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Aluminum Cups
Captain America Group
Problem
• These are the small glass cups used in most dining halls currently.• Very fragile, prone to breaking
during accidents in the crowded dining halls.• Very inefficient, holding little
fluid for its size.• Cannot be stacked.
Concept Generation
Qualities that would define a drinking glass.
DurabilityInsulationVolumeComfort
Ease of UseSafetyPrice
Aluminum Tumblers
• Very light.• Very durable.• Cheap to produce in large
numbers.• Available in range of colors.• Can be laser etched with PSU
logo.• Modern look.• Efficient use of space.• Stackable.
Glass Design vs. Al. Design
Glass AluminumDurability 1 3
Insulation 2 1
Volume 1 3
Comfort 3 2
Ease of Use 1 3
Safety 1 3
Price 2 3
Total 11 18
1 = Lowest
3 = Highest
Cost Comparison per Unit
Unit Count Glass Aluminum
100 ct. $4.48 $2.40
250 ct. $4.02 $2.20
500 ct. $3.77 $2.10
1000 ct. $3.26 $2.00
Aluminum laser engraving adds approx. $0.50 per unit.
Rationale• Aluminum tumblers are more durable than the glass cups the campus uses currently.
• Aluminum cups are inexpensive when mass produced, beating the price of the glass cups.
• Because they do not break often, aluminum cups have a very slow replacement rate compared to
glass cups, increasing their price advantage over glass.
• Aluminum cups are easily laser etched or painted, so the Penn State logo can be etched
into the side.
• Aluminum tumblers make a more effective use of space, meaning an aluminum cup of the
same size holds more than a glass cup.
• The stackable design of aluminum tumblers minimizes the stored space.
Model
Flow Diagram
RecycledAluminum
BilletAluminum
AluminumSheets
CircularBlanks
AluminumCups
Used by PSU
Complete Sustainability
Melting ColdRolling
Punching ColdForming
Manufactured in the same way as a 12 fl. oz. aluminum beverage can
Worn-out cupsfor reclamation
New cups forPenn State use
Sustainability
• Using materials in a way that satisfies the current need, buts allows the needs of the future generations to be met.• While glass is recyclable, it takes energy to do so, and some material
is inevitably lost in the process.• Because the aluminum product lasts longer, it does not incur as much
waste because it does not need to be recycled as often.• The aluminum cup satisfies our current needs, and is durable enough
to serve the needs of others in the future.