Overview
Metron A.E. Ltd. designed and developed the additive manufactured titanium handlebar used by Chris Froome on the winning Pinarello bike of the 2016 Tour De France. For this webinar, join Dimitris Katsanis, founder and CEO of Metron, and learn the advanced design methods of additive manufacturing that were used to solve issues like thin wall areas, fatigue and static load challenges for the handlebars. Hear how Dimitris and his team were able to leverage EBM additive manufacturing, decreasing the design from 34 individual components down to one single optimized design. These design modifications provided significant reduction in drag and weight, giving Chris Froome an edge that propelled him to win the Tour De France.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the competitive advantage of designing with additive manufacturing
- Understand how to optimize parts for light weight
- Explore the advanced design methods used to win the Tour De France
Speakers:
Mr Dimitris Katsanis
CEO, Metron A.E. Ltd.
Dimitris Katsanis is the founder and CEO of Metron Advanced Equipment. Metron AE is leading the world for top level cycling, with the creation of iconic designs such as the bikes of British Cycling (over 60 Olympic and World gold medals) as well as the top of the range Pinarello bikes such as the Dogma and the Bolide since 2012.
In the early 90s Dimitris decided to study composites engineering because this was the technology of the future at that time. Since 2004, Dimitris and his team have been using rapid prototyping, primarily for wind tunnel prototypes. So when Dimitris looked once again at the future of engineering, he decided that additive manufacturing was the new emerging technology. Additive manufactured parts designed by Dimitris, have featured, and won, in two Olympic Games as well as three Tour de France events.
Mr Bruce Bradshaw
Chief Marketing Officer, Arcam AB
Bruce Bradshaw leads Arcam's marketing efforts globally. His experience in product marketing, product management, communication and messaging have helped position Arcam as the leading metal additive manufacturing solution provider for the aerospace and medical implant markets. Bruce has authored many articles in leading industry publications such as Desktop Engineering, PD&D and Design World and is often a featured speaker at events such as SME, PTC Live, SolidWorks World and more. He brings more than 20 years+ experience and expertise in technology, marketing and product positioning for organizations such as Arcam and Stratasys.
Miss Laura Griffiths (HOST)
Deputy Group Editor, TCT Magazine
Laura works within the TCT content team across our global print and digital magazine portfolio, website and social media output to bring breaking stories, in depth features and interviews with leading industry figures.
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