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Solid State Sound: A "Hot" Topic, Andrew Barnard Nov 2016

Solid State Sound: A "Hot" Topic, Andrew Barnard

TechTalks

As seen with the latest iPhone 7 release, traditional audio components can now be a limiting factor in technology design. What if we could make a loudspeaker with no moving parts and virtually no weight? Carbon nanotube loudspeakers are such devices. They create sound using heat oscillations, as opposed to a moving diaphragm. They have the thickness of only a handful of carbon atoms, are flexible and stretchable. In this TechTalk I’ll discuss the carbon nanotube loudspeaker and the design challenges in maturing this intriguing technology.


Wearable Electronics, Human-Centered Monitoring, Ye Sarah Sun Nov 2016

Wearable Electronics, Human-Centered Monitoring, Ye Sarah Sun

TechTalks

Non-contact solution in wearable electronics: A conventional clinical system requires the use of wet electrodes that are in contact with skin using conductive gel to acquire physiological signals. Those systems can acquire high quality signals but may not be feasible for a long-term purpose due to the skin irritation and allergic contact dermatitis. The emerging of human-centered monitoring calls for alternative solutions. Recent technological advances enable capacitive measurement that can acquire signals through cloth or even with an air gap in wearable condition. In this TechTalk I will introduce the non-contact solution in wearable electronics.


Me-Em 2015-16 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jan 2016

Me-Em 2015-16 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Annual Reports

Table of Contents

  • Alumni: Leading with Simulation
  • Education: Simulating the Future
  • Faculty: Advancing Simulation
  • Graduate Seminar Series
  • Enrollment & Degrees
  • Graduates
  • Department News
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Alumni
  • Donors
  • Contracts & Grants
  • Patents & Publications


Integration And Testing Of An Advanced Conformable Cng Tank In A Full-Sized Light-Duty Pickup, Abayomi Famuyiwa Jan 2016

Integration And Testing Of An Advanced Conformable Cng Tank In A Full-Sized Light-Duty Pickup, Abayomi Famuyiwa

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

Michigan Technological University is collaborating with Southwestern Energy and REL Inc. to develop and integrate a compressed natural gas (CNG) matrix tank that enables efficient packaging, increases range, and reduced cost for CNG vehicle applications. The vehicle being used in this project is a light-duty pickup truck to take advantage of the open space underneath the body and bed of the vehicle. With today’s cylindrical CNG tanks consuming cargo space, a solution is to develop a tank capable of being shaping to the underbody of the truck to free cargo space. University faculty and graduate students utilizes Finite Element Analysis …


Methodology For Analyzing Epoxy-Cnt Phononic Crystals For Wave Attenuation And Guiding, Madhu Kolati Jan 2016

Methodology For Analyzing Epoxy-Cnt Phononic Crystals For Wave Attenuation And Guiding, Madhu Kolati

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

Phononic crystals (PhnCs) control, direct and manipulate sound waves to achieve wave guiding and attenuation. This dissertation presents methodology for analyzing nanotube materials based phononic crystals to achieve control over sound, vibration and stress mitigation. Much of the analytical work presented is in identifying frequency band gaps in which sound or vibration cannot propagate through these PhnCs. Wave attenuation and mitigation analysis is demonstrated using finite element simulation. Engineering principles from current research areas of solid mechanics, solid-state physics, elasto-dynamics, mechanical vibrations and acoustics are employed for the methodology. A considerable effort is put to show that these PhnCs can …


Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2015, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Sep 2015

Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2015, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2015, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jun 2015

Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2015, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2015, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Mar 2015

Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2015, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em 2014-15 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jan 2015

Me-Em 2014-15 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Annual Reports

Table of Contents

  • Human-centered Engineering
  • Endowed Department Chair
  • Enrollment & Degrees
  • Graduates
  • Department News
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Alumni
  • Donors
  • Contracts & Grants
  • Patents & Publications
  • Faculty & Staff Directory


Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2014, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Dec 2014

Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2014, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2014, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Sep 2014

Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2014, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2014, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jun 2014

Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2014, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2014, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Mar 2014

Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2014, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em 2013-14 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jan 2014

Me-Em 2013-14 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Annual Reports

Table of Contents

  • Human-Centered Engineering
  • Enrollment & Degrees
  • Graduates
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Alumni
  • Donors
  • Contracts & Grants
  • Patents & Publications


Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2013, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Dec 2013

Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2013, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2013, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Sep 2013

Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2013, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2013, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jun 2013

Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2013, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2013, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Mar 2013

Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2013, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em 2012-13 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jan 2013

Me-Em 2012-13 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Annual Reports

Table of Contents

  • Research Centers
  • Students
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Alumni
  • Contracts & Grants
  • Publications


Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2012, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Dec 2012

Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2012, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2012, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Sep 2012

Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2012, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2012, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jun 2012

Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2012, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2012, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Mar 2012

Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2012, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Dec 2011

Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Sep 2011

Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jun 2011

Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Mar 2011

Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em 2011 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jan 2011

Me-Em 2011 Annual Report, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Annual Reports

Table of Contents

  • ME-EM: 85 Years of Excellence
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Enrollment & Degrees
  • Alumni
  • Resources
  • Graduates


Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Dec 2010

Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Sep 2010

Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.