Startup Prototype: Floodgate Mechanism
Completed
Functional prototype of an automated floodgate mechanism for a local ag-tech startup.
An ag-tech startup in our incubator needed a working prototype of an automated floodgate for demonstration to investors.
The team designed for manufacturability, using standard linear actuators and simple bracket geometry.
The prototype passed field testing and helped the startup secure their next funding round.
Team
Incubator, Students
Phase
Completed
Tools Used
CNC mill, Waterjet, Assembly bench
Materials
Stainless steel, HDPE, Linear actuators
Outcomes
- Working prototype delivered
- Startup secured follow-on funding