SAE Oregon

09/08/2026

Join us at Leatherman for a factory tour and opportunity to meet seasoned engineers! Sign up is on the QR code.

03/08/2026

Join us March 19 at Daimler Truck North America in Portland for an engineering tech talk covering the fundamentals of bolted joint analysis and the FEA process.

🎤 Speaker: Pavan Dunna
Engineering Manager, Wheel End Group – Consolidated Metco Inc.

Topics include:
• Bolted Joint Analysis fundamentals
• FEA workflow (connections, materials, loading, post-processing)
• Real-world setup and analysis examples

🕔 5:00 PM – Doors open & dinner provided
🕠 5:30 PM – Presentation begins

💲 $9 Members | $10 General | $5 Students

🔗 Register: oregonsae.org
SAEOregon PortlandEngineering

02/25/2026

2.25.2026 - SAE Oregon co-hosted a sponsored tour led by our very own Robin Samson and Shaho Zana Meman!

A huge thank you to Viking Motorsport and the IEEE clubs for requesting this incredible opportunity. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Daimler Truck North America for opening their facilities for a comprehensive truck plant tour and for hosting a panel of DTNA engineers who are PSU alumni who shared their insights and experiences with these aspiring young professionals.

It was an engaging and inspiring event, and we’re grateful to everyone who made it possible! (I didn’t know this song existed, but I’m glad I found it😂)

02/23/2026

Join SAE Oregon for an insightful Tech Talk on the Fundamentals of Bolted Joint Analysis. This session will cover essential aspects of FEA, including connections, material properties, and post-processing techniques. Our expert speaker, Pavan Dunna, Engineering Manager at Consolidated Metco Inc., will share valuable insights from his 20 years of experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge! Register here: https://forms.gle/cgTJLsgYAr42icQ76

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