Robert L. Norton, M.S., P.E.
Professor Norton has nearly 50 years experience in the design and analysis of mechanical dynamic systems with an emphasis on high-speed machinery. His expertise includes linkage and cam design, vibrations, and machine design. His textbooks on kinematics, machine design, and cam design are used around the world in multiple languages. He also teaches mechanical engineering subjects at WPI.
John R. (Jack) Hall, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor Hall has over 30 years experience in vibration troubleshooting and failure analysis of mechanical equipment and structures. For these types of projects he utilizes his expertise in dynamic measurements and signal analysis of vibration, strain, force, torque, temperature, and pressure. His expertise also includes soil dynamics, seismic analysis, and acoustic pulsation analysis. He currently teaches civil and mechanical engineering at WPI.
Holly K. Ault, Ph.D.
Professor Ault has 20 years experience in computer-aided design of mechanical systems. Her expertise includes solid modeling and dynamic modeling for mechanical design. She also works in the area of design of assistive devices for persons with disabilities. She teaches mechanical engineering and computer-aided design at WPI.
Dennis L. Klipp, B.S., M.B.A.
Dennis Klipp has 45 years experience in automation machine development. In addition to general machine design, he specializes in the design of cam and servo driven mechanisms. He also composes computer applications for engineering and quality assurance. A former Vice-President of Engineering for American Cam Company (AMCAM), he has worked as an engineering consultant for the automation industry for the last 15 years.