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SUMMARY:Morphing Engineering Structures - Dr Keith Seffen\, Enginering Dep
 artment
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CONTACT:Venkat Ramesh
DESCRIPTION:Ordinary materials and simple production techniques can be use
 d to create hand-held structures capable of large\, securable and recovera
 ble changes in shape. These principles enable an ordinary structure to bec
 ome multi-functional\, where the shape-change admits other properties. For
  example\, portable electronic devices can be made to unfurl or to compact
  more efficiently\, for easier storage\; morphing aircraft can adjust thei
 r shape\, for an optimal aerodynamic performance. This talk will demonstra
 te the performance of these structures\, and discuss the importance of car
 eful experimentation coupled to sound analysis\; this allows refinement of
  production\, a clarification of spurious behaviour and the adoption of ne
 w research directions. These structures have potential widespread use in m
 any applications and products\, and the speaker will conclude by describin
 g the process of commercial exploitation.
LOCATION:Pharmacology Lecture Theatre\, Tennis Court Road
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