Main CompetitorsMajor Clients  Cannon  Hewlett-Packard  Kodak  Lexmark  IBM  Dell  Samsung  Health Now  BP  Microsoft  Credit Service  MU Health  Continental Airlines

 Lower volume output  Requires cheap and easy full color printing  Requires fast turn around  Digital offers accurate proofs  Digital printing offers the most affordable way to customize marketing materials, direct mail pieces, letters, etc.

 Cost Effective  Low Maintenance  Durable  Effective  Meets Specifications

 Single Infrared Sensor  Double Infrared Sensor  Sonar  Proximity Sensors  Photoresistors

Design Matrix Weighted Matrix Single IRDouble IRSonarProx. SensorPhotoresistors Cost++-0+ Maintenance--++0 Durability00+++ Effectiveness0+0+0 Design Specs++0+0 Total Total TOTAL12142

 Infrared’s are cheap, easy to produce in large quantities, and have little maintenance  The typical life span of an LED is around 50,000 hours  Easy to replace

 Sustainability ◦ Social- Has no adverse impact ◦ Environmental- Occasional disposal of LEDs; minimal impact ◦ Economical- Very inexpensive

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