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Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Pumps, Valves, Hydrostatic Drives and Propulsion Systems
Expert has over 47 years experience designing and applying fluid power systems. He has applied hydraulic and pneumatic components as well as automatic lube systems in industrial applications such as metal processing, material handling, chemical processing, and manufacturing. In mobile…
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and High-Technology Light Sources, Turnkey Operations, etc.
Expert has devoted a significant portion of his career to the development of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) devices, equipment, and processes. These include: placement, cleaning, solder reflow equipment, components, component design, component packaging for automatic placement, and processing of the…
Biomedical Device Engineering
BIOMEDICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT; MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT; NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. Expert has dedicated his career to the research, design, development, engineering, and manufacturing of biomedical devices and instruments. Expert has directed medical device new product development projects and a product…
Reactive Metals
A significant portion of Expert's career centered on the reduction of titanium tetrachloride, using magnesium and/or sodium to obtain titanium metal. In particular, one portion was involved with the high-capacity production of molten titanium directly via a flow reactor. This…
Non-Stick Coatings, Thermal Spray Coatings
Expert has developed several ceramic, metal and carbide coatings and powder manufacturing processes for producing composite powders. He has consulted with numerous businesses on use of coatings for wear, corrosion, thermal barrier, electronic applications, release and non-stick coatings. Expert developed…
Project Management
Expert is the leading recognized expert on project management software. He has been responsible, either as manager or consultant, for the selection of project management software products for over four dozen organizations. He has contributed to the design and development…
Food Process Engineering
A thought leader in Food Processing, Food Extrusion, and Food Processing Equipment, Expert is known for his experience in food process engineering -- primarily in process scale-up, process development, and troubleshooting. He has done a great deal of work in…
Total Quality Management
QUALITY; QUALITY CONTROL; QUALITY ASSURANCE. Expert has spent a significant portion of his career in the area of quality, quality control, and quality assurance. He has been a Quality Assurance Manager for three different industries since 1984. As such, he…
Machine Design, Automation, Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Robotics, Product Design, Cont
Expert has had many years of experience in machine design. This has included machine life analysis and the design of DC motors, hydraulic systems, fasteners, bearings, compact transmission systems, and couplings. He has designed and built several robotic systems under…
Food Microbiology, Toxicology, Preservation, and Spoilage; Yeasts; Clostridia; Botulinum Toxin
Expert's primary area of research is the study of botulinum toxin in the gram-positive pathogen Clostridium botulinum. Much of his work has been devoted to methods for the prevention of toxin formation in foods. He has also contributed to the…