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Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month [except this month- see below] at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month [except this month- see below] at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Next up: Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm
3D printing buildings and other big things
Matt Friedell, Robotic Construction Technologies
Summary: Robotics and automation has proven its worth inside factories but has yet to be fully realized within the construction industry. Several companies and government organizations have made strides in using robotics and automation within construction, mainly within 3D printing residential structures. However, other industries may prove to be a better fit when applying 3d printing to construction, such as municipal water and wastewater applications.
Matt is a co-founder and VP of Operations at Robotic Construction Technologies (RoboCon) located in Denver, Colorado. The company uses large robots to 3D print buildings and other large infrastructure, such as municipal water tanks. Prior to starting the company, Matt was in the Marine Corps and worked on the first 3D printed concrete structure in the US (a barracks hut) along with the first 3D printed concrete bridge. Matt also serves in the Colorado Air National Guard, Commanding the 138th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron at Peterson Space Force Base. Matt holds a M.S. in Modeling and Simulation from the Naval Postgraduate School and a B.S. in Economics from Colorado State University. He was born and raised in Colorado Springs.