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Is golf one of those sports you think of as high tech? Do you imagine CAD specialists gathered behind the caddy and the golf professional, lending their engineering insight to the power and accuracy of the swing? : https://zurl.co/aJyA

Is golf one of those sports you think of as high tech? Do you imagine CAD specialists gathered behind the caddy and the golf professional, lending their engineering insight to the power and accuracy of the swing? : https://zurl.co/aJyA

Is golf one of those sports you think of as high tech? Do you imagine CAD specialists gathered behind the caddy and the golf professional, lending their engineering insight to the power and accuracy of the swing? : https://zurl.co/aJyA

Check out our latest project with Mastercam, GROB Systems, Inc., EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, and 5th Axis Workholding!—a one-piece aluminum goalie mask. VERICUT ensured flawless execution by simulating and verifying every line of code before machining. Watch the video to see this precision in action! #VERICUT #Manufacturing #Engineering #Simulation #Mastercam 

Aerodynamic drag matters a lot in speed-based sports like competitive cycling, speed skating, and others. Our study with researchers at Lassonde School of Engineering - York University and the University of Toronto, which includes Philippe Lavoie, Vahid Nasr Esfahani, Ph.D., Vidushan Rajavarothayam, and in partnership with Kevin Quan, who provided financial support along with an NSERC Alliance Grant, is more than just theoretical. It focuses on the practical application of fabric seam geometry and customized fabric roughness to reduce aerodynamic drag. This research will support the development of speed suits, making athletes faster in real-world competitive scenarios. In our work, we show that a fabric seam can be used as an aerodynamic trip, transitioning the boundary layer to turbulence and decreasing the impact of the wake on the drag. In conjunction with custom fabric roughness patterns, drag reduction can be enhanced. We observed drag reductions of up to 45% over a bluff body (circular cylinder) representing a limb of an athlete. See the link below for the full journal article published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. https://lnkd.in/gyCW-Vf7

Hard to believe more teams aren't using FEA in wakesurf board design... Just another one of those tools we're using to engineer the highest performing wakesurf board. Check out more at 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUjpD8uU

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Thanks to the National Asphalt Pavement Association, J. Richard Willis, and Brett Williams for hosting a great Balanced Mix Design Implementation Working Group Meeting at their offices in Greenbelt, MD! Even though I had to leave early today due to an early flight and an emerging issue on the home DOT front, I think it was a great meeting. We discussed some fundamental issues over the past 48hrs. Key to that discussion are the current "approaches" to BMD, i.e., A,B,C,or D. Now that the industry has been working on this in earnest for the last few years, the concept has emerged that following the 'approach' model isn't really achieving the end goal of BMD. More simply, if you think you have achieved 'BMD' by following Approach A, there are at least 30 industry professionals who disagree with that. Simply adding performance testing ON TOP of all existing metrics is not the point. To better explain it... we all have examples of mixes that have performed even though they 'failed' horribly on paper, and vice versa. The point here being, should we toss out a mix that meets Hamburg, CT, RT, and any other test we throw at it - but the VMA is to 'low' or the VTM is 'high'? What good, then, is the performance evaluation? Not to let the cat out of the bag, but the analogy of martial art 'belts' has been used to further the concept of BMD 'steps' or 'levels' instead of 'approaches' to better explain the goal of this effort. Think of the cliché "perfection is not a destination but a road" (I like the "Remo Williams" version of this cliché, using 'road' instead of 'journey' 😉😉😉). Suffice it to say, the game's a foot, and expect to see and hear more discussion on this point. And that was only 1/6th of what we covered!! All the more reason I will do my level best to get back into 'the mix' once my move from State DOT to FHWA become permanent.

New Balance's Supercomp Elite 3 has a very unique plate. You'd expect to see a plate in NB's line of high performance racers. What you might not expect are a few NB-specific engineering choices to fine-tune the performance of this supershoe. 1. Plate shape The "EnergyArc" plate is shaped... like an arc. The carbon-fiber layup has a flat construction through the forefoot, yet bends in the shape of an upside down "U" beneath the arch / heel. I'm thinking this may increase stiffness, but it seems to risk stability when paired with their superplush FuelCell foam. (I wore it for 5 half marathons and didn't notice, but I land further forward than many distance runners) 2. Plate density The density of the carbon fibers varies throughout the plate, with the lowest density region appearing under the midfoot. You find less fibers and can see they're spread further apart than the rest of the plate. This would almost certainly increase the flexibility of the plate where the athlete's foot bends most. 3. Plate Porosity Within the region of less fiber, we also find more air. This is likely NOT a defect, and rather an intentional manufacturing choice to further increase the flexibility (both lateral and torsional) within the energy return system.

golf ball Two-piece construction Unique cover consists of triple ionomer resins which provides incredible soft feeling for golfers. Big core reduces side spin and increases landing accuracy Low Compression softer core and thinner cover with optimized dimple design can improve lift force of flight, increase velocity, reduce back spin which leads to outstanding distance, stable flight trajectory in the strong wind.