BSc: Graduation Assignment Mechanical Engineering - Design of a fast multi-way paper switch

Are you a Bsc student in Mechanical Engineering with an interest in precision mechanics, dynamics and construction principles? Do you want to work on a challenging motion system in which accuracy, speed, stiffness and cost price all come together? We are looking for you!

BSc: Graduation Assignment Mechanical Engineering - Design of a fast multi-way paper switch

Your assignment

In high-end productive sheetfed printing systems, paper sheets are transported at high speeds throughout the system. To enable functionalities like backside printing, proofing of quality control sheets and diverting misprinted sheets, sheets can follow different trajectories in the printing system. This requires a device that can reliably and quickly switch between those trajectories.

Currently, a fast-switching device is being developed that can switch between two destination paths. The goal of this assignment is to further develop this technology to enable switching between more than two destinations in one device, allowing for a more compact engine lay-out with more options. This introduces challenging requirements in terms of cost-price, space and actuation mechanism.

The assignment starts with gaining insight into the system requirements and the rationale behind the current implementation. Based on this understanding, you will propose concepts for the multi-way switch. After selecting the most promising concept, the device will be elaborated, built and tested. The project combines theoretical knowledge of mechanics, system dynamics and actuation with the practical aspects of implementation, construction and testing.

Your profile

• You are a BSc student in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• You have affinity with precision mechanics, dynamics and motion systems
• You enjoy combining system thinking with detailed mechanical design and practical implementation
• You have experience with Nx and manufacturing techniques

What’s in it for you?

• A challenging assignment with skilled coaching
• Internship/Graduation compensation of €500,- per month
• Travel cost compensation if you don’t have an OV-weekcard
• The possibility to network with professionals inside and outside your field of expertise, thanks to our diversity of disciplines which you will work with

What do we stand for?

We develop and manufacture high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market. Our culture is built on openness, collegiality, trust and stability. We empower our people to grow, take initiative, and make an impact.

With our company values collaboration, innovation and ownership, we strive to bring out the best in each other, expand boundaries and feel empowered to take ownership of our work.