Manufacturing & Materials
Labeling is failing, not just aesthetically or functionally, but systemically. Across the most widely used plastics in the world, polyolefin thermoplastics like HDPE, PP, TPO, and TPV, traditional labels peel, fall off, or are never able to adhere at all. These materials make up 66% of the plastics used in industries producing long-life products: reusable packaging, automotive dunnage,
After more than 30 years, there are still only 10 deposit law states where consumers are incentivized to recover their 5 or 10 cent deposits on beverage and water bottles and containers.
Yet, the evidence after 30 years shows that in deposit states, 75-90% of deposit bottles are returned, just so consumers can recover their deposits,
Plastics extrusion die design is a challenging and complex task, especially for products with irregular cross-sectional shapes. The profile (shape and dimensions) of the die exit plate plays a crucial role in determining the final extrudate cross-section.
Uplift Drones is a pioneering company dedicated to transforming disposable plastic bottles into high-performance drones. Our mission is to reduce environmental impact while delivering cutting-edge drone technology for various industries.
This project focuses on repurposing waste plastic bottles into lightweight, durable drone frames. The process begins with collecting and cleaning used plastic bottles.
This project focuses on developing a simple and cost-effective impact testing rig using basic sensors and electronics to evaluate materials under low-energy impacts. Commercial testing machines like Charpy and Izod are commonly used, but they are often expensive (₹5–10 lakh commercial systems) and not easily accessible for small institutions or student-level research.
Although vibration has been used in the past to minimize weld distortion, results have been inconsistent. Plus, if the vibration is produced with electric power, it poses a risk: loss of welding ground could result in the welding "signal" to be sent thru the vibrator's ground line, damaging it and the power cord and source, perhaps starting a fire.
SoapStandle is a patented, category-defining solution that addresses a deceptively simple but globally significant problem: the waste, mess, and inefficiency of using bar soap. Designed to elevate sustainability, functionality, and user experience, SoapStandle transforms the way consumers engage with bar soap, making it cleaner, longer-lasting, and far more appealing in the modern hygiene routine.
Our design introduces a unique approach to transform inherently brittle materials, such as ceramics, into adaptable and tough structures through the ancient art of origami, enabled by additive manufacturing (AM) and elastic coating. Traditionally, brittle materials fail catastrophically under stress, which limits their use in applications that require damage-tolerance behavior.
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