ABOUT ME
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Hi There! My name is Frederick and I am a mechanical design engineer with a passion for innovation and tremendous respect for the link between a customer and a product. In the following pages you’ll find some examples of the work I have done to date, although it is by no means a comprehensive list. If you have questions or would like to get in contact, please reach out via one of the methods above.
I cant wait to see what we can build together.
Tacton Rugged Panel PC
OVERVIEW: With Tacton, the goal was not just to enter the HMI market – OnLogic wanted to redefine it. Through extensive customer testing our team was able to develop a ecosystem of panels with unique value propositions. One example of this is the wall mounting screw (patent pending), which is used to reduce installation time as well as increase the vibration resistance of any installed panels.
WORK ACCOMPLISHED: FEA Modeling for heatsink and LCD optimization, chassis design, packaging design, drawing creation, DFM, prototyping and product testing.
K800 RUGGED PC
2021-2022
OVERVIEW: The K800 series was a direct successor to the K700, building on it in many ways based on both customer and operations feedback. In order to offer even more flexibility, two more sizes were introduced. One gave customers the option for single slot PCIe in a medium sized form factor, while another traded expandability to offer the smallest option possible. The result was a rugged PC that could grow or shrink to meet the customers needs.
WORK ACCOMPLISHED: Chassis and heatsink design, drawing creation, DFM, prototyping and product thermal testing, design of replaceable mesh filters for all actively cooled expansion.
HX300 THIN CLIENT IPC
2019-2020
OVERVIEW: The HX300 was an iteration on OnLogic’s wildly successful ML200 and ML350 line of computers and was the first time a motherboard was designed in-house for our industrial line of products. By re-using tooling and collaborating with Electrical Engineers on board layout, the chassis was able to support more features than had ever been done previously in a box this small.
WORK ACCOMPLISHED: Chassis and heatsink design, packaging design, drawing creation, DFM, prototyping and product thermal testing.
K700 RUGGED PC
2019
OVERVIEW: The K700-SE and K700-X2 were part of the first generation of OnLogic’s Rugged PC line. In addition to many of the unique mechanical features, the K700 also included the first iteration of ModBay cards – a standardized form factor designed in conjunction with my Electrical Engineering teammates to offer a broader feature set in a condensed package.
WORK ACCOMPLISHED: FEA Modeling for heatsink optimization, chassis and heatsink design, drawing creation, DFM, prototyping and product thermal testing.
DESIGN WORK AND MODELING
Injection Molding
Sheet Metal
Extrusion
Example of a plastic part designed to retain a CPU and release upon board disassembly to prevent PCB damage.
A sheet metal shroud designed to protect system I/O from intrusion and unintentional disconnection.
A Sheet Metal subcomponent of the K800 line that acts as both an intermediate heat spreader and retention bracket for storage and ModBay expansion cards.
A customized chassis that was created for a high volume customer based on conversations regarding their needs and cost target.
PROTOTYPES AND SKETCHING
A FDM 3D printed heat exchanger used as part of testing to compare fin geometry optimization against the increased material conduction of traditional liquid to air heat exchangers.
Sketch from ideation phase of a personal project showing potential use of trekking poles in a camping chair to reduce weight and bulk.
AC/DC electrical system featuring 310Ah of battery storage, 300W of solar power and a connection to the car’s alternator to ensure reliable energy supply.
Personal Projects
2019 Ford Transit
Campervan
Conversion
20-gallon water system, complete with a DC pump and grey water management.
OVERVIEW: Between 2021 and 2022 I successfully completed a comprehensive conversion of a 2019 Ford Transit Van, encompassing all aspects of electrical, plumbing, and gas systems, as well as interior design and structural modifications.
The finished custom interior utilizes wood, aluminum stock extrusion, and steel to optimize the strength-to-weight ratio. This design created a comfortable living area while leaving adequate space underneath the bed to store climbing equipment.