Returning from winter break, our team regrouped to face challenges head-on. Scheduling hurdles were swiftly addressed by adopting a sub-team meeting approach, dividing our focus between CAD/manufacturing, and ANSYS simulations. The aim? Creating a hybrid nozzle that merges the original’s size and shape with advanced internal flow paths and a new heater. This strategic move simplifies integration, ensuring less variation from past successes. Our innovative design remains compatible with existing insulation tubing and FESTO fittings, promising a seamless transition. With ongoing work on jacket design, CFD simulations, and nozzle bracketry updates, our post-winter comeback is marked by purposeful progress and a commitment to engineering excellence. Thank you for tuning in!

Figure 1: Spring Objectives