The next step for Additive Manufacturing
November 16 - 17, 2016 | Santa Clara, CA, USA
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The Boeing Company
United States
Dr Scott Johnston
Additive Manufacturing R&D
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Presentation Title
Masterclass Title
Direct Write Technologies in Aerospace Environments
Santa Clara, CA, USA
11:30 - 11:55
Presentation Summary
- Direct Write (DW) Technologies have potential to alter how electronics are used in aerospace by distributed electronics, replacing conventional components, and putting electronics in places not previously possible.
- Aerospace environments are extreme and any component needs to be able to function under all conditions.
- Extensive testing of DW components is needed not only for electrical performance, but mechanical survivability as well.
- A discussion of what we see as some potential DW applications and the required testing needed to use these technologies in aerospace will be discussed.
Speaker Biography (Scott Johnston)
Dr. Scott Johnston: Dr. Johnston has been active in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for thirteen years. He currently holds a research position at Boeing in the area of Direct Digital Manufacturing of Boeing Research and Technology located in St. Louis, Missouri. While working at Boeing, he works primarily with Direct Write Electronic technologies. Dr. Johnston has developed a dynamic mathematical model of the thermal fabrication processes for Three Dimensional Printing in metals and is one of the lead scientists in development of a UV masked projection technology to fabricate customized thin films at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Johnston has worked in industry as an actuary, as an engineer in manufacturing at DaimlerChrysler, and as a consulting instrumentation engineer. He holds Masters Degrees in both Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Additive Manufacturing processes.
Company Profile (Boeing)
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training. (this is taken from the first paragraph on Boeing's website)
