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==Ben Wittbrodt==
I am currently studying to get my B.S. in Material Science and Engineering at Michigan Tech.  I am also the Scanning Electron Microscopy laboratory instructor for the Material Science department.  This past summer (May-August 2012) was spent in Jackson MI at [http://www.gerdau.com/specialsteel/ Gerdau] working with high alloy steel and working on improving the process and improving the refractory consumption.


[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ben-wittbrodt/57/b50/268 LinkedIn]
 
===Education===
 
 
 
= Ben Wittbrodt =
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Currently a Research Scientist with the MOST Research Group at Michigan Technological University.  I am a recent masters graduate with a degree in material science and engineering with a heavy focus on 3D printing. 
I am also the owner of [http://wittprint3d.com/ WittPrint 3D] using my experience in 3-D to springboard a business focused on providing unique phone cases for people and businesses.
 
[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ben-wittbrodt/57/b50/268 LinkedIn] [https://twitter.com/BTwittbrodt Twitter]  
=== Education ===
Michigan Technological University - M.S. Material Science and Engineering (Dec. 2014)
*Thesis: Development of practical applications for RepRap style 3-D printers in engineering
 
Michigan Technological University - B.S. Material Science and Engineering (May 2013)
Michigan Technological University - B.S. Material Science and Engineering (May 2013)


'''Advanced Coursework'''


*Scanning Electron Microscopy
*Transmission Electron Microscopy
*Semiconductor Fabrication
*Thermodynamics
*Heat Transfer/Fluid Flow


==== Academic/Research Interests====
=== Publications ===
I am primarily interested in the research of electronic materials and currently focusing on solar cells. 
B.T. Wittbrodt, A.G. Glover, J. Laureto, G.C. Anzalone, D. Oppliger, J.L. Irwin, J.M. Pearce (2013), Life-cycle economic analysis of distributed manufacturing with open-source 3-D printers, ''Mechatronics'', 23 (2013), pp. 713-726. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechatronics.2013.06.002
Other interests include composite materials.
* [http://www.academia.edu/4067796/Life-Cycle_Economic_Analysis_of_Distributed_Manufacturing_with_Open-Source_3-D_Printers open access]
* [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0957415813001153 audio slide summary]
 
J. Gwamuri, B. T. Wittbrodt, N. C. Anzalone, J.M. Pearce. “Reversing the Trend of Large Scale and Centralization in Manufacturing: The Case of Distributed Manufacturing of Customizable 3-D-Printable Self-Adjustable Glasses”, Challenges in Sustainability 2 (1), 30-40
 
Ben Wittbrodt, John Laureto, Brennan Tymrak and Joshua M. Pearce, “Distributed Manufacturing with 3- D Printing: A Case Study of Recreational Vehicle Solar Photovoltaic Mounting Systems” Journal of Frugal Innovation (accepted, awaiting publication)
 
 
==== Research Interests ====
*Characterization of 3-D printed materials
*Economic benefits of 3-D printing and practical applications
*Increase the availability of 3-D printing domestically and abroad
 
 


===Other Activities===
I am a triathlete and beginning my training for an [http://ironman.com/ Ironman Triathlon] in 2015.  Also, I am a member of [http://teamrwb.org/ Team RWB] helping wounded veterans reintegrate into society through physical activity and a support system building real friendships.  While juggling school and research I continue to follow another passion of mine, photography.  Starting in 2006, it has grown into a real passion and side business, [http://www.wittphoto.net/ wittphoto]
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Ben Wittbrodt

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Currently a Research Scientist with the MOST Research Group at Michigan Technological University. I am a recent masters graduate with a degree in material science and engineering with a heavy focus on 3D printing. I am also the owner of WittPrint 3D using my experience in 3-D to springboard a business focused on providing unique phone cases for people and businesses.

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Education

Michigan Technological University - M.S. Material Science and Engineering (Dec. 2014)

  • Thesis: Development of practical applications for RepRap style 3-D printers in engineering

Michigan Technological University - B.S. Material Science and Engineering (May 2013)


Publications

B.T. Wittbrodt, A.G. Glover, J. Laureto, G.C. Anzalone, D. Oppliger, J.L. Irwin, J.M. Pearce (2013), Life-cycle economic analysis of distributed manufacturing with open-source 3-D printers, Mechatronics, 23 (2013), pp. 713-726. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechatronics.2013.06.002

J. Gwamuri, B. T. Wittbrodt, N. C. Anzalone, J.M. Pearce. “Reversing the Trend of Large Scale and Centralization in Manufacturing: The Case of Distributed Manufacturing of Customizable 3-D-Printable Self-Adjustable Glasses”, Challenges in Sustainability 2 (1), 30-40

Ben Wittbrodt, John Laureto, Brennan Tymrak and Joshua M. Pearce, “Distributed Manufacturing with 3- D Printing: A Case Study of Recreational Vehicle Solar Photovoltaic Mounting Systems” Journal of Frugal Innovation (accepted, awaiting publication)


Research Interests

  • Characterization of 3-D printed materials
  • Economic benefits of 3-D printing and practical applications
  • Increase the availability of 3-D printing domestically and abroad
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