DeXter System
KEY COMPONENTES
The DeXter System is a multi functional 3D extrusion printer with an interchangeable tooling head. The DeXter's interchangeable tool head allows the machine to extrusion print, mill and pick and place parts. This highly dynamic system will be capable of printing embedded circuitry in structural components and allow up to four DeXters working on one print bed. The AGV paired with the Dexter will allow for an incredibly dynamic manufacturing environment reducing machine down time and tact time for part manufacturing.
AGV Outfitted With DeXter System
Automated Ground Vehicle (AGV)
KEY COMPONENTES
This is an image of the designed AGV the team developed based on the critical to quality characteristics described by the customer requirements gathered though a survey. This AGV is omni-directional has a working load of 10 lbs and and has a tessellated foot print geometry so that multiple AGVs can arrange themselves in an interlocking pattern. The AGV will hold the DeXter printer, the print bed and possibly a tool changer modification.
AGV DEVELOPMENT
Project Breakdown
Our project is broken into five phases based on Six Sigma project management tool DMADV. This process is specifically intended for new to market products or processes that have not previously been defined or implemented. The five phases are Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, and Verify.
WELCOME
Our group is very excited to showcase our Senior Design project sponsored by Northrop Grumman. The team has been given the task of developing an automated ground vehicle (AGV) in a small scale operation. The  DeXter System and its accompanying print bed will be mounted to the top of the AGV. The AGV is critical to maximizing DeXters physical capacities in a flexible manufacturing environment. A fully mobilized, multi-functional 3D printer is the next step in implementing industry 4.0 standards to ensure full automation of a printing operation. We have made great progress on our project and are on schedule for project completion by May of 2018. I hope you will enjoy viewing the progress of our project through this website and do not hesitate to reach out to us if you would like to know more!
