ASME SCVS TechTalk

Headquarters City: Santa Clara, CA.Organized: 1962. Reorganized in 2022 to merge with San Francisco Section and Mt. Diablo Section.Territory: The counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Trinity in California.

ASME Santa Clara Valley Section

Join us for an informative seminar from speakers from industry, academia, and even our ASME Fellows. Learn something new, network with your engineering community, and enjoy a sandwich.

SWE, IEEE, and ASME have joined forces to bring you a Tech Talk at DuPont Silicon Valley Technology & Innovation Center!

ASME SCVS is happy to present our March Tech Talk of 2023 by Dr. Swati Saxena

NASA’s Digital Information Platform (DIP) to Accelerate NAS Transformation

ASME SCVS is happy to present our November Tech Talk of 2022 by Mary-Jo (MJ) Azzi.

Application of AI in Mechanical Engineering “Digital Twins”

ASME SCVS is happy to present our June Tech Talk of 2022 by Farzad Vakilzadeh.

O-Rings in Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

ASME SCVS is happy to present our May Tech Talk of 2022 by Ned Patton

It’s all about “String and Glue” (Virtual Link)

It’s all about “String and Glue” (Updated to Virtual)

ASME SCVS is happy to present our second Tech Talk of 2022 by Ozen Engineering.

ASME SCVS is happy to present our first Tech Talk of 2022 by Electronic Cooling Solution Inc.

Machine learning to predict the performance of a double-sided cold plate

ASME SCVS is happy to present our first Tech Talk of 2021 by Electronic Cooling Solution Inc.

ASME TechTalk - Thermal Management of Li-ion Battery Packs

ASME SCVS is happy to present our last Tech Talk of 2020.  Speaker Ozgur Keles PhD, Assistant Professor from San Jose State University.

Multi-scale additive manufacturing of reliable hierarchical composites

ASME SCVS is excited to present our very first tech talk of this fiscal year. We can't wait to see you and reconnect virtually over Zoom!

ASME TechTalk - Lean Equations for Thick-Walled Cylinders


Abstract
This presentation will cover an example of a product development approach that identifies early critical to function features, and captures key product architecture needed for project planning for mission critical, short development cycle projects. This approach, which highlights the importance of an overall system and deliverables understanding, as well as the value of communications between project disciplines, can be applied to any product development.  The creation of the Night Vision Cueing Display - Quadeye, for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, used on pilot’s helmets for the F-15, F-16 and F/A-18 fighter aircraft, is used as an example.  Project challenges and solutions will be discussed.  



Presenter
Charlie Putland has 28 years of experience in mechanical engineering and has spent the last 15 years engineering products for a wide variety of clients of StudioRed.  During his career he has worked to bring a wide variety of designs to market in the medical device, biotech, consumer, computer and military markets, with particular emphasis on injection molded engineered plastics, composites, CNC’ed high tolerance parts, and additive manufactured materials.  He has previously worked for Mare Island U.S. Naval Shipyard, Trimble Navigation, Ltd., Kaiser Electronics, and it was at Rockwell Collins where he helped develop the Night Vision Cueing helmet mounted Display for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System used by pilots of military aircraft. He holds a BSME from San Jose State University. 



Agenda
6:30 - 7:30 pm Registration and light snacks7:30 - 7:40 pm ASME Introduction and future events7:40 - 8:50 pm Technical talk8:50 - 9:00 pm Q&A9:00 - 9:30 pm Networking



Refund Policy
Due to the number of no-shows from our previous Tech Talk events, the organization could not support the expense alone anymore. ASME will now be charging for all our tech talks and there are no refunds for no-shows. Our Happy Hours, Thirsty Third Thursday, and our Monthly Business Meetings are still open to the public at no fee. Thank you for understanding! 

Tickets at the Door
Tickets may be available at the door, but we cannot guarantee space and availability of refreshments and light dinner.



Call for Volunteers
As a not-for-profit membership organization runs solely by local volunteers, we are always seeking intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic volunteers who want to get involved through assisting with the delivery of our program. As well as those, want to share the passion of building an engineering community that inspires. Are you looking to build your leadership and management skills? Do you wish to develop a new technical skill set or learn about a new technological area? Do you seek a like-minded community of individuals? Sign up here if you share our passion.

Call for Speakers
We are always looking for speakers to speak about: Career development (Women in Engineering, Personal Branding, Seeking Mentorship), Biomedical, Robotic, Product Development, Renewable energy, Sustainable Engineering, Thermal, New Manufacturing Process, Automotive, Self-driving, AI, Battery Technology and other Mechanical Engineering topics. Sign up here if you have projects to share.

Join ASME
Not a member of ASME yet? Joining ASME is the most important connection a current or future mechanical engineer can make. Why wait? Learn more about becoming a member at ASME Website



Why sponsoring us?
If you are an executive or proprietor, consider becoming a sponsor. We provide ongoing events for great brand exposure to the local engineering community and unique messaging platform that cuts across multiple audiences. If you are a manager, ASME SCVS can play a key role in the development of your employees. Also, the local mechanical engineering talent pool that you will get access to is unparalleled. 
ASME SCVS Sponsorship Packet

Click here to connect with us if you are interested in sponsorship.



Current Sponsors



ASME TechTalk - Quadeye, Lessons Learned In Product Development


Abstract
This presentation will cover an example of a product development approach that identifies early critical to function features, and


Abstract
This technical presentation will cover case studies of some successful and not so successful consumables. The design of the Abaxis, GenturaDx (now Luminex Aries), Theranos, and GeneWeave (now Roche) will be covered.   An overview of the function, design, challenges, and key things learned will be presented.
The presentation will include a short discussion of trade-offs in the design of Life Science consumables. Each of the case studies will include a discussion of cost and materials considerations. The talk is targeted to people working outside and inside the Life Science industry. At the end of the presentation the presentors will open the floor to questions.



Presenter
Tammy Burd is a product development engineer with over 25 years of experience specializing in the design of complex injection molded consumables for IVD instrumentation. Her experience includes: technical lead at Cepheid and at Theranos, senior design engineer at Caliper Technologies, Senior Engineer at Amcell, and Senior Engineer at Abaxis, one of the primary inventors and designers of the Abaxis Piccolo Disc technology, the gold standard in small volume blood chemistry analysis. She is named on 25 patents.
Bruce brings with him decades of innovative design and management experience within the medical and biotech industries. A graduate of UC Berkeley, he is named on 37 patents for instruments and disposables. He has earned a reputation for being able to develop and deliver products that succeed in a competitive marketplace.

Parmit Product Development currently has multiple opening positions. 
Please check out the career website at https://www.paramit.com/careers/ or bring your resume to the event!



Agenda
6:30 - 7:30 pm Registration and light snacks7:30 - 7:40 pm ASME Introduction and future events7:40 - 8:50 pm Technical talk8:50 - 9:00 pm Q&A9:00 - 9:30 pm Networking
**Parmit has offered to cover the registration free of 3 dollars for those who show up for the event. We will reimburse the cost to you 2 to 3 days after the event**



Refund Policy
Due to the number of no-shows from our previous Tech Talk events, the organization could not support the expense alone anymore. ASME will now be charging for all our tech talks and there are no refunds for no-shows. Our Happy Hours, Thirsty Third Thursday, and our Monthly Business Meetings are still open to the public at no fee. Thank you for understanding! 

Tickets at the Door
Tickets will be available at the door, but we cannot guarantee space and availability of refreshments and light dinner.




Call for Volunteers
As a not-for-profit membership organization runs solely by local volunteers, we are always seeking intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic volunteers who want to get involved through assisting with the delivery of our program. As well as those, want to share the passion of building an engineering community that inspires. Are you looking to build your leadership and management skills? Do you wish to develop a new technical skill set or learn about a new technological area? Do you seek a like-minded community of individuals? Sign up here if you share our passion.

Call for Speakers
We are always looking for speakers to speak about: Career development (Women in Engineering, Personal Branding, Seeking Mentorship), Biomedical, Robotic, Product Development, Renewable energy, Sustainable Engineering, Thermal, New Manufacturing Process, Automotive, Self-driving, AI, Battery Technology and other Mechanical Engineering topics. Sign up here if you have projects to share.

Join ASME
Not a member of ASME yet? Joining ASME is the most important connection a current or future mechanical engineer can make. Why wait? Learn more about becoming a member at ASME Website



Why sponsoring us?
If you are an executive or proprietor, consider becoming a sponsor. We provide ongoing events for great brand exposure to the local engineering community and unique messaging platform that cuts across multiple audiences. If you are a manager, ASME SCVS can play a key role in the development of your employees. Also, the local mechanical engineering talent pool that you will get access to is unparalleled. 

ASME SCVS Sponsorship Packet

Click here to connect with us if you are interested in sponsorship.




Current Sponsors



ASME TechTalk - Discover the World of Biotech Consumable Design 


Abstract
This technical presentation will cover case studies of some successful and not so successful consumables. The design of the Abaxis

This is a technical presentation that will go over a collection of various analytical approaches to thermal and microfluidic problems. It will cover from the start of theory-based techniques from hand calculations to application-based techniques like finite element analysis (FEA). The technicality of the presentation is suitable for the working engineers and engineering students as well. Great place to gain insight on a possible career path or master's project.

Abstract
The presentation will be a short discussion and presentation various analytical approaches to thermal and microfluidic problems applied to prototype hardware, leading to a better understanding of the thermal and microfluidic behavior observed. Several methods that the speaker has utilized during parts of his forty-year career at companies such as Cepheid, Promega, Roche, and InSilixa. The approaches and methods are based on established thermal or fluidic theory. The material will include some technical equations, and the general idea on how to use them, but dragging attendees through the details of the math. The theories are based on fundamental analytical engineering tactics and most engineers will understand the approach.


Presenter
Mike Taylor has forty years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, with over thirty years in biotech and medical instrumentation and devices. He currently works at InSilixa as a Staff Mechanical Engineering and has a BSME from the University of Florida and an MSME from San Jose State University. During his career, he has worked in the areas of motion systems, thermal, vibration, stress analysis, fluidics, optomechanics, pneumatics, and mechanical and plastic part design. He is named on seventeen patents and is lead author on two peer-reviewed papers. 



Agenda
6:00 - 6:50 pm Registration and light snacks6:50 - 7:00 pm ASME Introduction and future events7:00 - 7:50 pm Technical talk7:50 - 8:00 pm Q&A8:00 - 8:30 pm Networking



Refund Policy
Due to the number of no shows from our previous Tech Talk events, the organization could not support the expense alone anymore. ASME will now be charging for all our tech talks and there are no refunds. Our Happy Hours, Thirsty Third Thursday, and our Monthly Business Meetings are still open to the public at no fee. Thank you for understanding!

Tickets at the Door
Tickets will be available at the door, but we cannot guarantee space and availability of refreshments and light dinner. The price is $5 ASME Members or Affiliated Members and $10 for non-ASME Members or Affiliated Members.



Call for Volunteers
As a not-for-profit membership organization runs solely by local volunteers, we are always seeking intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic volunteers who want to get involved through assisting with the delivery of our program. As well as those, want to share the passion of building an engineering community that inspires. Are you looking to build your leadership and management skills? Do you wish to develop a new technical skill set or learn about a new technological area? Do you seek a like-minded community of individuals? Sign up here if you share our passion.

Call for Speakers
We are always looking for speakers to speak about: Career development (Women in Engineering, Personal Branding, Seeking Mentorship), Biomedical, Robotic, Product Development, Renewable energy, Sustainable Engineering, Thermal, New Manufacturing Process, Automotive, Self-driving, AI, Battery Technology and other Mechanical Engineering topics. Sign up here if you have projects to share.

Join ASME
Not a member of ASME yet? Joining ASME is the most important connection a current or future mechanical engineer can make. Why wait? Learn more about becoming a member at ASME Website



Why sponsoring us?
If you are an executive or proprietor, consider becoming a sponsor. We provide ongoing events for great brand exposure to the local engineering community and unique messaging platform that cuts across multiple audiences. If you are a manager, ASME SCVS can play a key role in the development of your employees. Also, the local mechanical engineering talent pool that you will get access to is unparalleled. 

ASME SCVS Sponsorship Packet

Click here to connect with us if you are interested in sponsorship.




Current Sponsors



ASME TechTalk - Methods In Thermal And Microfluidic Analysis & Design

This is a technical presentation that will go over a collection of various analytical approaches to thermal and microfluidic problems. It wi

Abstract
In designing a radio controlled quadcopter drone, Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling played a significant role both in improving the aerodynamics and the cooling of the on-board electronics. Using CFD modeling, a rotating mesh region was placed around each rotor to predict the airflow from the rotors and air velocities around the arms and fuselage of the drone. By running the numerical model of the rotors, both the lift from the rotors and the drag imposed by the airflow around the arms of the drone could be predicted. The air velocity adjacent to the fuselage surfaces created areas of high and low pressure. By placing the intake vents at the high-pressure locations and the exhaust vents at the low-pressure locations, maximum airflow through the fuselage was obtained to cool the electronics and battery during flight.



Presented by: William Maltz
William Maltz is the president and founder of Electronic Cooling Solutions Inc. (ECS). He has 35 years of experience in the electronics industry and has been doing consulting since 1994. In 1998 he started ECS. In addition to consulting Mr. Maltz has been a key organizer for SemiTherm Symposium and for the IMAPS Advanced Technical Workshop on Thermal Management (now the SemiTherm Technologies Workshop). He has also participated as both a presenter and Session Chair for the ITherm and InterPack conferences and is currently involved in organizing Tech Talks for the ASME Santa Clara Valley Section. Before going into consulting, Mr. Maltz worked as a Thermal Engineer for the Amdahl Corporation and for Tandem Computers.



Agenda
6:00 - 6:50 pm Registration and light snacks6:50 - 7:00 pm ASME Introduction and future events7:00 - 7:50 pm Technical talk7:50 - 8:00 pm Q&A8:00 - 8:30 pm Networking



Refund Policy
Due to the high number of no shows, we have decided to charge all our tech talk events. We will not refund any no shows. At the door registrations are welcome, but cash only. Our Happy Hours and Business Meetings are still open to the public without cost!



Call for Volunteers
As a not-for-profit membership organization run solely by local volunteers, we are always seeking intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic volunteers who want to get involved through assisting with the delivery of our program as well as those want to share the passion of building an engineering community that inspires. Are you looking to build your leadership and management skills? Do you wish to develop a new technical skill set or learn about a new technological area? Do you seek like-minded community of individuals? Sign up here if you share our passion.

Call for Speakers
We are always looking for speakers to speak about: Career development (Women in Engineering, Personal Branding, Seeking Mentorship), Biomedical, Robotic, Product Development, Renewable energy, Sustainable Engineering, Thermal, New Manufacturing Process, Automotive, Self-driving, AI, Battery Technology and other Mechanical Engineering topics. Sign up here if you have projects or idea to share.

Join ASME
Not a member of ASME yet? Joining ASME is the most important connection a current or future mechanical engineer can make. Why wait? Learn more about becoming a member at ASME Website

Why sponsoring us?
If you are an executive or proprietor, consider becoming a sponsor. We provide ongoing events for great brand exposure to the local engineering community and unique messaging platform that cuts across multiple audiences. If you are a manager, ASME SCVS can play a key role in the development of your employees. In addition, the local mechanical engineering talent pool that you will get access to is unparalleled. 
ASME SCVS Sponsorship Packet



Current Sponsors


ASME TechTalk - The Role of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Drone Design

Abstract
In designing a radio controlled quadcopter drone, Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling played a significant role both in impro

Title: Development process of wearable devices through the eyes of a Mechanical Engineer

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A consulting development engineer will review the development process of wearable devices.The topic discussed will include:1. Development steps from the marketing requirements document to the production prototypes2. Typical challenges that often slow or stop the development process 3. Some sample of designed products4. Where the industry of wearable is going and why Innovative and challenging design samples based on some of his work in the last twenty-five years will be presented. Come listen and see innovative designs that amechanical consulting engineer to several industries encounters in his career. Learn the important process or steps one should follow to get the right design developed from concept through engineering to reality.



Presented by: Mark Brinkerhoff, PE
Mark Brinkerhoff, P.E. has been developing mechanical products for more than 25 years. A consulting development engineer with strong background in mechanical and industrial design. His company, Fusion Design, has done over 1200 projects here in Silicon Valley. He is an enthusiastic speaker and will be sharing his engineering and process development experiences in the wearable space development.



Agenda
6:00 - 6:50 pm Registration and light snacks6:50 - 7:00 pm ASME Introduction and future events7:00 - 7:50 pm Technical talk7:50 - 8:00 pm Q&A8:00 - 8:30 pm Networking



Refund Policy
Due to the high number of no shows, we decided that we will be charging all our future tech talk events. We will not refund any no shows. For active section volunteers, please contact the section for your discount codes for free admission. Our Happy Hours and Business Meetings are still open to the public with no cost. 



Call for Volunteers
As a not-for-profit membership organization run solely by local volunteers, we are always seeking intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic volunteers who want to get involved through assisting with the delivery of our program as well as those want to share the passion of building an engineering community that inspires. Are you looking to build your leadership and management skills? Do you wish to develop a new technical skill set or learn about a new technological area? Do you seek like-minded community of individuals? Sign up here if you share our passion.

Call for Speakers
We are always looking for speakers to speak about: Career development (Women in Engineering, Personal Branding, Seeking Mentorship), Biomedical, Robotic, Product Development, Renewable energy, Sustainable Engineering, Thermal, New Manufacturing Process, Automotive, Self-driving, AI, Battery Technology and other Mechanical Engineering topics. Sign up here if you have projects to share.

Join ASME
Not a member of ASME yet? Joining ASME is the most important connection a current or future mechanical engineer can make. Why wait? Learn more about becoming a member at ASME Website

Why sponsoring us?
If you are an executive or proprietor, consider becoming a sponsor. We provide ongoing events for great brand exposure to the local engineering community and unique messaging platform that cuts across multiple audiences. If you are a manager, ASME SCVS can play a key role in the development of your employees. In addition, the local mechanical engineering talent pool that you will get access to is unparalleled. 
ASME SCVS Sponsorship Packet



Current Sponsors


ASME TechTalk - Development process of wearable devices through the eyes of a Mechanical Engineer

Title: Development process of wearable devices through the eyes of a Mechanical Engineer

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A consulting development engineer will rev

Title: Atomic scale control of heat conduction in solids: How to achieve extremely low thermal conductivity

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Solids can be largely categorized into crystalline (ordered) and amorphous (disordered) materials. Due to disorder, amorphous materials naturally have low thermal conductivity; therefore, they are used extensively as heat insulators from daily applications such as rubber gloves to industrial applications such as thermopile detectors. However, despite decades of intense research efforts, precise understanding of thermal transport in amorphous materials is still lacking, leading to difficulties to carefully design and synthesize extremely low thermal conductivity materials. In this talk, recent research developments using atomic scale simulations and X-ray scattering experiments in thermal transport in amorphous materials are presented and possible ways of achieving extremely low thermal conductivity are discussed.

Presented by: Jaeyun Moon - Ph.D. Cadidate at California Institute of Technology
Jaeyun Moon graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) with B.S. in M.E. with the highest honor. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in M.E. at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and a visiting student at Stanford University/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory until his graduation in summer, 2019. For his Ph.D. research, he studies thermal transport in amorphous (glass) materials using molecular dynamics calculations and X-ray scattering experiments using synchrotron and free electron laser light sources. For his research, he received International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) Young Scientist award in 2019 and he is a recipient of Resnick Fellowship from the Resnick Sustainability Institute and Samsung Fellowship.

Agenda
6:00 - 6:50 pm Registration and light snacks6:50 - 7:00 pm ASME Introduction and future events7:00 - 7:50 pm Technical talk7:50 - 8:00 pm Q&A8:00 - 8:30 pm Networking

Call for Volunteers
As a not-for-profit membership organization run solely by local volunteers, we are always seeking intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic volunteers who want to get involved through assisting with the delivery of our program as well as those want to share the passion of building a engineering community that inspires.
Join ASME
Not a member of ASME yet? Joining ASME is the most important connection a current or future mechanical engineer can make. Why wait? Learn more about becomeing a member at https://bit.ly/1qG81cZ

Sponsors of the ASME Silicon Valley Section



ASME TechTalk - Atomic scale control of heat conduction in solids: How to achieve extremely low thermal conductivity

Title: Atomic scale control of heat conduction in solids: How to achieve extremely low thermal conductivity

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Solids can be largely c

Light’s L16 camera was born out of a simple question: How can we take quality photos with the least amount of gear? The goal was to create a tool that would allow the customer to focus on the moment, rather than the camera controls. Light is pioneering the era of the software-defined camera. Combining breakthrough optics technology with sophisticated computational software, Light cameras deliver high-quality imaging in a compact, cost-effective footprint. This revolutionary approach was first implemented in the award-winning Light L16 camera. This presentation will focus on the thermal considerations needed to ensure a high quality images, compact form factor, and cost-effective camera design. Innovative thermal management through the use of smart power components, software, and mechanical design.

Presented by: Juan Cruz - Sr. Staff Engineer, Light Labs Inc.
Juan Cruz graduated from San Jose State University with a ME Degree. In his professional career, he has worked in very large projects such as nuclear power plants to very small projects like an LED bulb. This experience has giving him the skills needed to be able to step back and look at the big picture for every project he works on and to deal with the basics to come up with solutions that are not over engineered.

Agenda
6:00 - 6:50 pm Registration and light snacks6:50 - 7:00 pm ASME Introduction and future events7:00 - 7:50 pm Technical talk7:50 - 8:00 pm Q&A8:00 - 8:30 pm Networking

Call for Volunteers
As a not-for-profit membership organization run solely by local volunteers, we are always seeking intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic volunteers who want to get involved through assisting with the delivery of our program as well as those want to share the passion of building a engineering community that inspires.
Join ASME
Not a member of ASME yet? Joining ASME is the most important connection a current or future mechanical engineer can make. Why wait? Learn more about becomeing a member at https://bit.ly/1qG81cZ

Sponsors of the ASME Silicon Valley Section




ASME TechTalk - Power Management And Thermal Considerations Used On Light’s L16 Computational Imaging Camera

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