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- Troy, Michigan, United States
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David W. Clark, P.E. is a licensed mechanical engineer and president of an engineering innovation lab, Adaptive Concepts LLC, started in 2017 and located in Troy, Michigan USA (AdaptiveConceptsLLC.com). Mr. Clark has an MS and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University and the University of Pittsburgh respectively. He holds 6 US and 11 International patents and is a certified LSSBB and ESEP-Acq. Mr. Clark is a member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, a General Motors Scholar and recipient of the Henry Ford Technology Award as well recipient of 4 medals for civilian service in the US Army and a 4-Star General pin. Mr. Clark is motivated by highly motivated engineers, scientists, programmers, technology developers, and others in the development community working to create new technology solutions to remedy complex problems.
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An Emergency Tsunami Evacuation System
The Main Goal of the project is for the student teams to determine the feasibility for the company-proposed Emergency Tsunami Evacuation System via a Low-Cost, Rapid Deployment Mass Human Lifting System. The feasibility assessment would be relevant for geographical areas most at risk of a Tsunami event.

Ergonomic and Usability Metrics & Assessment of a Prototype Medical Device
Students in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify ergonomic and usability metrics. They will provide quantitative biomechanical evaluations, usability and anthropometric assessments that would lead to recommendations and marketing material. Project activities may include, but are not limited to: Understanding the market and intended use of the product, including literature review and product reviews. Identifying benefits or advantages of using this product. Identifying drawbacks or disadvantages of using this product. (SQDCME safety, quality, delivery, cost, Moral, environmental impact) Identifying the risk factors with and without the product and a summary of their observations from product reviews. Evaluations on comfort or discomfort related to the product tasks and uses. Evaluate the product compared to the current product and process - (biomechanics , anthropometry, and usability) Product evaluation / usability evaluation

Business Model Canvas for Adaptive Concepts LLC
Students: To write a Business Model Canvas for Adaptive Concepts LLC To conduct company and associated industry research to draft a business plan to be transferred to a Business Model Canvas. To use a customer focused LEAN canvas. To provide a business model with an opportunity for multiple business models as appropriate. Company: To provide a dedicated contact person for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address students’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project. To be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course. To provide an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback. To provide relevant information/data as needed for the project. The project is relevant to the course as it provides students with experiential learning in a real-world business environment with a Michigan-based emerging technology development company.

Transportation Sustainability - Advanced Design Development of a Vacuum Chamber Airship
The main goal for the project is to continue advanced engineering design development of the Vacuum Chamber Airship (VCA) sponsored by the company and initiated by the 2023 ASU EPICS engineering student team. Students will use SolidWorks and available ASU analysis applications (e.g., ANSYS, CFD, FEA) and available enabling technical references on the company's data repository to assist in the development effort.