Chris Glawin Fernando

• Collaborated in a team of five to design and build an advanced 3D printer that integrates the Prusa MK3S+ benchmark architecture with an upgraded MK4 high-flow nozzle to increase print speed without sacrificing precision.
• Led components of the mechanical design using SolidWorks, performing structural integrity assessments, stiffness optimisation, and modal analysis.
• Conducted thermal and mechanical simulations in ANSYS to validate the nozzle geometry, extrusion path stability, and overall frame rigidity.
• Contributed to prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement, resulting in a faster, more stable, and more accurate printer concept.

• Led the design and optimization of the chassis structure, focusing on integrating a bevel joint to enhance rigidity and overall vehicle stability during high-speed cornering.
• Utilized SolidWorks for 3D modeling and ANSYS for structural and stress analysis, developing advanced CAD and FEA skills to validate performance improvements.
• Our team's goal to ensure weight efficiency and maintain aerodynamic balance for improved track performance.