This document summarizes a research paper that investigated and improved the performance of sprinkler nozzles using finite element modeling (FEM). The researchers conducted a survey of existing sprinkler nozzle failures on farms. They then used CAD software to model the nozzle and FEM software to analyze it under different pressures and materials. The analysis found that an alloy of manganese and copper performed better than the existing brass material, with lower stress and deformation. This suggests the alloy material would have a longer lifespan for the operating pressures.