About Engineer Innovation: Conversations about Industry 4.0, Engineering AI/ML, Digital Twin, & Computer Aided Engineering.
Engineer Innovation is a podcast by engineers for engineers, delving into the future of engineering simulation and testing.
Our guests share their expertise on how cutting-edge technologies drive engineering innovation: the emerging industrial metaverse, MBSE, comprehensive digital twin, artificial intelligence (AI), and edge computing.
Cutting through the hype, we have practical conversations about what truly matters to engineers across various industries.
Join us to explore where ideas turn into reality and how simulations fuel innovation.
Resistance is (not) Futile! Strapping Jet Engines to an 1880s Paddle Steamer
Guests: Dimitri Ponkratov (Marine Director, Siemens Digital Industries Software),
Rui Lopes (Postdoc, Chalmers University)
Host: Stephen Ferguson
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Engineer Innovation Podcast, we explore one of the most surprising engineering experiments of the 20th century—strapping jet engines to an 1880s paddle steamer to solve the problem of ship resistance testing! Our guests, Dimitri Ponkratov and Rui Lopes, walk us through the rediscovery of this post-war experiment and explain how it’s influencing cutting-edge ship design today.
Dimitri shares the fascinating history of the Lucy Ashton, a paddle steamer refitted with jet engines in the 1950s to isolate ship resistance from propeller effects. Meanwhile, Rui discusses the ongoing international workshop using modern computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to validate this historic data, and how their findings could revolutionize the future of shipbuilding.
Key Topics Discussed:
Full-scale ship resistance testing: challenges and breakthroughs
The 1950s experiment involving jet engines on the Lucy Ashton
How historical data is shaping modern CFD models and simulations
Insights from the JoRes Joint Research Initiative and Chalmers University workshop
The implications of this research for future ship design and performance testing
Show Highlights:
[03:25] Dimitri introduces the concept of ship resistance and explains the challenges of isolating different components in real-world tests.
[09:00] The story behind the Lucy Ashton and the ingenious 1950s experiment that used jet engines to solve a naval engineering puzzle.
[14:45] Ruy shares the success of their international workshop, where 47 groups are participating to validate this unique data set using modern CFD tools.
[25:20] A look at the impact of human error in ship simulations and how workshops like this help refine industry practices.
[30:00] Reflections on the historical significance of the Lucy Ashton and its continued role in maritime innovation.
Resources Mentioned:
Lucy Ashton on Wikipedia
Chalmers University Workshop on Ship Resistance Testing
JoRes Joint Research Initiative
18 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
Trisolaris: From CERN to 3 body problem with Matt Kenzie
In this episode, Dr. Matt Kenzie, an Associate Professor at Cambridge University, dives into the intricate world of experimental particle physics. He shares his journey into the field, highlighting the pivotal moments and discoveries that shaped his career. The discussion also explores the current challenges facing the Standard Model, the technological advancements driving the field forward and what the future holds for particle detection and the development of next-generation collider technologies.
Key Takeaways:
The journey into particle physics often involves unexpected paths and key discoveries that shape a researcher’s career.
Addressing the limitations of the Standard Model is crucial for uncovering new physics and advancing our understanding of the universe.
Technological advancements and collaboration are driving the future of particle detection, paving the way for more powerful and precise collider experiments.
This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering and manufacturing together to build a better digital future.
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Relevant links:
Dr. Matt Kenzie https://www.phy.cam.ac.uk/staff/dr-matt-kenzie
▶️ About Simcenter:
Engineering departments today must develop smart products that integrate mechanical functions with electronics and controls. They should utilize new materials and
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Simcenter™ software uniquely combines system simulation, 3D CAE and tests, to help predict performance across all critical attributes, early and throughout the entire product lifecycle. By combining physics-based simulations with insights gained from data analytics, Simcenter helps you optimize design, and deliver innovations faster and with greater confidence.
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4 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
Digital Threads in Semiconductor Engineering
In this episode of the Engineer Innovation Podcast, host Stephen Ferguson is joined by two experts from Siemens—David Corey, VP of Semiconductor Industry Sales, and Dr. Andras Vass-Varnai, Business Development Leader—to explore the latest trends and challenges in semiconductor technology.
Our conversation covers the economic limits of Moore’s Law, the increasing complexity of semiconductor packages, and the critical role of digital threads in streamlining design and manufacturing processes. David and Andres break down how digital threads connect data across all stages of product development, helping companies manage the growing complexity of semiconductor design and production. The episode also delves into how simulation and automation are revolutionizing the industry, and the hard lessons learned from COVID’s impact on global supply chains.
Whether you’re curious about the future of your smartphone’s chips or deeply involved in the semiconductor industry, this episode offers valuable insights into the innovations that are driving the future of electronics.
Key Topics Discussed:
Moore’s Law and its economic limits in the semiconductor industry
The rise of advanced semiconductor packaging and heterogeneous integration
What digital threads are and how they connect every stage of semiconductor development
The importance of data management and simulation in reducing time-to-market
Lessons from COVID: How global supply chains adapted and what’s changing moving forward
Real-world applications of digital threads in semiconductor manufacturing
Notable Quotes:
"Digital threads are not just buzzwords; they're the backbone of how companies are managing complexity and driving innovation."
"The semiconductor industry might be hitting the limits of Moore’s Law economically, but innovation is just getting started."
Resources & Links:
Learn more about Siemens' work in the semiconductor industry: Siemens Digital Industries
Follow David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-corey-siemens/
Follow Andras on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andras-vass-varnai/
More about digital threads in manufacturing: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/simcenter/digitalizing-the-semiconductor-industry/
Episode Highlights:
[02:30] David Corey discusses the economic realities facing the semiconductor industry and the shifting focus on packaging.
[10:45] Dr. Andres Vasvane explains how digital threads streamline product development and the impact of simulation.
[18:00] The importance of a flexible supply chain and how companies are using digital threads to move data more efficiently.
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Resistance is (not) Futile!
Published 26 Sept 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So the situation when you have the model, like smaller size model in the in a turbine tank, I mean, you can run quite a lot of experiments with this with this model. And normally, so those experiments, they let's say split in the three parts, it's resistance when the the hull is told in a turbine tank without propeller, then it's called a propeller open water when the only propeller is told in the turbine tank or a station tunnel, and self -propulsion. So when the propeller and all the working together in the turbine tank. So obviously, if you're talking about the real environment, there is kind of no way to separate the propeller out of the hull. […]
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