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Becky Ramsay, Parker Hannifin Corp.

4m 40s

Becky Ramsay explains how math and science are used to help her team design, test, and, at times, destroy some of the toughest hydraulic hoses in the world. Two of the highlights are the invention of new polymer materials by the division’s chemist and the curing and testing of these polymer mixtures to measure their strength and versatility.

Aired: 11/30/12
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