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• SEED Show 2005

FIRST PLACE: METAL EDGER REDESIGN AND CONTROL (MERC) -- Isaac Blesener, Brady Hoes, Ryan Kwapil, Jeremy Lore
The MERC System was designed for Rock Tenn Co. of Milwaukee, and is implemented on the Faustel metal edger. The Faustel is a machine that attaches the serrated cutters found on aluminum foil and plastic food wrap boxes. The MERC system more than triples the output of the previous system while simultaneously increasing safety and efficiency. The MERC design includes many electromechanical technologies such as a brushless servo motor, safety light curtains, a touch screen and sensors, all managed using a programmable logic controller. Here's a 2.75MB VIDEO showing the system.

SECOND PLACE: Semi-Automated Current Transformer Tester (SACTT) -- Jake Bauer, Christopher Jornlin, Kyle Kasprzak, John Maslona
The Semi-Automated Current Transformer Teser (SACTT) is a prototype bench-top testing device that will reliably, efficiently and easily test large quantities of Rockwell Automation Bulletin 193 current transformers against manufactureing specificatons. SACTT implements an SLC-500 PLC and a PanelView touch screen user interface through which system operation is controlled and observed. Long-term and remote supportability are achieved through Ethernet communication to monitor, troubleshoot and update the user I/O application and the PLC program. Support personnel can add additional current transformers for testing simply by editing predefined configurations within the PLC program.

HONORABLE MENTION: Tactical Robot -- Chris Boardman, Arturo Delgado-Rendon, Shaun Duerr, Eric Nettisheim
Looking to increase officer safety in precarious situations, the Waukesha SWAT team needs a robust Tactical Robot that could be sent into a hostile environment prior to their officer's entrance. To provide "eyes" without officers being put in danger, the Tactical Robot is wireless controlled with a range of 300 feet, featuring a color camera with automatic infrared night vision adjustment, a two-way communication system, a Taser M26 and LED lighting. A two-track system with each track being controlled independently allows stairway traversal. The Taser and camera are mounted within a 360-degree rotating turret. Appreciation is extended to Plexus, Rexnord, Hydro Electronic Devices, Leeson Motors, Enforcement Technologies Group, Taser International, The Doig Corp., Rockwell Automation, EAO Switch Corp. and United Migrant Opportunites Services for their support of this project.

Congratulations to all SEED Show design participants -- there were many fine projects making the judging particularly difficult. Here are additional scenes from the 2005 SEED Show.