What happens when a senior engineering project doesn’t end at graduation but turns into a real-world medical device? In this episode, we talk with Adam Cassell and Donovan Allen, Andrews University mechanical engineering graduates (2023) who helped withe the design for The MAT Table—a revolutionary piece of physical therapy equipment that combines the function of five machines into one, invented by long time Physical Therapist and subject matter expert, Brian Scherf DPT.

What started as a senior class project soon evolved into a full-scale collaboration. Adam and Donovan share how they navigated the challenges of design constraints, manufacturing, and supply chain realities while still maintaining innovation and precision.

We discuss what it’s really like to take a prototype from the classroom to production, the unexpected lessons of working with real clients and factories, and the importance of persistence when innovation meets practicality. Whether you’re an engineer, student, or entrepreneur, this story is a blueprint for turning ideas into execution.

Let’s build something meaningful together.

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Hosted by: Justin Hutauruk

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