The Utah SAMPE Chapter Welcomes

J.R (Rob) Esslinger, Jr.
U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Research,
Development & Engineering Center

“Advanced Composite Structures Development and Characterization for Tactical Missile Systems:
An Army Perspective”

On Wednesday February 15th at 6:00 pm at The Gathering Place at Gardner Village

Abstract of Main Presentation:
The U. S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), a subordinate laboratory to the Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), is the Army's focal point for providing research, development, and engineering technology and services for aviation and missile platforms across the lifecycle. AMRDEC has a long history of providing unparalleled service to its aviation and missile custom-ers, while always striving to provide the greatest service to its ultimate customer, the war-fighter, by providing technology and weapon system solutions to ensure his/her victory on the battlefield.

Biography:
Rob Esslinger, is a 16-year veteran of the U. S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC). Mr. Esslinger is a graduate of the University of Alabama-Huntsville. He has authored over 40 technical publications and has been twice published in the SAMPE Journal. Since 1998, Mr. Esslinger has managed the Army’s Emerging Materials Exploitation Missile Technology Program, performing applied technology efforts to provide advanced materials solutions for missile propulsion and airframe applications. In 2001, Mr. Esslinger was assigned as lead for the AMRDEC Composite Structures Laboratory, managing laboratory operations including filament winding, fiber placement, hand layup, experimental mechanics, rheology, and composites post-processing. Mr. Esslinger is the Army’s subject matter expert in the application of advanced materials for propulsion applications, to include filament wound motorcases, rocket nozzles, and motorcase insulation. Mr. Esslinger supports both technology development/demonstration efforts as well as numerous fielded missile systems.

 

Student Presentation

Salesi Silka, BYU
“Building a Better Carbon I-beam for SAMPE’s Bridge Competition”

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WHEN:
Wednesday February 15th
6:00 Social
6:30 Dinner
7:15 Student Presentation
7:30 Main Presentation

WHERE:
The Gathering Place
Gardner Village
1100 West 7800 South (mapquest)
West Jordan, Utah 84084

COST:
Members = Back by popular demand FREE!!!
Member Guest = $10.00
Non-members = $15.00
Students = FREE !!!
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