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Advancing the Shelf Life of Yum Tum’s Organic Baby Food Selection

This project involved strengthening the shelf life and long term quality of this frozen healthy baby food.  The products that were involved in the research were Yum Tum’s organic baby food selections of Chic Pea Tummy Grub and Applykale. The research involved testing a range of natural plant materials to improve viscosity and reduce moisture within the food products. Additionally, multiple forms of packaging were studied to determine its impact on the baby food. A review of the nutritional elements of the products was also completed. UW-Stout’s Assistant Professor, Dr. Karunanithy Chinnadurai facilitated the faculty-student project. Amanda Linsmeier, a senior in Food Science and Technology worked with this project as her Senior Project. Graduate student in the Food Science program, Michelle Corcoran conducted an analysis of the healthy baby food selections.  

Worth Company, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 
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Advancing the Manual Split Ring Assembly Machine

UW Stout Industrial Design students enrolled in the Design for Manufacture course taught by Dr. Whitney Nunnelly from the School of Art and Design participated in industry project working in partnership with Worth Company. The students are evaluating the existing manual spilt ring assembly machine, proposing design changes, and participate in the development of prototypes that will make the machine progressive, durable, and user friendly. Timothy Worth, Operations Director has sponsored a tour of the plant for students to assist them in better understanding the production processes and the user expectations for a manual split ring assembly. Students have created renderings, sketches and received ongoing feedback and insight from Tim as they refine their design drawings. Final digital presentations are scheduled that capture the design development process, features of the mechanical components, and benefits to the consumer/end user will be shared with their design solutions