MMET Senior Capstone Experience

Capstone Design

The Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) program’s senior capstone design courses bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry practice. Working in teams over two semesters, seniors apply their knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing and engineering analysis to address real-world industry challenges. The experience strengthens students’ technical, project management, teamwork, communication and presentation skills while preparing them for engineering careers.

From Engineering Problem to Practical Solution

MMET capstone teams work with industry sponsors to address a defined engineering problem. With guidance from the course instructor and a faculty mentor, teams of four to seven students evaluate potential solutions, develop a proposal and communicate their progress through design reviews and interim reports. Projects culminate in a final presentation outlining the team’s design, analysis and recommendations. Throughout the experience, students practice making engineering decisions and communicating their work to an industry audience.

Sample Projects:

Golf Swing Machine

An MMET team took the Overall Showcase Award at the fall 2025 Texas A&M Engineering Project Showcase, winning first place out of all 112 teams. They developed a portable and repeatable swing testing machine that accelerates the development of new golf clubs and is capable of performing USGA compliance testing. 

Alignment Recovery Brace for Stroke Patients

Earning First Place in Major at the spring 2026 Texas A&M Engineering Project Showcase, an MMET team developed low-cost, modular braces for physical therapists to use in helping stroke patients correct impaired gait.

Pecan Harvester

A skid steer-compatible pecan tree shaker earned the MMET team First Place in Major at the fall 2025 Texas A&M Engineering Capstone Showcase. They created a practical solution to help farmers harvest pecans more efficiently and using accessible equipment. The team shared their thoughts on the Capstone Experience: "It was a hands-on test of everything we’ve studied, combining techniques from multiple classes to create a functional machine we are proud to stand behind. We dealt with mechanical power transmission, fluid power transmission, electrical circuits, and most importantly, we fabricated everything ourselves. We used manual processes, such as welding, as well as computer-driven processes, including the CNC mill and the water jet. Building everything in-house pushed us to use the full range of skills we’ve learned over the past four years in engineering."

Partner With Us

Bring your engineering challenge to an MMET student team! As a project sponsor, you will contribute industry insight and feedback while gaining fresh perspectives, engineering analysis and design recommendations. Capstone sequences begin in the fall (August–May) and spring (January–December). To discuss a project idea or sponsorship opportunity, contact Darrin Willauer.