
2018 Trailblazers

1. Adam Martin
Indiana University
Major: Computer Science
Freshman
Project: Built Designed and developed a web front-end using HTML5 and JavaScript for a custom API and Integration with AWS IoT button, Lambda, and ANRDS.

2. Eric Moorman
Rose-Hulman
Major: Computer Science with minor in Robotics and Mathematics
Junior (’18)
Project: Worked at a life science manufacturer. Assisted in eliminating and validating operator error coding events in Ignition Software. Worked on building reports in PowerBI and SEEQ along with conducting a collaborative robot research project.

3. Josh Zaugg
Northwestern University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Project: Worked at a 3d laser scanning company. He helped with data collection and processing, as a well as static scanning.

4. Mark Bowles
Purdue University
Major: Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) with minor in Technical Leadership and Innovation
Junior
Project: Worked at a local food and beverage manufacturer and set up a new control panel and reprogrammed PLC’s.

5. Michael Jessup
Purdue University
Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
Senior
Project: Worked at a machining manufacturer throughout the summer. Got an in-depth experience for machine setup such as the correct tooling for the machine, how to set up tooling, and running coolant lines.

6. Trevor Ellis
Purdue University
Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
Junior
Project: Worked at a sheet metal fabricator all summer. Was responsible for creating custom mechanical drawings, and prototyping and large 3d prints. Some of the new technicals skills he gained were Creo and Mechanisms in CAD.

7. Willie Ratekin
Purdue University
Major: Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Junior
Project: Designed and wired a custom controls panel. Created wiring diagrams with upgraded equipment, create panel layout drawings, build/wire/test panels for one of Flexware’s clients.