9/19/25 – This week, the Ion Clad team (pictured above) developed the first product design specifications (PDS) document for this project. There is still much left to be added, and we intend for this to become a living document as we progress in this phase of the project. This is necessary to iron out the details of what we will design and will be accomplished through in-depth research of existing and failed competitors, patents, and interviews with potential users and stakeholders. The requirements we gain narrow our process and help to shape our designs.