Omega Engineering, a provider of measurement and control technology, has collaborated with Carnegie Mellon Racing, the student engineering team at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, with a donation of biaxial strain gauges to be used in the development of their Formula SAE race cars.
Carnegie Mellon Racing has a long history in racing: designing its first combustion race car in 2002, and, in 2014, becoming one of the first university racing teams to make the switch to an electric powertrain.
With an aim to transform students into effective engineers, leaders and problem solvers, the Carnegie Mellon Racing team is accessible to all students-regardless of experience level, background or area of study.
"Omega has fulfilled a donation of transducer-quality strain gauges (Biaxial, 90° T Rosette Strain Gauges with Transducer Quality)-whose rugged construction, high performance and unparalleled reliability allow for highly accurate biaxial strain measurement," said a spokesperson.
Carnegie Mellon Racing will utilize these strain gauges to validate loads across control arms in their suspension system and the axial strain measurements will validate their design and force calculations, which will help the team improve their suspension system for the future.
"We are thrilled to witness the ingenuity of the student engineers at Carnegie Mellon Racing," noted Mandy Allen, Senior Director of Brand and Digital at DwyerOmega. "Their efforts to drive innovation through STEM are truly inspiring. We are proud to contribute to their groundbreaking work, and we wish them the best of luck in their upcoming Formula SAE competition."
With its donation to Carnegie Mellon Racing, Omega Engineering continues its efforts in supporting access and interest in STEM education around the globe.
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Omega Engineering, Inc.
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