Alden Vedder
Medical Device Engineer working on small volume infusion pumps for Diabetes Care. Experience in design, manufacturing, analytical / first principles analysis, and technical team leadership. Development under design control following FDA, ISO, and IEC 60601 standards.
About MeMy Projects
I have an array of personal projects that showcase my interests and engineering skills beyond my professional work experience.
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Chainsaw Sawmill ~ 2020 & 2023
During the peak of chaos, the pandemic in 2020, my family's property had a tragic turn of events. A large white pine tree, approximately 75 feet tall, broke in half mid way up left hanging precariously over a garden shed and our yard fence. more…
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Mechanically Switchable Magnet ~ 2021
One common task in a machine shop is indicating parts or equipment to be aligned with the machine's working axis. My design uses two permanent magnets to create a togglable magnetic attachment base. more…
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Propane Gas Forge ~ 2019
The need for this forge was to replace my existing charcoal forge. This LP gas design reaches a consistent operating temperature faster with less fuel consumption and in a considerably safer environment. more…
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Miscellaneous Projects
A collection of smaller personal projects completed over the years. more…
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Charcoal Forge ~ 2012
This forge was my introduction to metalworking. Built from mainly scrap materials including a donated brake rotor, plumbing pipe, a hair dryer, and charcoal briquettes. more…