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Friday, November 8, 2024 - 11:00 a.m.

Babak Raeisinia
Co-founder and Head of Applications & Partnerships
Machina Labs

"Robocraftsman Platform - Unlocking Scale and Agility in Manufacturing of Metallic and Non-metallic Structures"

Zoom link | Passcode: 725602

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Abstract:  In this presentation we will look at how Digital & Robotic Forming can impact manufacturing across different sectors.  An overview of different applications and the impact of the technology are reviewed.  We will also examine what it takes to start a Digital & Robotic Forming company and accordingly, outline the general considerations in starting an advanced, software- and hardware-based manufacturing business.  Special attention will be given to the journey of such a company from its early, so-called seed stage to its growth stage where factors such as maintaining a strong, healthy company culture will gain an equal footing to company’s technical goals.  Lastly, we will examine the role of different stakeholders, including public and private sector entities, in assuring a robust Digital & Robotic Forming manufacturing base can be established.

Biography: Babak Raeisinia is the co-founder and head of applications and partnerships at Machina Labs. Babak oversees development of new applications and technical partnerships at Machina Labs. He holds a PhD in materials engineering from the University of British Columbia in Canada. He previously led the Integrated Computational Materials Science and Engineering (ICME) effort and exploratory projects portfolio at Novelis, the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world's largest recycler of aluminum. He has worked on a variety of metal manufacturing processes, ranging from the more recent additive processes to the more established, legacy processes such as forging and rolling. Babak has authored 23 journal articles and has 3 patent applications. His main focus for the past decade has been on the use of (new) technology in solving old and new manufacturing challenges.