Christopher BettencourtNov 13, 20231 min readOptisysAt Optisys, I worked as a summer intern in 2022. I was tasked with several projects. I helped process engineering with improvements on...
Christopher BettencourtJul 19, 20231 min read3D Printing DesignsBelow are some of my designs that I developed after being plagued with a problem. Some of these problems were complex and required a lot...
Christopher BettencourtJul 19, 20231 min readProduct Development InternshipThis internship gave me extensive experience working with raw materials to prototype an invention from scratch. With little oversight and...
Christopher BettencourtJul 19, 20233 min readWorkout Motivator: Dumbbell AlarmAchieving fitness goals requires dedication, discipline, and motivation. However, the hardest part of any fitness journey is often the...
Christopher BettencourtJan 11, 20223 min readMetal Additive ResearchImage Courtesy of Renishaw The U.S. Department of Energy funded this research on development of a metal 3D printed recuperator for use in...
Christopher BettencourtDec 11, 20202 min readRouter Hold-down Mechanism for Metalcraft Inc.My Project Manager came to me with a problem at the CNC Router. The vacuum wasn't powerful enough to hold down the parts that were being...
Christopher BettencourtAug 1, 20201 min readBushing Embeder Machine Design In machine design, we had to create an original machine that would help to accomplish a task. My machine was in reference to a problem I...
Christopher BettencourtAug 1, 20201 min readElectronics: Fingerprint Gun SafeThe problem with having a handgun for home defense is the danger of leaving a gun accessible to unauthorized users, but it needs to be...
Christopher BettencourtAug 1, 20202 min readSolar Hot Water HeaterThis project was for Senior Design and our group was in charge of creating 3 systems for use by the Engineers Without Borders in Mexico....