Beyond Smart Manufacturing
Speaker: Glenn S. Daehn, Mars G. Fontana Professor of Metallurgical Engineering, The Ohio State University.
Glenn S. Daehn
Mars G. Fontana Professor of Metallurgical Engineering
The Ohio State University
Monday, November 11
12:00 - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Location: Callaway/GTMI bldg.,
Auditorium, room 101
Lunch provided for in-person attendees on a first come first serve basis.
If you can’t join us in-person, Zoom link: https://gatech.zoom.us/j/94192905022?pwd=WdMBv2JZaKrj2W8QeaWx0PbNCUI101.1
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Abstract:
Recent academic literature in manufacturing focuses heavily on topics like Manufacturing 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing, where data collection and AI-driven control are central. The NSF's HAMMER Engineering Research Center (ERC) is a 10-year, 5-university project that aims to revolutionize manufacturing with new tools, such as robotic blacksmithing. Unlike traditional methods that rely on force, HAMMER-ERC emphasizes precision control to transform the shape and microstructure of materials. This presentation will outline HAMMER's research agenda, as well as its plans for education, engagement, and economic development.
About Glenn S. Daehn:
Daehn is the Mars G. Fontana Professor of Metallurgical Engineering at The Ohio State University and Director of the NSF Engineering Research Center HAMMER, which focuses on revolutionizing manufacturing through digital deformation technologies. His research spans manufacturing process innovation, particularly in impulse-based processes for joining, shaping, and cutting materials. He also played roles in founding the LIFT Manufacturing USA Institute and Ohio State’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) and the Ohio Manufacturing Institute. Beyond research, he contributes to K-12 STEM education and advocates for manufacturing policy, emphasizing the role of land-grant universities. Daehn holds a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Stanford University and a B.S. from Northwestern University.
