The PolarFlow Optics team recently reached a significant milestone in their journey – the Final Design Review on Tuesday, April 23rd. This momentous occasion marked the culmination of two semesters of dedicated work and collaboration. In attendance were our esteemed… Read More

This week, our team achieved several key milestones in the development of our new pneumatically heated air jacket system. After months of design work, we completed the comprehensive Final Design Report, detailing all aspects of the jacket from materials and… Read More

As the semester draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the journey so far and focus on those crucial end-of-semester milestones. For many students, this means completing test plans, finalizing design reports, organizing simulation files, and putting the… Read More

As we approach the culmination of an intense semester and the completion of our senior design project, the PolarFlow Optics team is proud to announce significant strides in our journey towards creating an innovative solution in the realm of ocular… Read More

This week was pivotal as we prepared for the Prototype Inspection event, where our focus was on succinctly presenting our deliverables while highlighting the journey from problem identification to solution implementation. We focused on addressing challenges such as nozzle occlusion… Read More

TWO NOZZLE DESIGNS COMPLETE: For our control system developments the Novus controller has been delivered, and despite difficulties with the user manual, an electrical engineer will assist with setup and preliminary testing. Testing is scheduled to start upon receiving the… Read More

Greetings! This week, our focus on project advancements resulted in the successful completion of the FDR Outline, providing a crucial roadmap for our upcoming efforts. Our commitment to innovation shines through in the refinement of 3D printing processes, with multiple… Read More

Greetings! During our presentation to the QRB2 committee this week, we showcased our efforts to enhance the manufacturing process for intraocular lenses (IOLs). Addressing issues like coolant nozzle occlusion and waste removal system clogs, we introduced innovations such as internalized… Read More

Greetings from the PolarFlow Optics team! This week has been incredibly productive for us as we dive deeper into our testing phase. We’re excited to share our progress with you as we continue to innovate in the realm of optics.Our… Read More

In Week 20 of our project, significant progress has been achieved in advancing the Optoform 40/60. Our focus has centered on thorough testing preparation, including the design of a specialized test ring for nozzle assembly evaluations. Precision machining of essential… Read More

Welcome back to our weekly update on the progress of our project! As we continue our journey of development and improvement of the Optoform 40/60, Week 19 has been a pivotal moment for our team as we delve into refining… Read More

This week, our design team made significant strides in advancing our hybrid nozzle project. During our liaison meeting, key discussions revolved around optimizing size compatibility, maintaining clearances, and enhancing flow dynamics through simulation-driven adjustments. We identified a stainless steel material… Read More

In our latest strides, we’ve transitioned to ANSYS Fluent, a move driven by the need for a well-resolved mesh in transient heat-transfer simulations. Tutorials have been pivotal in mastering the new software. Simultaneously, our CAD efforts focus on a streamlined… Read More

After the ramping up of the semester, the team has hunkered down to alter the software used for the transient heat-transfer simulations of the nozzle. With the realization that Ansys Discovery was unable to perform to a high degree of… Read More

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… Read More

This week, the PolarFlow Optics team presented our progress in the IOL Diamond Turning Thermal Management project. It was great to reconnect in person with our project liaison, Nick Belanger, and J&J’s R&D Automation Engineering Lead, Rick Garcia. We are… Read More

This week marked the culmination of our efforts as we presented our System Level Design Review (SLDR) draft. The team collaborated on a comprehensive report, encapsulating months of research and design plans into a concise document. During the presentation, we… Read More

Tuesday was a significant day for our project – Prototype Inspection Day. We presented our overall design and progress to three groups of judges, and the feedback from each group was insightful. We received some great suggestions, and we’re definitely… Read More

Monday marked a particularly exciting milestone as we conducted our Preliminary Design Review with Johnson & Johnson in Jacksonville, Florida! Meeting our liaisons and interacting with senior engineers in person added a personal touch to our experience. Furthermore, we had… Read More

In the world of product development, meticulous preparation is the key to success. In our latest strides toward perfecting our PDR presentation, we’ve made significant headway. We’ve fine-tuned our heat jacketed nozzle concept to ensure optimal performance. What’s more, we’ve… Read More

In our recent project update, we had the valuable opportunity to attend a workshop titled “From College to Career – Success Tips for the New Engineer.” The event was a captivating blend of insightful advice and engaging stories, shared by… Read More

During the previous week, our primary emphasis was on refining our drafts for the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) – both the report and the presentation. On Tuesday, we delivered a condensed version of our PDR Presentation to our colleagues, and… Read More

In our recent efforts to create a product architecture, we’ve taken a significant step in understanding the intricacies of the system, focusing on the Lens Cooling and Waste Removal System. Our primary goal in this phase was to transition from… Read More

Hi everyone! PolarFlow Optics here! In this blog post, we’ll delve into the preliminary design phase of our project for optimizing the Optoform 60 system. Our goal is to tackle the issue of ice buildup and noise within the system,… Read More

This week our team worked on creating a team name, team logo, and talking to Liaisons to get the necessary information to get started with the project. Our team name is “PolarFlow Optics” which references the ultra cold air used… Read More