Ben Thomas

A "digital materials scientist", developing characterisation, simulation and data workflows for Materials 4.0. #Python #Javascript #OpenSource #OpenData

[Efi Fragkou @efifr]

Meet the 2023 @iom3 YPLC finalists!
'Programmable microstructures: Unleashing the potential of engineering alloys with metal additive manufacturing'
Henry Saunders (North East)
Register to attend: https://t.co/hMW9vqVLSv #YPLC2023 @RoyceInstitute @SMEA1894 @sheffielduni

[Malvern Panalytical @newsfrom_MP]

In powder bed #additivemanufacturing, consistency is key. The Materials Processing Institute has developed some handy morphological classifications for powders that give anyone working with these materials a great framework. https://t.co/0I4gc9NhEM

#malvernpanalytical

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@mapphub Something worth looking into for metal powders? 😁

[Matthew Wilkinson @MWilkinsonsPhD]

Delighted to share "Predicting pharmaceutical powder flow from microscopy images using deep learning" has been published in the @RoySocChem's @digital_rsc journal.
Thank you to my fellow @EPSRC_CMAC co-authors!!!
https://t.co/xF9vKkirOC
#OpenAccess #deeplearning #pharmaceuticals

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@mapphub

[StructureOfMaterials @SoM_esrf]

Next #weekendusers @UCLEngineering use DED-based powder rig for #additivemanufacturing studies #insitu with high-speed #radiography @esrfsynchrotron . #synchrotron #EBS #photonics

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@taylordsparks It’s exciting when a shaped part pops out of the moulds for sure. I’m not formally involved with the equipment anymore (AM + informatics) but I can put you in touch with the right folks if you wanted a chat?

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@taylordsparks Yes, but might not have seen the two machines in all their glory if you were only upstairs 😁 Both are from FCT. The smaller one can do 10-80mm diameter samples. The larger, 250mm samples. Research mainly sintering near-net shapes, recycling metal powders and bonding materials.

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@sallylweston @BristolUni @cabotinstitute @BristolUniWater Congratulations Sally 🎉🎉🎉

[Open Research TUoS @OpenResShef]

"Data for: Loss performance of an additively manufactured axial flux machine stator with an eddy-current limiting structure..." by Alexander Goodall et al just published on #SheffieldORDA https://t.co/NOs0JJ7Fu3

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@aconity3d Ahh, I would have loved to enter this. What was the competition criteria?

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@samwake @BeechesWalkley @Veolia That looks like the top of Walkley Road. Blind corner, cars parked for 100m on on side of a narrow road, terrible to try and drive through at a busy time. I see people mounting the pavement all the time there as the corner is always snarled up. Lots of road rage too 🫤

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@RobertDeffley @LunchBobs @nvmuk

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

Early Xmas presents from a friend who went to Japan recently. Motivation to fix my non-functioning SNES controller. Anyone recognise the top game? @nvmuk

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@cptalbertwesker @nvmuk Great tip 😁 thanks. That might help with a future car-boot/charity shop find too.

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@LunchBobs @nvmuk 🎉🎉 That didnt take long at all 😁 Your prize is a photo of the store it came from. SNES retro heaven!

[Rob Snell @DrRobSnell]

Some snap-off, pre-mounted weld tracks (234) that just need a quick polish. Tried a few new laser strategies to hopefully make weld track analysis faster and more useful. @RoyceSheffield @mapphub #additivemanufacturing #3Dprinting

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@FullControlXYZ @brendonbuilds @Duet3D @E3DOnline @FreddieHong1 @BeAM_3DPrinting @fshbf2 Head/nozzle(s) move in XYZ, table rotates freely in C and the cradle swings +\- 90 degrees in B. Generally we let the Sinumeric NC unit do the heavy work of interpolating angles/displacements but we could also feed things in manually if required.

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@FullControlXYZ @brendonbuilds @Duet3D @E3DOnline @FreddieHong1 @BeAM_3DPrinting @fshbf2 I’d have to check the intersection coords once I’m back in the office.

[Ben Thomas @BenThomasTi]

@FullControlXYZ @brendonbuilds @Duet3D @E3DOnline @FreddieHong1 Its a @BeAM_3DPrinting Magic 800. XYZBC. Some conformal cladding or feature addition builds would be absolutely ideal to shoot for 😁@fshbf2