Podcasts about composite materials

This week, we're re-airing one of our favourite episodes featuring Felix Böck, Founder & CEO of ChopValue, a certified B Corp based in Vancouver, Canada, that creates high-performance circular economy designs made entirely from recycled bamboo chopsticks. Hailing from South Germany, Felix came to Canada to complete a PhD at the University of British Columbia in Innovation on Composite Materials with bamboo as the main natural fibre resource. Since its founding, ChopValue has recycled and transformed over fifty million chopsticks, diverting them from landfills, and now operates microfactories globally with partners like Vancouver Airport and Cadillac Fairview. Excitingly, since this episode first aired, ChopValue announced a $15 million investment to launch its Microfactory Venture Platform, aiming to scale its unique microfactory model and further its impact worldwide. This milestone represents a significant step in the company's mission to combine sustainability with innovation, proving that waste can truly be turned into value. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

Bill Lobdell prefers to be behind the scenes and to “tell the story, not be the story.” With decades of journalism expertise, a book, and an amazing podcast, Bill is not keen to be on “this side” of the camera. So it was really cool to put a face to the name and to the voice. Bill's podcast “Newport in the Rearview Mirror” is not only a historical account of this famed SoCal town, but provides a central clearing house for the incredible stories of Newport Beach's history and all the characters and events that made it what it is today. And the stories are wild, super interesting and diverse; just like Bill.

On this episode, we’ll feature an interview with Markus Buehler, McAfee Professor of Engineering at MIT.  He’ll be discussing how they are using AI & machine learning to create stronger materials.  For engineers developing new materials, there are billions of different possibilities to sort through. Lab tests & detailed computer simulations to determine their exact properties... The post 228: Can A.I. Be Used to Develop Stronger Composite Materials? first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.

On this episode, Markus Beuler, McAfee Professor of Engineering at MIT joins me to discuss how they are using machine learning to create stronger materials.  For engineers developing new materials, there are billions of different possibilities to sort through. Lab tests & detailed computer simulations to determine their exact properties can take hours, and even […] The post How A.I. is Being Used to Develop Tougher Composite Materials first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post How A.I. is Being Used to Develop Tougher Composite Materials appeared first on Composites Weekly.

On this episode, Florence Moreau of TeXtreme joins me to discuss their new TeXtreme 360°. It belongs to a new class of composite materials called tape-based Discontinuous Fiber Composites (DFCs), combining in-plane isotropy, high strength and stiffness, and enhanced manufacturability.  This new class of composite materials is an alternative to traditional metal alloys and continuous fiber composites, unlocking new possibilities […] The post Discontinuous Fiber Composites – Discussing TeXtreme's Revolutionary Advancement in Composite Materials first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Discontinuous Fiber Composites – Discussing TeXtreme’s Revolutionary Advancement in Composite Materials appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Episode: 2996 The highest tensile strength in nature — so far: Limpet teeth.  Today, tensile strength and limpet teeth.

Have you come across 3D-woven composite materials? If you are familiar with the world of aircraft engines, you'll know that it is a vital component in Safran's flagship engine, LEAP. 3D-woven composite materials have completely revolutionized engine design by offering a strong and lightweight alternative that also reduces fuel consumption. This month, Radar goes right to the heart of their success story with Bruno Dambrine, none other than one of the founding fathers of this major innovation!

This week David Morgan, the chief strategy officer at Carbon Rivers joins me to discuss their upcycle programs in the wind energy, automotive, marine, construction, and glass fiber markets. Carbon Rivers is a Certified Small Business founded by engineers and scientists, headquartered in Knoxville, TN.  Their process separates polymers and other organic materials from fiberglass reinforcement, allowing the... The post 198: Upcycling FRP Scrap into New Composite Materials – Interview with David Morgan of Carbon Rivers first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.

On this episode of The Modern Facilities Management podcast, we delve into the complexities and opportunities of modern materials technology with Nitin Govila from Serge Ferrari. The benefits and challenges of using composite materials in architecture and design, particularly in relation to sustainability and environmental impact.The shift in focus on sustainability over the yearsGreen building practices The role of government officials and policymakers involved in environmental initiativesEnjoy! 

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of the conversation!Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl and use the code PaoloRKS in July, or S4_BCTL in August, to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt. Some chemists just see the world around them in a different way. Where you see a pen, they see the polymer structure of its plastic body and the complex formulation of the ink. Where you see a building, they see the composite materials that make it and think about how the nano-scale structure of those materials define their macroscopic properties. Where you see a juicy burger, they see the proteins and complex chemicals that make its taste and texture so attractive.In a nutshell, this is how Cate Levey sees the world around her. It's a fascinating perspective that has taken her professional path down some paths less traveled. Engineered wood products, plant-based meat products, and carbon-negative aggregate for concrete have nothing to do with each other if you don't look at things the way she does. To her they are they are all composite materials, where understanding and altering the chemistry at the nano, or sub-nano scale allows her to alter macroscopic functional properties to make amazing things happen. It's where chemistry meets material science and where the science can really change the world around us.Cate explains some of her groundbreaking work, but also offers a fresh perspective on how to pursue a career in science, following a true passion, and taking unbeaten paths.

On this episode, I feature an interview with Haley Marie Keith, the CEO of Mito Material Solutions. MITO's technology is the “first and only” process to functionalize substances like graphene oxide and biomaterials—creating hybrid additives that give composites and thermoplastics lab-verified improvements in strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability. You can learn more about their company by... The post 184: Improving Composite Materials With Graphene Additives – Interview with Haley Keith of MITO Material Solutions first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.

This week, I welcome Dr. Liron Nesiel to the show. She is the CEO of Smart Resilin, a company that is setting out to change the plastic narrative. Using Resilin, a super-performing protein originating from insects, they are using genetic engineering techniques to extract the DNA and tailor-fit the protein for a variety of use […] The post Harnessing the Elasticity of Insect Resilin for Composite Materials first appeared on Composites Weekly.

In this episode, we talk to Mo Ehsani Ph.D., PE, SE, F.ASCE, FACI, from QuakeWrap, Inc. about how the field of structural engineering has evolved with the introduction of composite materials like FRP (fiber reinforced polymer), the advantages that FRP technology has over traditional concrete and steel repair solutions, and the differences between infrastructure repair […] The post TSEC 101: Exploring FRP Technology and Infrastructure Repair with Composite Materials appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

This week Peter Hedger of Composite Applications Group and Anthony Vicari of Cleantech Group join me on the show to discuss the role of composite materials in the EV market.  On this episode, we’ll have an in-depth discussion of the future of electric vehicles and battery technology and where the opportunities are with composite materials.  Peter is […]

Not all materials are equal when it comes to recycling. Most end-of-life composites are landfilled or incinerated. It is estimated that Europe will generate 683,000 tons of composite waste in 2025. At the same time, the global recycling capacity is currently under 100,000 tons. Developing sustainable circular approaches for composite materials remains challenging, but there […]

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Nitin Govila, Senior Vice-President for Serge-Ferrari. We discuss applications for flexible composite materials, tensile architecture, solar protection and modular structures. Nitin Govila, a global business executive, has an extensive background in building and growing regions and organizations across multiple industries, channels and cultures. Presently as the Senior Vice-President for Serge-Ferrari, Nitin manages 7 independently-operated territories across Asia Pacific, Middle-East and Africa. Serving on the executive leadership team, Nitin is directly accountable for all business operations and M&A activities across the region. Nitin received his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with First Division (Honors) from Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, India. To diversify himself, Nitin pursued his MBA with HEC Paris, School of Management with a Merit scholarship. Moving from India to Paris to attend the program was a huge endeavor but propelled his career with international organizations and enabled him to adapt to different countries, cultures and sensitivities. More from Nitin: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-govila-5224a3/ More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ Podcast: www.adppodcast.com  

Episode: 2297 Balsa wood: triggering the imagination and creation of composite materials.  Today, we build with balsa wood.

SHOW NOTES: Energy-Efficient Windows: South-facing windows feel toasty in winter but can make you swelter in summer. Here's how to feel comfy all year. Composite Decking Materials: Your existing deck may be solid but still need resurfacing. We've got info about composite decking materials that are easy to install and maintain. Protection from Ticks: Summer is the peak season for disease-carrying ticks. Find out how to protect yourself before they bite. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions. Caring for a Wood Swing Set: Do you have a wood playground or swing that's getting dark and dingey? Tom has info for Erin on how to clean and brighten the surface of her pressure-treated wood. Installing a Koi Pond: Lee has questions about creating a custom koi pond. We've got answers on how to build it and what kind of forms and liners to use. Covering Ceiling Tiles: What are the options for covering a stained tile ceiling in a three-season porch? Kathleen learns more about how to use the faux tin ceiling she wants. PEX Piping: Is there a risk of rodents chewing through newly installed PEX piping? Dave finds out how likely it is. Painting a Deck Ceiling: After power washing the wood ceiling on her deck, Blair wants to know whether it's better to repaint it with oil or latex paint. Find out which is the better choice. Moisture in a Laminate Floor: What causes water to seep up through laminate flooring over a concrete slab? We advise Michelle on how to improve drainage and reduce moisture that may damage the floor. Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets: Bob has sturdy old kitchen cabinets that he wants to strip and refinish. We have tips on what products and tools to use and how to do it. Heat Pumps: Is a heat pump the best way to reduce humidity in your home? Pat learns some better options and what the ideal indoor humidity should be. Condensation on Brick Surfaces: When Bruce finds white frost on his home's bricks, he gets tips on sealing the chimney to prevent moisture and condensation. Cast Iron Tub Sounds: What's the loud snapping sound that Sherry hears after using her cast iron tub? Tom calms her fears. Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Renewable resources will continue to be of great importance in the near future. Daniel Walczyk, professor of mechanical engineering, discusses one. Daniel Walczyk is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Manufacturing Innovation Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and a registered Professional Engineer in […]

On this week's episode, Marco Pimentel sat down with Felix Böck, Founder & CEO of ChopValue, a certified B Corp. based in Vancouver, Canada that creates high performance circular economy designs made entirely with recycled bamboo chopsticks. Hailing from South Germany, Felix came to Canada to complete a PhD at the University of British Columbia in Innovation on Composite Materials with bamboo as the main natural fibre resource. With ChopValue microfactories now operating globally, and with partners like Vancouver Airport and Cadillac Fairview, fifty million chopsticks have been recycled and transformed and diverted from the landfill. Follow us on Instagram @someonelikeyoupodcast and visit  https://unlessbrands.com/podcast/

What are composites and why do manufacturers want to use them? In Part 1 of our deep dive into composite materials, host Andy Gerver and 3M Application Engineer Patrizia Capogreco discuss what composites are, how they're made and reasons for using them.

Episode: 2211 Concrete Canoe: a metaphor, a vehicle for learning, and new technology in old clothing.  Today, we build our boat from concrete.

This week, Monica Rommel president of Specialty Materials Inc (SMI) joins me on the podcast show. SMI is the world’s leading supplier of the highest quality Boron and silicon carbide fiber products, and advanced composite materials.  Monica is life long learner who has worked at two aerospace prime contractors as a materials engineer supporting the development... The post Interview with Monica Rommel of SMI – The World’s Leading Supplier of Boron Fiber and Advanced Composite Materials appeared first on Composites Weekly.

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The Swiss company, Bcomp produce lightweight, natural fibre composite materials and panels which are beginning to find their way into the automotive sector. Listen in as Andrew talks to Per Mårtenson about how Bcomp started, what they do and how these clever products can be used. Thank you to Per for chatting with Andrew and giving us this fascinating insight into a different material.

The materials used in the aerospace field have been evolving, composites are playing a larger role in the next generation of aircrafts, and the materials engineering behind it all is fascinating. Boeing is one of the companies looking to increase the efficiency of their aircrafts by developing their materials science technology, and we engineers will play a big role in the growth of this industry.  Before we introduce our guest, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! Today's guest, Nina Gerber, a Materials and Process Engineer manager at Boeing. In this episode she describes the roles of a materials engineer in the aerospace industry and much more. In this conversation, we discuss the following topics: What makes composites suitable in aerospace applications The production process of an aircraft Role of materials scientists in Boeing The challenges of new technology implementation The bureaucracy and complexity of a large company Non-destructive technologies Robotics and modeling in the aerospace field Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.  Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science! Thank you Joao Morgado for editing this episode! Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE! Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated. #jobsearch #materialsscience #careerdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #engineeringstudents #students #materialsengineering #strategies #resumetips #interviewtips #networking #industry  

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest.Every day, tons of potentially valuable materials are discarded in various waste streams simply because recycling them is more expensive than their recoverable value. Considering that finite resources such as precious metals are among these wastes, the opportunity appears obvious. Wendy Lee Queen, and American expat and passionate baseball player, leads the Laboratory for Functional Inorganic Materials at the EPFL in Lausanne, and has a potential solution. She is one of the leading experts of metal organic frameworks (MOF) and a pioneer of novel composite materials where MOFs and polymers in bead form provide an innovative way to fine tune affinity and selectivity for various chemical species of interest. These can be used to efficiently capture pollutants such as carbon dioxide, but also to recover valuable resources from water waste streams, such as precious metals.Wendy's research is a beautiful story of chemical innovation, where ground-breaking chemistry makes new things possible. And when these new things have the potential to change the way we look at our urban and industrial wastes, this is a moment chemistry is brought to life.

This past week Bentley Park, CEO of APJeT®, Inc. joined me on the show to discuss their unique air plasma technology and the benefits to a number of industries including the composites and additive manufacturing industry.  APJeT® is an advanced technology company located in Research Triangle Park, Morrisville, NC. They recently announced a new industrial... The post Discussing APJeT’s Air Plasma Technology for the Treatment of Composite Materials appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Take a few seconds to leave us a review. It really helps! https://apple.co/2RIsbZ2 if you do it and send us proof, we'll give you a shoutout on the show.(0:50) - AI To Save Firefighter Lives: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a machine learning model that can analyze the temperature patterns in a burning building using smoke detectors and extrapolate potential areas where flashover can occur.(10:00) - NASA's New Additive Manufacturing Approach: Heat exchangers are critical for spacecraft operations but they are prone to failure since they are traditionally composed of multiple parts that are joined together. Ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) promises a reliable way to create complex parts composed of dissimilar metals as a single piece without compromising material properties. Here's a quick video from Fibrosnic - the subcontractor that brought this capability to NASA - which displays the UAM process.(16:25) - Plug & Play Prosthetics: Levitate was founded by an amputee who wanted an athletic prosthetic without having to pay the $8,000-$16,000 price tag of one; so, naturally, he decided to build one himself with the help of a talented composite engineer at the Technical University of Denmark that can be used with an existing sleeve thus significantly reducing the overall costs.

This week, host Matt Griffin sits with Doug Kenik, VP of Product at Teton Simulation, to discuss the company and its flagship product, Smart Slice for Cura.

Martin Eichenhofer is the CEO & co-founder of 9T Labs, a company that was spun out of ETH Zürich in Switzerland. The company specialises in providing software solutions and manufacturing equipment for producing high-quality and high-performance composite materials using 3D printing. By marrying the worlds of composite materials and 3D printing, 9T Labs is taking advantage of the superior material properties of composite materials and combining these with the geometric fidelity facilitated by 3D printing. As a result, components that were previously unfeasible to be manufactured using composite materials, either from a technical or cost perspective, are now within the realm of the possible. What is unique about 9T Labs is that the company combines their hardware for 3D printing composite parts with a bespoke optimisation software in order to maximise a component's performance, both in terms of structural design and manufacturing quality. Furthermore, it has been historically difficult to print continuous fibre composites at high quality with a low void content. 9T Labs, however, has patented a process that allows printing at a void content of below 1%, which competes with conventionally manufactured composites. In this episode of the Aerospace Engineering Podcast, Martin and I discuss: his background as an engineer and how his PhD research led to 9T Labs the challenges and benefits of 3D printing composite materials 9T Labs’ unique approach to 3D printing composite materials some of the applications the company is currently working on and much, much more. This episode of the Aerospace Engineering Podcast is brought to you by my patrons on Patreon. Patreon is a way for me to receive regular donations from listeners whenever I release a new episode, and with the help of these generous donors I have been able to pay for much of the expenses, hosting and travels costs that accrue in the production of this podcast. If you would like to support the podcast as a patron, then head over to my Patreon page. There are multiple levels of support, but anything from $1 an episode is highly appreciated. Thank you for your support! Selected Links from the Episode 9T Labs webpage, LinkedIn 9T Labs profile | Composites World Video: 3D printing for electric cars Helicopter door hinge case study ETH Zürich research lab

Dr Evangelos Zympeloudis is the CEO and co-founder of iCOMAT, a company based in the UK that is developing automated manufacturing equipment for tow-steered composites. Fibre-reinforced plastics, such as carbon-fibre or glass-fibre composites, hold great promise for high-performance and lightweight design due to their excellent stiffness and strength properties at low material density. Traditional fibre-reinforced plastics are manufactured using straight uni-directional fibres or with straight fibres woven into a fabric. Generally speaking, a fibre-reinforced composite derives its strength by aligning the fibres with the direction of the dominant load path. The novelty of tow-steered composites is that strips of composite material, so-called fibre tows, are steered along curvilinear paths such that the fibre direction is not straight, but varies continuously from point to point. This characteristic has benefits in structural design as the reinforcing fibres can now be used to smoothly tailor stiffness and strength throughout the structure. For example, tow-steered composites can be used to curve the reinforcing fibres around windows in an aircraft fuselage in order to improve strength and facilitate net-shape manufacturing. In this episode of the Aerospace Engineering Podcast, Evangelos and I talk about: his background as an engineer and entrepreneur the manufacturing challenge of making defect-free tow-steered composites the capabilities of iCOMAT’s rapid tow-shearing process the benefits of tow-steering for manufacturing cost and design and some of the projects iCOMAT is currently working on This episode of the Aerospace Engineering Podcast is brought to you by my patrons on Patreon. Patreon is a way for me to receive regular donations from listeners whenever I release a new episode, and with the help of these generous donors I have been able to pay for much of the expenses, hosting and travels costs that accrue in the production of this podcast. If you would like to support the podcast as a patron, then head over to my Patreon page. There are multiple levels of support, but anything from $1 an episode is highly appreciated. Thank you for your support! Disclosure: I currently work with iCOMAT on a number of projects and am a consultant to the company. Selected Links from the Episode iCOMAT webpage, LinkedIn iCOMAT's technology Video of the Rapid Tow-Shearing process Tow-steered composites overview: Current state-of-the-art Future possibilities

In 2015, UC Riverside materials scientists placed a mottled black beetle in a parking lot and ran it over with a Toyota Camry.  Twice.  Crushed beneath the wheels of a 3,500-pound sedan, the inch-long insect made it through without a scratch. For the past five years, a group of scientists have been studying this remarkable […]

One of the most fundamental things a robot can do is to move around in its environment, and engineers have developed lots of different solutions to robotic locomotion – legs, wheels, rotors, and everything in between. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Romeo Orsolino (Dynamic Robot Systems Group, University of Oxford), Chris Cieslak (BladeBUG), and Dr Chengxu Zhou (Real Robotics Lab, University of Leeds) to talk about the amazing and sometimes surprising ways that robots get moving. Dr Romeo Orsolino is a postdoctoral researcher at the Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI) focusing on the development of efficient locomotion strategies that allow humanoid and quadruped robots to walk and navigate across complex environments. He has a master's degree in robotics engineering and a PhD in advanced and humanoid robotics. Romeo's research interests encompass a wide range of topics such as artificial intelligence, optimization, dynamics and computer science. Chris Cieslak is a Chartered Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Sussex University and a master's degree in Composite Materials from Imperial College. He is a former wind turbine blade designer with over a decade of experience in the industry. Chris firmly believes that now is the time to bring blade maintenance into the 21st century with the BladeBUG robot, applying the deep knowledge and understanding he has gained to ensure that wind farms perform at their maximum efficiency and last the full life span for which they are designed. Dr Chengxu Zhou is a lecturer in Mobile Robotics at the University of Leeds working on intelligent motion generation for legged robots. He received his PhD degree in Robotics in 2016 from the Italian Institute of Technology. His research focusses on dynamic locomotion of humanoid robots using machine learning technologies and is interested in whole-body coordination in complex environments. His work on humanoid robots as part of the DARPA Robotics Challenge was highlighted by the Journal of Bionic Engineering in 2017.

Carmelo Lo Faro, president of Solvay Composite Materials, talks about how he sees aerocomposites evolving in the time of COVID-19, the rise of computational power to evolve composites use, the prospects for increased composites use in the automotive market, and the increasing importance of education in the composites industry.

Geosynthetica editor Chris Kelsey checks in with Lilma Schimmel, Head of Engineering for HUESKER. The company has a long history with geosynthetic composites. Market interest in enhancing infrastructure performance with composite materials has grown at such a rate that engineering design services have become a larger part of the conversation than manufacturing. It's really about partnership with design engineers to achieve the best project results, Schimmel notes.

On this episode of Start Up the Science, we talk about Heavy Industry with Vladimir Pankov of Oxafen Tech! Oxafen Tech is a startup from Moscow, Russia and they were participants in our 2018 Advanced Materials Competition. That have developed anti-frictional wear-resistant composite materials designed to help with bearing friction losses in oil drilling, compressors, heavy machinery and transportation. To get in touch with Vlad, visit NextAero's Website or visit his LinkedIn page. Alternatively, you could email us and we will gladly put you in touch with him personally. For information on AdMaCom, visit inam.berlin/admacom or email us at admacom.info@inam.berlin! LISTEN NOW: iTunes Soundcloud Spotify For questions or comments, please email us at info@inam.berlin. Also, if you or someone you know would like to be a guest on our show, we welcome any and all suggestions!   Special thanks to Oxygen Sound Studios Music: Drops of H2O ( The Filtered Water Treatment ) by J.Lang (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: Airtone

This week in SF history— February 14, 2000: NEAR-Shoemaker enters orbit of Eros (wikipedia.org) — Anomaly analysis (PDF near.jhuapl.edu)Spaceflight news— MarCO satellites are now silent (spacenews.com) (jpl.nasa.gov)Short & Sweet— ISS suffers another leak, but this time of the messy, non-dangerous type (nasaspaceflight.com)— NASA seeks a human-rated lunar lander. (spaceflightinsider.com)— Updated Shape Model of 2014 MU69 surprises planetary scientists (arstechnica.com)Questions, comments, corrections— SFSF giveaway on Twitter this week! (sfsf.shop/support-tom)— Jim Wagner: China space pronunciation guide (realcoffeemaker.com)— TOM glassware (facebook.com) (twitter.com/NancyCareyPR)— TOM on the radio! (ideafablabs.com/maker-radio)Data Relay: Composite Materials— Thank you to Ben Crews for researching and presenting this topic.— Humans have been using composites for thousands of years! (mar-bal.com)— Proof that wood is a composite (youtube.com)— Spray-on insulation is a composite. (PDF: ulalaunch.com)— Markings on parts like “>PP-GF15

episode one hundred and thirty-four / Advanced Fibrous Structures for Composite Materials, Technical Textiles and other Technical Application

New inspection technologies such as flash thermography and advanced ultrasonics could supplement visual inspections, supporting the FAA’s ultimate goal of ensuring traveler safety.

In Episode 2, we interview Laurent Cormier, a research associate at the Ecole de Technologie Superieure in Montreal. He introduces us to his past research regarding the evaluation of the fatigue life of composite materials and the predictive model he developed with Python. He also share with us his scientific perspective on FLOSS and tools he uses in his research workflow.

"If you're trying to put these structures into orbit, every gram counts. Not just every pound but every gram...So you are making structures that are operating at their margins." --- Dr Chauncey Wu, NASA Langley Research Center Today's conversation features Dr Chauncey Wu, who is a research engineer at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Chauncey has worked at NASA for more than 30 years, predominantly in the field of structural mechanics, and has been responsible for designing and testing a number of space structures that have been launched into space. Some examples of his work include structural analyses on the LITE telescope that was launched into space in 1994, as well as the optimisation of rocket propellant tank structures, and conceptual design studies of lunar lander vehicles and habitat structures for the colonisation of the Moon. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss: Chauncey’s path to NASA as an undergraduate student The history of NASA and the cultural shift compared to its predecessor, the NACA The reason why rocket science is so hard Chauncey’s recent research on a new type of lightweight composite material: tow-steered composites, which could be a game-changer for rocket booster designs And much, much more Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Dr Chauncey Wu! If you enjoy the Aerospace Engineering Podcast you can support it by leaving a review on iTunes or by becoming a patron. What have you learned from this episode? Let me know on Twitter by clicking here. Selected Links from the Episode NASA Langley Research Center NASA Glenn, NASA Goddard, NASA Ames and NASA Marshall NASA co-op program The NACA (predecessor to NASA) Bob Gilruth, Chris Kraft Collier Trophy Low-Drag Cowling and Fred Weick John Stack, Larry Bell, Chuck Yaeger and the X-1 Slotted-wall wind tunnel Richard Whitcomb, the Area Rule and the Supercritical Airfoil Science Office for Mission Assessments The safety factor The history of rocketry and a primer on rocket science and lightweight design Tow-steered composites (some further NASA research here and here) ISAAC Imperfection sensitivity of cylinders (the introduction of this paper conveys the message) Video of collapsing soda can and "scientific" crush test NASA Shell Buckling Knockdown Factor (video)  

Paolo Feraboli is the Founder and Director of Automobili Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL) in Seattle, Washington. He and his team are responsible for the development of new CFRP technologies and structure/chassis concepts for Lamborghini. Paolo is also the Founder and CEO of Gemini Composites, a design firm focused on product development, including design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing components for the automotive and numerous other industries. Since 2013 Dr. Feraboli is also a Research Professor at the Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan. He is the recipient of the 2010 Young Investigator Award for Composite Materials and the founding Chair of the CMH-17 Working Group on Crashworthiness.

What’s the deal with bulk filled composite materials? Are they ready for prime time? Dr. Robert Lowe is a fan and has used and evaluated them all! How do they work? Why can you bulk fill with them? Dr. Lowe makes sense of this up and coming material type and helps you choose which ones work. The DentalHacks Brain Trust continue their discussion about the worst and best purchases that they’ve bought over the years. This episode spends a little more time talking about what they’re glad they bought! Check out this week’s Brain Trust panel: Dr. Thom Caspers of Seattle, WA, Dr. Tiffany Lee of Torrance, CA, Dr. Dawn Kulongowski of Holly, MI, Dr. Matthew Standridge (aka: Bear Cream) of Eureka, KS and Dr. Tammy Bailey of Wausau, WI.

ATHENA YAP, is the Owner and CEO of Jackboy's Dog Bakery which she founded in July of 2007, whose mission is to deliver healthy and wholesome dog treats while creating and celebrating life memories between dogs, owners and their families. Prior to starting the company, Athena worked as an Aerospace Engineer for over 14 years specializing in Composite Materials and Processes, before quitting to grow Jackboy's Dog Bakery full time.

Lighter and stronger than the metals and metallic alloys they are replacing, composite materials are a prime focus of development for the aviation industry. This conference allows Safran, one of today’s leaders in the use of these innovative materials, to share its insights and experience. With the participation of Safran Composites General Manager and Safran emeritus composite materials expert.

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Transcript -- Dr Pete Lewis explains how he believes the dynamic effects of vibration and the inappropriate use of cast iron, caused fatigue to the Tay Bridge and were responsible for its collapse.

Dr Pete Lewis explains how he believes the dynamic effects of vibration and the inappropriate use of cast iron, caused fatigue to the Tay Bridge and were responsible for its collapse.

Dr Pete Lewis explains how he believes the dynamic effects of vibration and the inappropriate use of cast iron, caused fatigue to the Tay Bridge and were responsible for its collapse.

Transcript -- Dr Pete Lewis explains how he believes the dynamic effects of vibration and the inappropriate use of cast iron, caused fatigue to the Tay Bridge and were responsible for its collapse.