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BLOG #8: LET'S VALIDATE
FINAL MANUFACTURED PRODUCT During this period, we've achieved a significant milestone by finalizing our product and initiating the...
alexabm0123
Apr 11, 20245 min read
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Blog #7: It WORKS!
WORK COMPLETED We have successfully developed our first working prototype using infused PLA. This milestone represents a significant...
alexabm0123
Mar 23, 20244 min read
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BLOG #6: A Talk With an Expert
PROGRESS We have been looking for material for the past two weeks and focusing intensely on the machining process. This consisted of...
alexabm0123
Feb 17, 20244 min read
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Blog #5: Bringing the Retractable Ice Pick to Life
Progress as of Today Between December 11 and February 3, we made significant progress on our project milestones. We successfully...
alexabm0123
Feb 3, 20243 min read
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BLOG #4: The Final Design
The tasks that have been completed to this point have been Tasks 4-8 ; Task 4 which is the completion of our 3D CAD Design, Task 5 which...
alexabm0123
Nov 25, 20233 min read
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Blog #3: Progress
As of now we have designed different locking mechanisms for our Retractable mechanism by drawing 2D CADs and then converting them to 3D...
alexabm0123
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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Blog #2: Constraints and Solutions
Technical Problem Statement: Conventional climbing and recovery equipment, such as ice axes, are dangerous and impractical for use by...
alexabm0123
Sep 30, 20232 min read
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Blog #1: "Revolutionizing Safety on Icy Slopes: The Foldable Ice Axe and Ski Pole Combo"
In the exhilarating world of winter sports and mountaineering, adventure enthusiasts often find themselves navigating treacherous, icy...
alexabm0123
Sep 9, 20233 min read
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