Vibrations and vigorous movement can be very damaging to commercial and industrial machines. Consumers require safety equipment that can prevent the costly damage that would result from this extreme g-levels. The g-switch design is a small self- contained device that will open or close a relay contact in the event that a dangerous g-level is reached. The device uses a 3-axis accelerometer and associated data acquisition and processing electronics that can measure g-levels and notifies users when relays have been tripped. This switch will improve the safety and efficiency of commercial and industrial machines, saving both lives and cost for consumers.

Team members from left to right:

Sean Van Haren: Project Manager; Grand Rapids, Michigan

Frank Doherty: Web Master; Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Xiao Xu: Lab Coordinator; Okemos, Michigan

Tom Larter: Doc Prep; Clinton township, Michigan

DJ Eaton: Powerpoint Prep; Portage, Michigan