by Robert Pires
We are thrilled to celebrate Eric Summer’s tenth work anniversary at Hill Engineering! Since joining the team in July 2014, Eric has made invaluable contributions to our design and automation efforts. His journey began in a technical role, and while his core responsibilities have remained the same, Eric has become the go-to person for fixing “random stuff” around the office and tackling odd jobs that fall outside traditional roles.
by Robert Pires
This year, Hill Engineering commemorates our 20th anniversary. This milestone is not just a reflection of time passed, but a testament to our unwavering commitment to engineering excellence. Since our inception, Hill Engineering has been on a mission to empower materials engineers, designers, and managers with the solid data needed to make sound decisions.
by Robert Pires
We are one month away from the 2024 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, which means our presentation is fast approaching! Taking place in Vancouver, WA, from June 3rd through June 6th, this premier event offers an opportunity for professionals, researchers, and industry experts to come together, share insights, and explore the latest advancements in experimental mechanics.
Continue reading Discover Hill Engineering’s Latest Insights at SEM 2024
by Robert Pires
A new Hill Engineering article titled “Near Edge Residual Stress Measurement Using Incremental Hole Drilling” has been published online in Experimental Mechanics. This study examines the effects of performing a hole drilling residual stress measurement near the free edge of a specimen. Below is the abstract text.
by Robert Pires
If you’ve ever dreamed of embarking on a backcountry camping trip with some unique companions, then you’ll be inspired by Hill Engineering’s Josh Hodges and his three adventure buddies – Bowie, Tito, and Boomer.
Continue reading Meet Josh’s Adventure-Ready Llamas: Bowie, Tito, and Boomer
by Robert Pires
In the intricate world of residual stress analysis, the pursuit of precision is an ongoing endeavor. The Hill Engineering Scanning Profilometer (HESP) was a result of this perennial struggle, offering a satisfying, in-house solution that revolutionized our ability to perform contour method residual stress measurements.
Continue reading Enhancing Efficiency: Hill Engineering’s scanning profilometer system by Robert Pires
Hill Engineering has participated in a collaborative, interlaboratory effort to quantify contour method residual stress measurement reproducibility. The study, entitled ‘Interlaboratory Reproducibility of Contour Method Data in a High Strength Aluminum Alloy’ was published through Experimental Mechanics, and is provided open access on Springer Link. The background, objective, and methods from the abstract text are as follows:
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Hill Engineering is ringing in 2024 with a new expansion. By incorporating a neighboring suite into our office design, Hill Engineering now occupies our entire building, positioning us for greater achievements in the future.
Continue reading Hill Engineering Aims For The Horizon With Expansion by Robert Pires
The incremental hole drilling method is one of the most common residual stress measurement techniques employed at Hill Engineering. A reliable and rapid process, it’s the subject of our latest Residual Stress 101 episode.
Continue reading Residual Stress 101: The Hole Drilling Method vlog by Robert Pires
In the ever-evolving landscape of materials science and engineering, on-site solutions are an important component of residual stress testing. That’s why we at Hill Engineering have a dedicated residual stress field team, capable of traveling directly to customers’ locations in order to deliver the same precision and data quality of our in-house residual stress measurements.
Continue reading On the Road with the Residual Stress Field Team