Honors Theses

Date of Award

Spring 5-8-2026

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Department

Chemical Engineering

First Advisor

Rick Hollander

Second Advisor

Scott Kilpatrick

Third Advisor

John Samonds

Relational Format

Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract

This document contains information regarding the design and build process of the Concealed Shelf, which is a furniture product with hidden storage capability. First, the team members decided on the design of the product, followed by market analysis and manufacturing feasibility. Lean manufacturing principles were applied to improve the process efficiency and reduce waste.

Multiple prototypes were built with varying raw materials and locking mechanisms. Jigs and fixtures were handcrafted to ensure more consistent product quality. Two production runs were conducted to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.

The final design includes economic considerations, manufacturing layout, and continuous improvement principles.

Concealed Shelf Proforma.xlsx (70 kB)
Pro Forma, Time Studies

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