The nano satellite industry has transitioned to low-cost development, driven by private companies and research organizations in the NewSpace era. Can-Satellite offers a budget-friendly alternative to traditional cube satellite manufacturing and testing. This study focuses on enhancing the reliability of small satellite designs by analyzing the vibration stability of PLA plates, the primary structure of a Can-Satellite, produced through Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing. Quasi-static, modal, and random vibration analyses were conducted using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with ANSYS to evaluate stacking directions along the x, y, and z axes and optimize structural stability. The findings indicate that the y-axis laminated structure exhibits superior vibration endurance, effectively reducing issues during launch. This research contributes to improving the reliability of Can-Satellites and enhances manufacturing efficiency for cube and micro-satellite projects. Additionally, it supports the advancement of educational satellites and domestic small satellite technology.

This study evaluates the structural design and safety of the CanSat in launch environments. The CanSat serves as an educational replica satellite, allowing users to experience the design and operation of small satellites. To ensure stable operation during launch, the structural analysis and design must consider external forces, including vibration and acceleration loads. We determined the material properties for the structure and conducted modal and random vibration analyses, comparing the results with launch environment data from NASA, ECSS, Falcon 9, and Soyuz-2. Additionally, we performed an acceleration load analysis using actual data from CanSat launches during competitions. The modal analysis indicated that the first natural frequency was 65.34 Hz, which exceeds the required threshold. The random vibration and acceleration load analyses further confirmed the structural safety of the design. While the data from NASA and ECSS were conservatively set, reflecting higher vibration intensities, the Falcon 9 and Soyuz-2 launch vehicles provided relatively lower vibration environments due to differences in their designs. Overall, the results demonstrate that the CanSat's structural integrity is maintained under the conditions analyzed for Falcon 9 and Soyuz-2.

With rapid growth of the global electric vehicle market, interest in the development of secondary batteries such as lithium batteries is also increasing. Core functional parts of secondary batteries are known to determine the performance of these batteries. Micro cracks, scratches, and markings that may occur during the manufacturing process must be checked in advance. As part of developing an automated inspection system based on machine vision, this study optimized the design of a linear feeder exposed to an environment with a specific operating frequency continuously to transfer parts at a constant supply speed. Resonance can occur when the natural frequency and the operating frequency of the linear feeder are within a similar range. It can negatively affect stable supply and the process of finding good or defective products during subsequent vision tests. In this study, vibration characteristics of the linear feeder were analyzed using mode analysis, frequency response analysis, and finite element analysis. An optimal design plan was derived based on this. After evaluating effects on vibration characteristics for structures in which vibrations or periodic loads such as mass and rails were continuously applied, the shape of the optimal linear feeder was presented using RSM.

This paper proposes a new rotary welding torch with a ball-jointed mechanical seal structure that simultaneously realizes the enclosure of CO₂ gas, the energization of welding current, and the insulation for system protection. In order to effectively compare the operation mechanism of the proposed device with the conventional rotary welding torch, a schematic technique is introduced to clearly visualize the operation and connection structure of the model. The kinematic state and constraint degrees of freedom of the tool are clearly shown, and it is easy to distinguish between the two designs that use different component parts and connection structures but result in the same final motion. In addition, the four dynamic characteristics of a rotary torch operating at 20 Hz (driving torque, vibration reaction force, natural frequency, and inertial mismatch) were analyzed to demonstrate superior performance to conventional products. The welding test showed that the tool normally operated even in a harsh welding environment, verifying its applicability in the field.