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NCAL: Octostrain Test Machine

An octostrain (8 tensile arms) test machine is available in the NIST Center for Automotive Lightweighting. By increasing the number of arms from the four used

NCAL: Tension-Compression Test Machine

A uniaxial sheet tension-compression test machine is available in the NIST Center for Automotive Lightweighting. This machine provides additional constraints to

NCAL: Forming Limit Press

A forming limit press is available in the NIST Center for Automotive Lightweighting. This machine has been designed based on a modified Marciniak punch

Speakers and Panelists Biographies

Speakers and Panelists information in order of appearance following the Agenda Dianne Poster, NIST Dr. Dianne Poster provides more than two...

Jeffrey Shainline Receives 2024 PECASE

Jeffrey Shainline is recognized for pioneering a new type of neuromorphic computer that closely mimics the human brain, both in the number of interconnections between “neurons” and in its low operating power requirements.

Nikolai Klimov Receives 2024 PECASE

Nikolai Klimov is recognized for transformational research in photonic sensors for thermometry, dosimetry, humidity, and vacuum and for working with industry partners to bring these new technologies to the marketplace.

Stephen Eckel Receives 2024 PECASE

Stephen Eckel is recognized for his pioneering work in applying cold-atom physics to solve real-world measurement problems, investigating the enabling physics, and leading the development of the first deployable, practical cold-atom-based device with...
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