Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast Episode 102: Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation
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Mar 21, 2025 In this discussion, Chuck Ward, former Chief of Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies at AFRL, shares his extensive experience in materials science accumulated over 36 years in the Air Force. He delves into the innovative aims of the Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation journal, spotlighting its role in open science and data publishing. Chuck emphasizes the importance of dynamic methods in materials research and advocates for transformative practices in academic publishing, ultimately pushing for more collaborative efforts in the research community.
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A Data Sharing Breakthrough
- Taylor Sparks shared a story about a company wanting raw data access in 2012, which was novel at the time.
- This opened his eyes to the power of digital data and machine learning in materials science.
Making Materials a Design Variable
- IMMI aims to integrate materials and manufacturing through computational and experimental tools.
- The goal is to make materials a true variable in engineering design, overcoming static data sheets.
IMMI's Focus on Novelty
- IMMI focuses on publishing new approaches and impactful insights over routine applications.
- It seeks contributions that provide significant advances in methods or understanding.