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This episode of 'Getting Technetical' takes us on an insightful journey through the Hydrogen Technology Exhibition in Bremen. We feature Tom Ludwell, Market Manager for Aerospace, Racing, and Turbo Machinery at Technetics Group, who offers a comprehensive overview of the event and Technetics' pivotal role in the evolving hydrogen technology landscape. Ludwell delves into the intricate challenges and pioneering advancements in hydrogen applications, from sealing technologies in dynamic environments to the potential of hydrogen in energy generation and beyond. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on how Technetics is navigating and shaping the future of the hydrogen industry, marking a significant stride towards sustainable technological solutions.

About the guest:

Tom Ludwell is the Market Manager for Aerospace, Turbomachinery, and Racing at Technetics Group, where he provides innovative sealing solutions to meet the highly challenging requirements of these dynamic sectors.

This episode of 'Getting Technetical' takes us on an insightful journey through the Hydrogen Technology Exhibition in Bremen. We feature Tom Ludwell, Market Manager for Aerospace, Racing, and Turbo Machinery at Technetics Group, who offers a comprehensive overview of the event and Technetics' pivotal role in the evolving hydrogen technology landscape. Ludwell delves into the intricate challenges and pioneering advancements in hydrogen applications, from sealing technologies in dynamic environments to the potential of hydrogen in energy generation and beyond. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on how Technetics is navigating and shaping the future of the hydrogen industry, marking a significant stride towards sustainable technological solutions.

About the guest:

Tom Ludwell is the Market Manager for Aerospace, Turbomachinery, and Racing at Technetics Group, where he provides innovative sealing solutions to meet the highly challenging requirements of these dynamic sectors.

In this comprehensive episode of Getting Technetical, hydrogen expert Professor Bruno Pollet explores the role of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. First, Professor Pollet provides an introduction to hydrogen's potential applications and benefits, such as its high energy content and use in fuel cells, which emit only water as a byproduct. Second, Professor Pollet delves into the challenges and intricacies of hydrogen production, discussing both low-carbon and renewable methods. Professor Pollet emphasizes the urgent need for innovation to minimize CO2 emissions in hydrogen production, aiming for a more sustainable future. From the basics of hydrogen as an energy source to the cutting-edge research in its production methods, this episode offers a thorough look into the potential and challenges of hydrogen in the quest for decarbonization. Whether you're new to the subject or a seasoned professional, you'll find valuable insights into the rapidly evolving world of hydrogen energy.

In this comprehensive episode of Getting Technetical, hydrogen expert Professor Bruno Pollet explores the role of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. First, Professor Pollet provides an introduction to hydrogen's potential applications and benefits, such as its high energy content and use in fuel cells, which emit only water as a byproduct. Second, Professor Pollet delves into the challenges and intricacies of hydrogen production, discussing both low-carbon and renewable methods. Professor Pollet emphasizes the urgent need for innovation to minimize CO2 emissions in hydrogen production, aiming for a more sustainable future. From the basics of hydrogen as an energy source to the cutting-edge research in its production methods, this episode offers a thorough look into the potential and challenges of hydrogen in the quest for decarbonization. Whether you're new to the subject or a seasoned professional, you'll find valuable insights into the rapidly evolving world of hydrogen energy.

What trends can innovators look to for fueling clean energy transformation? This year’s Turbo Expo 2023 offered plenty of possibilities.

Rising global temperatures and environmental challenges are not just headlines but catalysts for change. The race to pioneer a sustainable future is on, and hydrogen energy emerges as a potential frontrunner. With recent studies spotlighting hydrogen’s pivotal role in the clean energy matrix, the question arises: Is hydrogen the revolution the world has been waiting for?

Which innovations are truly propelling the clean energy transformation, and how poised is the world to welcome this change?

In this episode of Getting Technetical, host Bobby Brill examines the clean energy transformation and how Technetics’ is fueling hydrogen innovation. Brill’s guests, Tyler Noyes, Shivani Rudradat, and Elaine Motyka from the Technetics Group, provide critical takeaways from Turbo Expo 2023 and the technological advancements making a clean energy transformation possible.

Discussion Highlights:

• The groundbreaking revelations from the ASME Turbo Expo

• The potential of hydrogen as a transformative clean energy source, especially its implications for the aviation sector

• Technetics' pioneering approach to clean energy, with a focus on their innovative “acoustic felt metal.”

About the Guests:

Elaine Motyka, boasting over twenty-five years in the industry, is the Principal Materials Engineer at Technetics Group. Her unwavering commitment to innovation has solidified her position at Technetics for the past fourteen years. Shivani Rudradat, the dynamic Product Manager for seals and materials in North America, has been with Technetics for a decade. Her role involves envisioning the future trajectory of the company’s innovations. Tyler Noyes, stationed in Columbia, South Carolina, functions as the R&D Test Engineer while pursuing his PhD at the University of South Carolina. His expertise ranges from hands-on customer testing to cutting-edge research endeavors.

There is at least one market growing despite fears of a global recession and it’s not on everyone’s radar: the aerospace industry. The industry, which has seen steady growth with the continuous development of innovative technologies, posted a robust Q2 and Q3 in the market. But what is indicating this and what might affect its’ futures?

On this episode of Getting Technetical, host Tyler Kern chats with Technetics’ Director of Strategy for North America, Jason Riggs, about the Q2 and Q3 outlook for the aerospace industry. Kern and Riggs discuss…

1) Which factors to consider when looking at market futures

2) What specific companies, like Airbus and Embraer, are doing to continue their growth

3) What the year-on-year growth outlook was and the overall trends in the marketplace

“So, if your business is connected to Airbus, narrow-bodied jets, you’re in great shape. If your business is connected to the F-35 joint strike fighter, you’re in great shape. These are kind of some of the areas within commercial and defense that just continue to really dominate, frankly,” explained Riggs.

As the Director of Strategy, Riggs is responsible for the development and deployment of multiple North American sites. He has been with Technetics for just under a decade. Riggs earned his BS from Arizona State University in Mechanical Engineering and his MBA from the University of Phoenix.

The CHIPS and Science ACT, signed into law on August 9th, is a bipartisan effort to provide federal funding to encourage the construction of U.S. microprocessor manufacturing facilities. Steven Hill, President of Technetics Semi, spoke with Global Semiconductor Alliance’s CEO, Jodi Shelton, on how this law will impact semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and globally.

Before the CHIPS and Science ACT, the U.S. lagged behind other major players in the semiconductor industry, countries such as China and Taiwan, something Shelton and Hill hoped would change now that the act is the law. The law provides $39 billion to help fund semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. “The CHIPS Act is not specific to U.S. companies,” Hill said. “It’s for the key players in the industry. Companies like TSMC and Samsung are included, not only Intel, global foundries, Micron, Wolfspeed will benefit.”

The semiconductor ecosystem is a complex web of innovation and technology that plays a significant role in the world economy, and it’s an exciting time for the U.S. to up its game. “It’s amazing the amount of applications that semiconductor devices go in today,” Hill said. “When you think about EVs and autonomous driving, and you talk about the cloud, the cloud’s enabled by semiconductor devices. So, high-performance computing, data centers, there are so many applications for semiconductor devices.”

Because of all the applications requiring state-of-the-art semiconductors, a more developed workforce is needed to grow this business, predicted to grow to more than a trillion dollars over the next several years. “We have to attract talent to this industry,” Shelton said. “We have to take advantage of being in the spotlight and get those kids in universities focused on an engineering degree, and it’s hard to do that, but we must encourage them. At the end of the day, this is an amazing industry to be part of.”

There has been advancement in the use of clean energy sources. There are variations in these renewable sources on a daily and seasonal basis. Therefore, there is a need for energy conservation when wind or sun is not adequate. Hydrogen has been identified as a potential green energy source.

On this special episode of Getting Technetical powered by Technetics, host Tyler Kern chats with Dr. William Mustain, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of South Carolina, to help shed more light on developments in green hydrogen research. The two discuss:

• The various applications of hydrogen, including fuel cells and fuel infrastructure
• How industry-university partnerships help advance research
• How advancements in electrolysis research help uncover faster and more cost-effective methods of producing green hydrogen

“The most rewarding aspect of the journey is watching things designed in the laboratory become incorporated into solving real-life problems,” said Dr. Mustain.

Dr. William Mustain is a Professor and researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of South Carolina. He is the Chair of the Electrochemical Society Energy Technology Division and earned his PhD from Illinois Institute of Technology.