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Ron Cantrell is a Master Machinist, specializing in CAD/CAM and advanced manufacturing techniques. He works closely with upperclassmen students, student groups, and faculty on special projects and senior capstone experiences.

In Ron’s experience, he believes that all good engineers should have a fundamental understanding of machining and design. He is determined to assist each student with machining and its core principles, providing the students with a necessary advantage.

Ron worked many years at the Army Research Laboratory as a CNC machinist building a variety of exciting “things” for them.  Projects such as ballistic armor targets, simulated war heads, armor packages, drones, etc.  Prior to that, Ron spent many years with W.L.Gore in a split role designing and building automation in addition to machining devices and parts for the medical electronics group. 

In his new role, here at the University of Delaware, Ron is excited to offer his machining, design and programming knowledge to share with future engineers.