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Ben Kassel, Mechanical Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division

Ben Kassel is a mechanical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. Since graduating from the University of Maine he has worked with 3D CAD as a user, system manager, and applications developer in mechanical engineering and early stage ship design. Recent projects include the development of the distributed systems object model for a Navy developed product model database; development of CAD test cases; long term retention of product model data; and providing product data integration and exchange guidance to the NAVSEA Technical Policy and Standards Group. Current interests are the development and implementation of the technologies which will foster a product model-centric culture across the entire Naval Sea Systems Command.