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❓Q: Is anything special required to inspect a #fiber with a metallic ferrule using the VIAVI Solutions fiber inspection microscope? ✅ A: No special tip is required because the ferrule is metallic. See more #FAQs answered at our Knowledge Base in the first comment below 👇 ✔️ Like, share and follow Comtinu for more! #Fiberoptic #VIAVI #VIAVISolutions #Engineering #Telecomengineering #science

The Archimedes’ principle may be centuries old but it continues to shape the work of scientists in modern times. The method is widely used for calculating density by first weighing materials in air and then in a liquid. In the context of additive manufacturing (AM), this aids in accurately detecting the presence of unwanted tiny cavities—also known as porosity. “These imperfections can compromise the structural integrity of AM components, leading to failure,” said Joseph John Lifton, Technical Lead in the Intelligent Product Verification Group at A*STAR’s Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC). New equations and methodology devised by Lifton and his team are poised to help AM researchers and manufacturers better understand the quality of their porosity measurements. In doing so, they contribute to making informed engineering decisions on the safety and performance of AM components. More on their work in today’s #throwback feature. Link below for the complete article 👇 --- #scicomm #science #technology #STEM #research #innovation #ASTAR #ARTC #MTC #additivemanufacturing #manufacturing #materialscience #fabrication #metals #ThrowbackThursday

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: on 18 October, our Technical Manager Dr Robert Dannecker and Jana Gebauer from Fraunhofer IWS will be giving a presentation on the current status of the Chimera research project during the HyMat material platform’s 3rd status seminar. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 HyMat – Werkstoffplattform Hybride Materialien: HyMat projects form part of a funding programme set up by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). They focus on research and further development of industry-relevant hybrid materials. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: modern applications with new functions impose extra requirements on materials and components. In the latest mobility and transport concepts, for example, different characteristics such as low weight, long-term durability and electromagnetic shielding must all be provided. An example of such applications is what is known as the pulse inverter in a fully electric vehicle. One of the most complex, most expensive components in the electrified powertrain, it converts the battery’s DC current into an AC current, as required by the electric motor. Its housing is key to providing electromagnetic shielding and functional reliability. A heavy die cast aluminium component is currently used for this housing. A composite element reinforced with fibres and coated with metal could be used to reduce weight significantly in such parts while also ensuring electromagnetic compatibility and long-term durability. Various technological approaches are known which could do this, but there is currently no solution that meets requirements. The CHIMERA project is using metallic coatings to further develop functionalisation of fibre-reinforced plastic components. Besides TECOSIM and the Fraunhofer Institute for Composite Materials IWS, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 also include Centrotherm Systemtechnik GmbH, GfE Fremat GmbH and LiA Engineering GmbH. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/efgMNqfX (in German) 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲: Component made of coated organic sheeting. Process chain for mask-free thermal coating using laser structuring. Virtual test bench: CAE process development to evaluate static and cyclic strength.   #HybridMaterials #Innovation #MaterialsInnovation #MaterialInnovation #MaterialsResearch #Composites #Wood #Timber #Research #Car #Automotive #Composite #HyMat #Material

TWI are proud to announce the successful completion of an ambitious project involving Steigerwald Strahltechnik GmbH's 15kW 150kV electron beam machine, equipped with the cutting-edge EBOBend apparatus - a highly unique and capable in-bore joining and resurfacing technology. All in the pursuit of improved #particleacceleration for #bigscience Follow the article link to find out more and please contact me for further discussions. #advancedmanufacturing #particlephysics #scienceandtechnology #scienceandtechnology #fusionenergy

🔬📚 Exploring Nondestructive Testing Methods for Aerospace Composites: An Invited Article in JCMM! We are excited to announce the publication of a significant invited article in the Volume 3 Issue 1 of the Journal of Computers, Mechanical and Management (#JCMM). 🌟 Title: A #Review of #Nondestructive Testing Methods for Aerospace @#Composite #Materials ✍️ Author: Dr. Md. Shaishab Ahmed Shetu 📄 Abstract: #Composite structures and #materials have seen significant advancements in #cost-effectiveness, product #efficiency, and #specific properties, leading to their extensive use in the Aerospace industry. #Reliable #nondestructive testing (#NDT) of #composites is crucial for reducing #maintenance #costs and addressing #safety concerns. This review provides a #comprehensive analysis of various NDT methods, including #Ultrasonic Testing, #Acoustic #Emission, #Eddy #Current Testing, #Shearographic Testing, Infra-Red #Thermography, and X-Ray #Radiography. Each method’s principles, instruments, and applications for #defect detection and #damage evaluation in composite materials are thoroughly examined. The paper highlights the strengths and limitations of these NDT techniques, emphasizing their roles in ensuring the #structural integrity of aerospace composites. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gZeqtX8b This invited article, featured in Volume 3, Issue 1, showcases cutting-edge research and expertise in the field. We encourage you to read this insightful piece and share your thoughts in the comments. Stay tuned for more updates and publications from JCMM! #JCMM #Research #Aerospace #CompositeMaterials #NondestructiveTesting #Innovation #AcademicPublishing #Engineering #Technology

Recently, DLR Institute of Structures and Design published an article about "Manufacturing influences" like 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺. https://lnkd.in/erVQZ2q5 It is great to see how the industry is moving toward understanding the importance of process-influencing factors to make tailor-made products. The degree of crystallinity 𝑿𝒄 was determined through extensive experiments. To optimize such factors, a huge amount of data is required. This is time-consuming and expensive via only experimental approaches. That's why in OTOMcomposite, we take a systematic numerical approach to determine those manufacturing influencing parameters. For example, the crystallinity parameter is determined from the well-known established formula as well as user-defined codes within OTOM software. This provides engineers a fast and inexpensive approach for tailor-made composite products via AFP. #thermal #AFP #polymer #composites #OTOM

Dive into the world of ultrasonic vibrations with our High-Speed Camera in the Cold Spray and Rapid Deposition (ColRAD) Laboratory!   Did you know that alternating sound waves at 18-20 kHz create a symphony of extreme localized effects within liquids? From liquid jets reaching speeds of 1000 km/hr to pressures hitting 1000 MPa and temperatures soaring to 5000 K, the power of acoustic cavitation is remarkable!   Our researchers Sohail M.A.K. Mohammed, Brandon Aguiar, and Giuseppe Bianco Atria and Principal Investigator Arvind Agarwal are harnessing these benefits to revolutionize material processing. Witness the ultrasonic horn oscillating 20,000 times per second, generating liquid bubbles of various sizes. All these bubbles expand, create cavitation and merge with the surrounding media, by undergoing coalescence, ultimately dispersing once their energy is dissipated.   By leveraging high-speed imaging, we’re unlocking the secrets of ultrasonic cavitation in real-time, enhancing material process efficiency and product quality like never before! The fundamentals of cavitation are utilized in ultrasonic assisted casting of metals. Check out our recent publication on ultrasonic assisted casting of boron nitride nanotube reinforced-metal matrix composite: https://lnkd.in/e59y_HF7   Florida International University, Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing, FIU Mechanical and Materials Engineering   #FIU #PawsUpFIU #FIUInnovation #ColRAD #AdditiveManufacturing

Simulation of Drop Splashing using SankhyaSutra Taral SankhyaSutra Taral is a state-of-the-art simulation platform for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) based on the Entropic Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM). SankhyaSutra Taral provides tremendous productivity boost to solve complex engineering problems and is designed to minimize dependence on long physical prototyping cycles. We simulated drop impingement on a free surface. A spherical drop is dropped into a pool of water under zero-gravity conditions. Through tracking of the gas-liquid interface, the simulations capture water splashing, as expected. We compare the measured and simulated values of crown radius and find them to be excellent agreement. This simulation illustrates the capabilities of SankhyaSutra Taral for accurate interface tracking. Follow SankhyaSutra Labs to get regular updates about SankhyaSutra Taral! #cfd #computationalfluiddynamics #design #engineeringinnovation #engineeringdesign #fluiddynamics #highperformancecomputing #lbm #mechanicaldesign #physics #simulation #simulationsoftware

Simulation of Drop Splashing using SankhyaSutra Taral SankhyaSutra Taral is a state-of-the-art simulation platform for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) based on the Entropic Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM). SankhyaSutra Taral provides a tremendous productivity boost to solve complex engineering problems and is designed to minimize dependence on long physical prototyping cycles. We simulated drop impingement on a free surface. A spherical drop is dropped into a pool of water under zero-gravity conditions. By tracking the gas-liquid interface, the simulations capture water splashing, as expected. We compare the measured and simulated values of crown radius and find them to be in excellent agreement. This simulation illustrates the capabilities of SankhyaSutra Taral for accurate interface tracking. Follow SankhyaSutra Labs to get regular updates about SankhyaSutra Taral! #cfd #computationalfluiddynamics #design #engineeringinnovation #engineeringdesign #fluiddynamics #highperformancecomputing #lbm #mechanicaldesign #physics #simulation #simulationsoftware

This innovative demonstrator was successfully developed within the framework of the collaborative project “HAICoPAS”(Highly Automatized Integrated Composites for Performing Adaptable Structures). #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceengineering #aeronáutica #aeronautique #aeronautics #aeronauticalengineering