Jupiter is so much more than a point of light or a planet even. It is the great sculptor of the solar system, the destroyer and creator of worlds.
Jupiter has always fascinated us. Therefore, it is apparent that we have sent several space expeditions to marvel and understand this large planet starting with the Pioneer and the Voyagers.
Letter sent to Jack Faye:
Numorpho Cybernetic Systems is pleased to offer you internship during your summer 2023 break on-premise at our mHUB location.
Here are the details of the program
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- Onsite – Monday to Friday for hands on work on starter engineering projects. Herein you will collaborate with our team to ideate and iterate on certain design projects. You will be doing themed research and development on Additive Manufacturing techniques. This will not be full time and we will decide on how many hours you will spend (max 20 hrs).
- You will team up with another intern (Jared Clemens) who so that you can develop on teamworking skills.
- This is an unpaid internship
- For the 2022 Internship program, the basis was the design of the James Web Space Telescope. In keeping with that, for this year your main project will be the design of the Lucy Spacecraft that is voyaging to Jupiter to fly in tandem with some Jovian asteroids (Trojans) that are at its Lagrangian points. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_(spacecraft)
en.wikipedia.org - Internship will be terminated if we feel that it does not meet our mutual requirements.
There is an onboarding requirement from mHUB’s side. If you accept this offer, we will send you the mHUB onboarding documents that need to be completed prior to starting the internship.
Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to hearing back from you.
Letter send to mHUB:
Following up with our conversation from yesterday would like to introduce you to Jack Faye who will be part of Numorpho’s team for summer. Jack is Jeff Faye’s son.
This follows through with our yearly program for Internship @ mHUB. Last year was a tremendous success for all our trainees. One of them (Albert Ji) is graduating from school and will be joining the Johns Hopkins University in Fall for his undergraduate studies. Nikhil, the other intern will be graduating from school next year
Jack will be mentored by Jared Clemens who is already interning with us, and by our advisors Scott McGowan (who leads Strategy and go-to-market),, and by me for a project centric themed introduction to engineering, hardtech and how science has underpinnings in everything we do.
Last year’s project theme was the James Web Space Telescope (JSWT) – to additively manufacture it, understand the big picture of how it was built and what it does. This year it will be the Lucy Spacecraft that was launched to monitor the Trojan set of asteroids that lead and follow Jupiter in its orbit around the sun.
As part of the internship program, we will be meeting with startups at mHUB and asking them what they do, working on CAD, 3D printing and other equipment in the shop to go beyond the STEM and STEAM initiatives that students already undergo in their curriculums in high school. Our theme for the training program is to teach them “solutioning the art of the possible by utilizing the science and math of engineering and digital technologies”.
We thank mHUB and our members for providing us with the basis for this opportunity and are excited to embark on this next journey.
Mary, please send the necessary onboarding materials to Jack so that we can start the process on this.
Should you have any questions related to this, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Formal Email sent to Jack:
I am excited to start up Summer Internship 2023 for you starting next week. Please complete the Onboarding before you join. Mary has sent you the details
Jared and I will be your key connects and Scott and John, our advisors will provide color to our work beyond engineering.
As discussed earlier the main project for this internship will be the Lucy Spacecraft around which will revolve aspects of new engineering and business acumen.
Here is a great discourse on the future of fabrication that we will use as the underpinnings to merge digital with physical to enable smart manufacturing:
Albeit very futuristic, this is what the thesis of Numorpho is.
I look forward to working with you on this month-long adventure
Since we are going to do things a bit differently, please review this graduation speech by my good friend Deepak Ahuja who was CFO at Tesla Motors to speaks of his career and how as engineers, we are problem solvers:
With the Lucy Spacecraft project as a back drop we will learn about science and engineering from the lens of the people who created it, and utilizing 3D printing recreate it as part of your internship. We will also talk to different startups embedded at mHUB, do a tour of MxD, and summarize our learnings so that it can be a stepping for your career and your future.
Jack’s Internship Summary:
Greetings, I’m Jack Faye.
Throughout the captivating month of June 2023, I was immersed in an enriching internship at the Nurmorpho company. Collaborating alongside a select group of individuals, including the founder Nitin Uchil, the seasoned senior intern Jared Clemens, and various associates and advisors, was truly inspiring. My integral role within the company involved being a CAD engineer, utilizing the power of Computer Aided Design (CAD). This entailed skillfully navigating software like Fusion 360 and Blender, which enabled me to breathe life into imaginative concepts through intricate 3D renderings.
My creative pursuits were channeled into two fascinating projects: the Lucy Spacecraft Improvement Project and the Hercules Helmet engravement project. These ventures propelled me into the enthralling world of 3D design, yielding wonderous outcomes.
Allow me to take you on a journey through the weeks of my internship, illustrating my progress and newfound insights. The inaugural week, especially the very first day, commenced with a comprehensive project overview. This session provided a roadmap for my explorations at Nurmorpho. I delved into the overarching objectives of the program, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Lucy Mission, the spacecraft, and the potential avenues for improvement. During this period, I had my inaugural meeting with Jared and was introduced to my well-arranged workspace.
The focus of the initial week revolved around brainstorming and encapsulating ideas. I accomplished this by meticulously constructing a 3D model of the Lucy Spacecraft, collaboratively designed with Shikigami. Over subsequent days, I meticulously scrutinized this model within the three-dimensional realm of Blender. This advanced software enabled me to deeply comprehend the spacecraft’s design, analyzing it with heightened precision and accuracy. This process unearthed areas with potential for improvement.
A critical challenge emerged when Lucy was positioned in high Earth orbit: one of its solar wings failed to fully deploy, resulting in decreased electricity-gathering efficiency due to reduced surface area. To address this, I proposed a revolutionary solution: discarding the intricate folding mechanism of the solar wings and adopting a simplified design. This new approach featured interconnected solar arrays forming a semi-folded “WWW” shape, optimizing efficiency. The remainder of the week was dedicated to refining this innovative concept, alongside attending classes, including one on Quality Management that unveiled the meticulous quality control strategies employed by real engineers and company owners.
Week Two marked a smoother, settled period where my work environment flowed seamlessly. I iterated through nearly three iterations of solar wing designs, ultimately settling on a simplified version with functional hinges. As the week progressed, I mastered the joint mechanics in Fusion 360, creating a captivating animation to visually explain my concept. This week was slightly quieter due to Juneteenth and fewer interactions, but I persevered.
Week Three introduced me to the realm of helmets. These helmets were foldable, structurally sound, and designed for 3D printing. My task was to enhance these helmets by incorporating slits for improved airflow and aesthetics. With the basic slats in place, Nitin suggested integrating a bug-resistant honeycomb pattern into each slit. This journey required immense perseverance and learning, as I delved into new mechanics within Fusion 360. The end result was not only bug-proof but also customizable, with intricate designs like Hearts, Spades, Clubs, Kings, Queens, and Jacks seamlessly incorporated into the honeycomb structure. Additionally, during this week, a visit to MxD enlightened us about the potential of digitalized manufacturing and modernizing pre-war era machinery.
Week Four encapsulated the culmination of my June journey. Despite Nitin’s temporary absence due to a broken arm, the projects thrived. During this week, I intensified my focus on honing the mechanics I’d acquired. I also explored ideas discussed with Nitin’s advisors, investigating the incorporation of shock-resistant pucks into slatted helmets to enhance head and brain injury protection. As the internship drew to a close, I engaged in 3D printing, crafting parts essential for the Lucy spacecraft and my modified wing design.
In reflection, this internship provided a stimulating summer experience and a remarkable glimpse into the life of an engineer. My endeavors spanned initiating CNC machines at MxD, rendering structures in Blender, and producing intricate multi-piece structures through 3D printing. This month-long journey has left me proud of my accomplishments, eagerly awaiting the adventures that lie ahead.”
Sincerly, Ex favorite intern
Jack
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NITIN UCHIL Founder, CEO & Technical Evangelist
nitin.uchil@numorpho.com
REFERENCES
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Here is Lucy in Origami/Kirigami http://lucy.swri.edu/img/graphics/PaperLucyModel.pdf
- Summary by Pi.ai
Jack Faye, a talented student, was offered an internship at Numorpho Cybernetic Systems (NUMO) during his summer break in 2023. NUMO, a company based in Chicago, focuses on creating smart, connected, and sustainable products by integrating engineering, technology, data management, AI, and cybernetics.
NUMO was founded in 2021 with the goal of pushing the boundaries of knowledge-based engineering and enabling Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 frameworks for development, production, and commercialization. The company started its journey at mHUB, an innovation hub in Chicago, where startups collaborate with experts, academia, and investors.
The internship offered to Jack Faye allowed him to work on-premise at mHUB, contributing to the development of smart solutions that integrate the physical, digital, and biological domains with the mind. NUMO aims to create advanced yet utilitarian products that cater to various applications, such as personalized active mobility, cloud provisioning, and enabling a marketplace for contract manufacturing.
In summary, Jack Faye’s internship at Numorpho Cybernetic Systems provided him with an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that push the boundaries of knowledge-based engineering.