SAE Oregon

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
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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

Email from SAE Oregon Section       Greetings! For our March event, SAE Oregon is hosting a Tech talk on the fundamentals of bolted joint analysis. This presentation will cover the fundamentals of Bol

10/26/2025

Join us for the SAE Student Night on November 6, 2025, at Daimler Truck North America. This event marks the start of the Collegiate Design Series (CDS) for the 2025-2026 season and provides a unique opportunity for university students, faculty, and sponsors to connect and share insights. Enjoy networking, team presentations, and delicious food. Don’t forget to register by November 1st!

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09/01/2025

Join SAE Oregon for an insightful discussion on 'Decarbonizing West Coast Transportation'. Discover the plans for NXTClean Fuels' $3 billion production facility, which aims to produce Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Learn from our esteemed speaker, Christopher Efird, CEO of NXTClean Fuels, about the future of clean fuels and its impact on our environment. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Daimler Truck North America. Register now!

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