Advanced manufacturing Podcasts
Ian Hutchings discusses Leonardo da Vinci and friction
In this podcast, Professor Ian Hutchings, Head of the IfM's Inkjet Research Centre and GKN Professor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks about how he came across some notes by Leonardo da Vinci which he realised represented the first systematic study of the laws of friction.
50 Years of Working at The Speed of Light
2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Laser (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation). The science has evolved from a series of curious instruments conceived and produced by a handful of scientists, to one of the most important scientific inventions of all time.
Inkjet printing in micro-manufacturing: opportunities and limitations
Professor Ian Hutchings, GKN Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at the IfM, discusses the possibilities of using ink-jet printing technology for manufacturing very small things out of metal, ceramics and polymers.
