Chelsey Spitzner
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Chelsey Spitzner is a researcher at the forefront of industrial automation and mechatronics education, with a primary focus on advanced programmable logic controllers (PLC) and force-sensing pneumatic systems. Her most-cited work, "Operation of a Controllable Force-Sensing Industrial Pneumatic Parallel Gripper System" (2024, 8 citations), exemplifies her commitment to bridging academic learning with real-world industrial applications. This class project, conducted as part of Michigan Tech’s advanced PLC course, leverages a mechatronics system donated by Donald Engineering—a Michigan-based supplier of industrial automation components. Spitzner’s major contribution lies in demonstrating how force-sensing grippers can be integrated with PLCs to achieve precise, controllable operations, offering a scalable model for hands-on engineering education. Her work highlights the practical implementation of sensor feedback in pneumatic systems, providing students and researchers with a tangible framework for industrial automation design. While early in her career, Spitzner’s research underscores the value of industry-academia partnerships in advancing mechatronics, making her a promising voice in the field of smart manufacturing and automation training.
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