MEMS 411: Fast Pill Cutter

Authors

Andrew Brown, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Isaac Sasser, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Aaron Manuel, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Quan Chau, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Publication Date

Spring 2021

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

5-13-2021

Problem Statement

This design project attempted to create a new pill-cutting device to help pharmacy technicians split pills quickly, precisely, and safely. The product was intended to occupy a competitive niche with current devices on the market, prioritizing increased cutting speed with potentially greater cost.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

Recommended Citation

Brown, Andrew; Sasser, Isaac; Manuel, Aaron; and Chau, Quan, "MEMS 411: Fast Pill Cutter" (2021). Mechanical Engineering Design Project Class. 138.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems411/138