Dietrich Linde, P.E. graduated from Virginia Tech (2011) with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and obtained his PE license in 2017. He has 6 years of experience in design engineering with a focus in... Read more

Dietrich Linde, P.E. graduated from Virginia Tech (2011) with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and obtained his PE license in 2017. He has 6 years of experience in design engineering with a focus in materials and machine design and specializes in custom mechanical assemblies and automated systems. Specific capabilities include mechanical and electromechanical design, CAD, FEA and design validation, component and assembly manufacturing, procurement, assembly, and testing. Dietrich worked as a Systems Engineer, mechanical engineer, and sr. mechanical engineer. He has developed custom tooling for unique and specific projects. He has designed and manufactured a large scale metal 3D printer. Additionally he has designed equipment for automating processes to speed up manufacturing or reduce labor intensive applications. Dietrich is able to design with a wide variety of materials including alloy steels, aluminum, Inconel and other nickel-based alloys, carbides, and a wide variety of polymers. He has experience with mechanical systems such as linear actuators, miniature and large scale electric motors, combustion engines, pulleys, gears, solenoids, weldments, belts and other drivetrain components. His manufacturing capabilities include CNC milling, CNC turning (lathe), electro-discharge machining, welding, and 3D printing in both polymers and metals. Deliverables include consultation, design, CAD models, 2D manufacturing drawings, manufacturing of custom parts and assemblies, sourcing and selection of off-the-shelf parts, and component and assembly testing and validation.

Hi there! My name is Kevin Moreno and I am currently a graduate student at Virginia Tech researching mechanical vibrations. Although vibrations research is my passion, I have spent countless hours mod... Read more

Hi there! My name is Kevin Moreno and I am currently a graduate student at Virginia Tech researching mechanical vibrations. Although vibrations research is my passion, I have spent countless hours modeling and designing mechanical systems on Solidworks and ANSYS for my own research, class projects, and processing 3D printing requests during my time working at Terrapin Works. One of my biggest accomplishments with 3D modeling and mechanical design was being the team lead for my senior design project. My team designed a lifting mechanism designed to help physically limited people put heavy items onto their shopping carts at the store. My team ultimately won 2nd place for best overall design out of over 30 design teams. 3D modeling and mechanical design is my bread and butter. When given a mechanical design request, I always start off thinking about the best way to design it and visualize it with the aid of CAD software. I am always eager to see what I can make with CAD!

I am a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 15 years of experience specializing in the design and development of high-precision machines, hybrid manufacturing system integration, and metallurgical engineer... Read more

I am a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 15 years of experience specializing in the design and development of high-precision machines, hybrid manufacturing system integration, and metallurgical engineering. I focus on practical mechanical engineering solutions to enhance machine architecture, improve rigidity, optimize thermal behavior, and reduce vibration across different industrial equipment. I take pride in ensuring a smooth transition from concept to production with powerful tools like SolidWorks and ANSYS. Experienced in the design, validation, and optimization of CNC machining centers and hybrid DED platforms, with proven contributions to DMG MORI’s LASERTEC Hybrid Series and Hurco’s VMX/VCX systems. Demonstrated capability in modal and thermal-structural analysis, chatter-reduction research, and digital-twin calibration for predictive maintenance. Skilled at coordinating global R&D efforts across Japan, Germany, and the U.S., ensuring consistent engineering standards and manufacturability across multi-site development programs. Grounded in Metallurgical Engineering, combining expertise in casting design, heat treatment, and microstructure–performance correlation. Proficient in ProCAST simulation for mold filling, solidification, and residual-stress prediction, applying results to enhance material stability and machining accuracy. Experienced in optimizing alloy selection, thermal-cycle control, and defect prevention for cast and welded components used in precision-machinery assemblies. Thank you for taking the time to consider my profile. With my background in mechanical design, CNC machine optimization, and hybrid manufacturing, I’m excited about the chance to bring my expertise to you. I’m confident I can offer valuable insights and help drive the success of your projects. I’d love the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute and look forward to working together.