Hardware Podcasts

An Interview with Dean Pick

The Amp Hour · 21 Jan 2019 · 1h 15m · Episode 426

What this episode covers

Chris Gammell, founder of Kinetics Automation and By-Performance Development, discusses his work on automatic transmission motorcycles using shape memory alloy (SMA) linear actuators and large-scale biomass power generation. He explains how SMA wires contract when heated by Joule heating to provide high-force, precise linear motion, solving the clutch control challenges in his Shift FX motorcycle products. Gammell also details his consulting work on industrial control systems for biomass plants and run-of-river hydroelectric facilities, emphasizing the need for robust, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Kinetics Automation, By-Performance Development
Products
Shift FX, Honda Goldwing
Also
Formula SAE

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