Ethan UCS1001

The article "Introducing the Original Prusa MK4 - Prusa Research's Newest Desktop 3D Printer" by Alex Killioglu (2023) highlights the Prusa MK4's advancements in desktop 3D printing. The MK4 features a new extruder design for finer detail in prints, an improved heated bed for consistent heating, and automatic bed leveling for ease of use. Enhanced connectivity, including Wi-Fi and USB options, along with a more intuitive user interface, make it accessible for both beginners and professionals. Safety features such as a filament sensor add reliability. The MK4's larger build volume allows for printing larger models or multiple parts simultaneously, boosting its versatility. Additionally, the product details for the Original Prusa MK4 (Prusa3D, n.d.) showcase more features such as power panic and load-cell bed leveling technology. The Prusa MK4, with its advanced features such as an enhanced heated bed, upgraded extruder, and wireless capabilities, not onl...

 Timothy watched the Instagram videos from “Unnecessary Inventions” and developed an interest in 3D printing. Timothy finds out Ethan has a business selling 3D printer filaments. Hidayat discovered 3D printing during his time in polytechnic as one of his modules and developed an interest in additive manufacturing. The 3 guys banded together with the common interest in 3D printing. Ethan’s client happens to use a Prusa MK4. The team decided to do research on the Prusa MK4. Ethan used ChatGPT with the prompt: "list all the features & functions of the prusa mk4, give sources". ChatGPT linked to a few sites on the Prusa MK4. The team watched YouTube videos about the Prusa MK4.  The team wrote down the various features and function from the YouTube videos and Prusa's official site in the Googles Docs. The team discussed the pros and cons of the product.

Subject: Self-Introduction and Communication Development Goals Dear Professor Blackstone, I hope this email finds you well. My name is Ethan, a student in your critical thinking and communication module. I am writing to share my goals for enhancing my critical thinking and communication skills through this course. My engineering journey began in secondary school with the Youth Flying Club, where I built hand-launched gliders and remote-control planes. This experience steered my interest toward manufacturing rather than aviation. I pursued this passion further at Singapore Polytechnic, engaging in the WorldSkills Singapore Competition in CNC Turning. This hands-on experience deepened my understanding of manufacturing intricacies. One of my key communication strengths is directness. This trait has proven useful in various situations, from group projects where clarity in roles and objectives is crucial, to my time in the army, where I efficiently condensed meeting agendas into key points....

“Without clear lines of communication, our ideas would stay within our own small development teams instead of becoming mature products. While this is obvious to those of us who have become experienced engineers, the real question is: Why is it lost to us when we are engineering students?” Akbar R Khan, Software Systems Engineer, USA, “Good Communication Is Essential...” (2014) Akbar R. Khan points out that effective communication is crucial for engineers, not just technical skills. In school, we often focus heavily on technical aspects, but overlook the importance of clearly conveying our ideas. This gap in communication skills means that many great concepts remain confined within small project groups and never evolve into fully developed products. Khan's observation suggests that while experienced engineers understand the significance of good communication, this understanding is often not emphasized enough in engineering education. It's essential to realize that our ab...