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  • The Shocking Applications of Piezoelectric Actuators

    I had the honor of meeting with Professor Kenn Oldham, a mechanical engineering professor who works in the Vibrations and Acoustics Laboratory: Microsystems at the University of Michigan. During this meeting he shared some of his story and about work in piezo electro micro actuators.  After getting his undergraduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University and…

    Trevor Nelson

    October 1, 2024
    Uncategorized
    ai, artificial-intelligence, robotics, robots, technology
  • The Intricate Art of Violin Making

    I had the pleasure of getting together with Mr. Jonathan Price, an established luthier based in Michigan. While he is primarily a violin maker, Mr. Price has also crafted multiple cellos, including the one that I currently use. With a strong local reputation for creating high-caliber instruments, I feel fortunate and thankful to have had…

    Trevor Nelson

    September 1, 2024
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    art, classical-music, music, violin, violins
  • Nanomanufacturing – small but significant

    On June 11th, 2024, I met with Daniel Penley, a grad student at the University of Michigan currently getting his PhD in Mechanical Engineering as he studies nanomanufacturing specifically Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (SALD for short). In this interview we discussed both his engineering journey as well as the technical specifics of his work. Daniel…

    Trevor Nelson

    July 24, 2024
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    Acoustical, Daniel Penley, Nanomanufacturing, SALD, Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition, technology

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