Michael Fanning

Experience

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  Binghamton Motorsports (SAE)

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  Drive Train Member

  - Worked on the drive train for a go-kart mini project hosted by Binghamton Motorsports - Attended weekly meetings, giving ideas and design solutions for getting power from engine to wheels- Created CAD models of support brackets for engine mount

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  AeroBing Rocketry Research Group

  Apr 2023 - now

  Designer and Manufacturer

  - Designing hydrostatic pressure vessel to test automated fiber placement machine capabilities, enhancing rocket stress and strain potential- Designed and built a monolithic liner roller, optimizing production capabilities and improving rocket safety- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to integrate advanced engineering techniques into club initiatives

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  Binghamton Motorsports (SAE)

  Feb 2024 - now

  - Redesigning rear upright to incorporate a Z control arm configuration to reduce toe angle and optimize vehicle dynamics- Contributed to improving the team's upright design for better durability and performance- Collaborated with team members to integrate advanced suspension techniques, advancing the car's overall performance - Read weekly assigned reading in technical textbooks, to gain knowledge about suspension theory and geometry - Presented theory of weight transfer to suspension team members - Designed a pushrod with other apprentices in making a suspension rig

  • Suspension Team Lead

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Suspension Member

    Jun 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Suspension Apprentice

    Feb 2024 - May 2024
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  Novy International, Inc.

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  CAD Designer and Manufacturer

  - Created 13 CAD assemblies in SolidWorks, streamlining production and improving design communication- Designed and fabricated custom 3D parts, boosting productivity and efficiency in heating element production- Standardized file formats for technical drawings, enhancing communication between clients and the shop floor- Operated welding, lathe, and metal cutting tools, gaining hands-on experience in precision fabrication and quality control