eProjects
Problem solving demonstrated.
Challenges defined by industry partners are solved through the diligence of student teams working under the expertise of faculty members.
How it Works
Each eProject involves four to eight students who work together in an interdisciplinary team for either a semester or academic year, depending on the complexity of the project. The industry partner commits to funding the project for materials, equipment and other expenses incurred by the project. The project sponsor also provides a project liaison with whom the student team interacts to develop detailed project requirements, exchange information, negotiate changes and present interim and final results. In turn, the industry partner receives full access to all project outcomes and results. Intellectual property is retained by the industry partner.
Fall 2025
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Price Industries, a leader in air distribution products, tasked the team with automating the company’s manual spring wire installation process, which is currently time-consuming and causes repetitive strain. After evaluating multiple design concepts, the team selected a two-axis pneumatic device…
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Summit Automation, a leader in luxury automated door and window systems, engaged the team to complete the final 10% of motion in bi-fold door automation. The team designed and integrated a hybrid system using a pin mechanism for initial opening…
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Summit Automation tasked the team with developing a more robust electrical connector for lifting and sliding doors that elevate before movement. The design ensures the housing remains concealed within the door frame while protecting against environmental exposure and sustaining more…
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Paragon Space Development Corporation, a leader in life support and thermal control solutions, tasked the team with designing a tactile‑enabled space glove to improve astronaut dexterity. The glove integrates a haptic feedback system using linear resonant actuators and force-sensing resistors…
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Partnering with Los Alamos National Laboratory, the team is addressing ergonomic and safety challenges in glovebox operations used for material disposal. Their design integrates a UR5 robotic arm to automate repetitive tasks while maintaining human oversight for complex procedures. The…
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Boeing partnered with the team to develop an autonomous drone interceptor capable of detecting and neutralizing hostile aerial threats. The system integrates AI-based detection algorithms with a net deployment mechanism to disable targets in flight. This approach offers a practical,…
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The team is developing a low-cost unmanned aerial system capable of carrying a five-pound payload across a 10-mile range using commonly available materials and commercial avionics. Components are sourced from local hardware suppliers to enable accessible, point-of-use manufacturing. The fixed-wing…
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The U.S. Marine Corps tasked the team with developing a low-cost, portable small unmanned aircraft system built from secure, non-foreign electronics. The prototype autonomously follows programmed flight paths, avoids obstacles without reducing speed and allows manual intervention when needed. This…
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Honeywell Aerospace tasked the team with improving sustainability in turbine material testing, traditionally conducted with high-emission burner rigs. Their proposed design integrates an air-fuel ratio sensor to optimize combustion control and reduce NOx emissions. The system maintains FAA compliance while…
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The Pratt Brothers, known for their award-winning holiday displays, partnered with the team to create Zephyr, an animatronic steampunk baby dragon featured in their Rawhide Christmas Western Town exhibit. Zephyr’s design enables wing folding, tail gear rotation and expressive movement…
Thank you for joining us for the Fall 2025 Innovation Showcase
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
3–5 p.m.
Sun Devil Fitness Complex, Polytechnic campus