Hardik Satam

• Developed an actuator design working on Shape Memory effect for Active Braking of automobiles
• Designed a compact and light actuator CAD design using Solidworks for stopping the car from 60 mph to 0 actively (without the driver effort)
• Analyzed the actuator element for strength, deformation and electric heating using COMSOL Multiphysics with a factor of safety of 1.2
• Tested the concept by a miniature model using Shape Memory Alloy Wire, Infrared sensor and Arduino circuit

• Developed the design of inline roller skates for commercial purpose consisting of an assembled system using Siemens NX
• Created a prototype of 3” X 3” x 3” using 3D printing to check the manufacturability, assembly and analysis of design
• Optimized the design of the sole plate for weight and stiffness using Mode Frontier to reduce the overall weight by 25 %

Performed the material selection methodology to select the material for Baseball bats for NCAA.
Suggested alternated materials with lower weight and greater strength compared to conventional ash wood bats based on material selection charts
Compared the materials for the requirements and different geometries (solid and hollow) by using the shape factor concept.
Provided possible changes in bat materials and their advantages/disadvantages and documented the progress and future scope of… Show more

Performed the material selection methodology to select the material for Baseball bats for NCAA.
Suggested alternated materials with lower weight and greater strength compared to conventional ash wood bats based on material selection charts
Compared the materials for the requirements and different geometries (solid and hollow) by using the shape factor concept.
Provided possible changes in bat materials and their advantages/disadvantages and documented the progress and future scope of the project Show less

• Implemented the DMAIC methodology on two different inspection processes for electroplating at Roy Metal Finishing
• Analyzed the measurement systems, process capability and process control using suitable quality tools on Minitab
• Provided possible suggestions for improving the inspection costs by identifying and reducing the deadly Muda (Over processing)

• Performed Six Sigma using DMAIC methodology on tire Manufacturing process of Michelin Tires for waste reduction and process improvement
• Identified and analyzed the potential root causes for production of defective tires as well as analyzed the repair costs, scrap tire material costs and the energy costs spent by using tools on Minitab
• Provided solutions to reduce the tire scrap rate by 30%, increased cost savings by 18% and suggested possible solutions for process improvement and… Show more

• Performed Six Sigma using DMAIC methodology on tire Manufacturing process of Michelin Tires for waste reduction and process improvement
• Identified and analyzed the potential root causes for production of defective tires as well as analyzed the repair costs, scrap tire material costs and the energy costs spent by using tools on Minitab
• Provided solutions to reduce the tire scrap rate by 30%, increased cost savings by 18% and suggested possible solutions for process improvement and its implementation for future teams
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Research on Laser Ablation and applications of lasers in biomedical industry, for treatment of cancer

• Designed and Manufactured a Soccer Robot for fourth grade students within $50 weighing less than 1.2 kilograms
• Implemented Concept Evaluation, Prototyping Analysis and Design Methodologies like QFD, FMEA to create the final design
• Developed a midfielder robot and competed with other robots in actual robot soccer games to secure 2nd place

• Led the Brakes Department consisting of 5 Team Members throughout all the phases of the project. Established a strong inter-departmental co-ordination as well as a productive, dedicated team environment
• Designed, Manufactured and Assembled the Brake System of the car, manufactured a ergonomic Pedal Assembly, as well as developed and Fabricated custom Dual-Piston Monoblock Brake Calipers, which were 120 grams lighter and cheaper than the OEM Calipers, thus, reducing the overall weight of… Show more

• Led the Brakes Department consisting of 5 Team Members throughout all the phases of the project. Established a strong inter-departmental co-ordination as well as a productive, dedicated team environment
• Designed, Manufactured and Assembled the Brake System of the car, manufactured a ergonomic Pedal Assembly, as well as developed and Fabricated custom Dual-Piston Monoblock Brake Calipers, which were 120 grams lighter and cheaper than the OEM Calipers, thus, reducing the overall weight of the system by 45% and overall system cost by 35%; contributing the team in winning consecutive Design Events at Formula Bharat 2017 and 2018, along with the Skid pad event at Formula Bharat 2018 and the Cost Events at Formula Student Austria 2018 and Formula Bharat 2018
• Implemented Brake Pressure Sensor and Rotor Temperature Sensor integrated with Data Acquisition for design validation, system testing and troubleshooting, analysis, performance improvisation as well as Driver Training
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Designed Steering Geometry on the basis of desired turn Radius, Bump steer and Steering effort in dynamic conditions
• Implemented carbon fiber tie rods after performing torsion testing, thus achieving a weight reduction of 18%
• Manufactured a light-weight steering wheel using 3-D Printing, thereby minimizing the material waste (Muda) by 25%

Design and manufacturing of Hacksaw cutter using Scotch - Yoke mechanism. Fabricated the entire setup by reusing waste wooden logs. Minimized material and manufacturing costs.