{"id":2842,"date":"2021-07-09T14:24:59","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T18:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/?p=2842"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:16:00","slug":"closing-the-gap-aerodynamics-and-environmental-impact-with-deflect-llc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/startups\/closing-the-gap-aerodynamics-and-environmental-impact-with-deflect-llc\/","title":{"rendered":"Closing the Gap: Aerodynamics and Environmental Impact with Deflect, LLC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-megaphone\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=TLFIE6116383374\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><!-- Megaphone -->\n\n\n<p>Big sweeping changes are hard to come by when it comes to environmental preservation. They also take a long time to settle into place. So, perhaps the real sustainability changes we\u2019re seeking are those that come in smaller packages. It\u2019s the less disruptive and more easily implemented solutions that are filling in the gaps, and those small efforts can add up quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019m talking to Spencer Maynes, a Kansas City-based inventor and data scientist working to reduce energy consumption in the transportation industry. He\u2019s the CEO of Deflect, LLC, a company that\u2019s introduced a system called <em>RoofRider<\/em>, a unique product that significantly improves the aerodynamics for transportation and passenger trains. We\u2019ll also hear from the company CTO, Adrian Villar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, you\u2019ll learn how this deflector technology helps reduce drag in the inter-car gap, and how Deflect, LLC came up with such a unique solution to a long-known fuel efficiency problem in the rail industry. We\u2019ll discuss the importance of testing and simulation, and how Siemens NX is helping throughout the design process. Finally, you\u2019ll hear about the challenges they experienced and the support they benefited from as they launched the company and the process of bringing their technology closer to market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Siemens startups program to grow your startup to its full potential with the right software solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/digital-transformation\/xcelerator-startup-solutions\/design-simulation-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siemens Startups Program: from idea to market leader with the right tools<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to this episode of&nbsp;Startups: Closing the Gap&nbsp;to learn how Deflect LLC is reducing resistance for the world&#8217;s most efficient system of land transport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can access this podcast via:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/hardware-startups-digitalization-to-realization-podcast\/id1527528898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iTunes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/26s0XADllRzIzmVf3aUS5q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tunein.com\/podcasts\/Technology-Podcasts\/Hardware-Startups-Digitalization-to-Realization-P-p1357195\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TuneIn<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/feeds.acast.com\/public\/shows\/5f1ed522ab65d03a95452ff6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSS<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/hardware-startups-digitalization-to-realization-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stitcher.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get updates from the journey of Deflect LLC:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roofrider.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.roofrider.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more stories on how <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayahtt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maya HTT<\/a> is helping other organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-first bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/07\/Spencer2.jpg\" alt=\"Guest- Spencer Maynes, CEO of Deflect LLC\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Guest- Spencer Maynes, CEO of Deflect LLC<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>Spencer Maynes, founder and CEO of Deflect LLC, is a co-inventor of the RoofRider. Prior to developing this aerodynamic technology he worked on data science and fuel consumption problems for Class 1 US railroads. He has an M.S. in Statistics from the University of Nebraska and strong interests in reproducible research, protecting the environment and making the world a better place.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/spencer-maynes-34013357\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Spencer Maynes on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-first bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/07\/Adrien-Screentshot.png\" alt=\"Guest- Adrian Villar Collazo, CTO of Deflect LLC\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Guest- Adrian Villar Collazo, CTO of Deflect LLC<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>Adrian Villar Collazo, CTO of Deflect LLC and responsible for all technical aspects of the RoofRider. Before joining Deflect LLC he specialized in aerodynamics gaining experience in the realms of experimental aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics and mechanical design while working at different Formula 1 teams and automotive companies. He has a strong interest in teaching, research\u00a0and\u00a0enabling green technology.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adrian-villar-collazo\/?originalSubdomain=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Adrian Villar Collazo on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bio-block row\">\n    <div class=\"col-3 order-last bio-pic\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/07\/Paul-Musto.jpg\" alt=\"Host: Paul Musto \u2013 Portfolio Development Executive at Siemens Digital Industries Software\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Host: Paul Musto \u2013 Portfolio Development Executive at Siemens Digital Industries Software<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>Paul Musto is a Portfolio Development Executive for Siemens Digital Industries Software focused on delivering design and simulation software solutions to small and medium sized businesses (SMB), including companies in the early startup stage. Prior to his current role at Siemens, Paul was Director of Marketing for the Electronic Board Systems segment at Mentor Graphics (now part of Siemens), responsible for driving product strategy, go-to-market solutions, and market development. Paul has over 30 years of electronics and software design experience. Prior to joining Mentor, Paul led a software development organization at Cadence Design Systems, responsible for Cadence\u2019s electronic engineering implementation tools. Throughout his career, Paul has extensive experience serving in various technical, product marketing, and business development roles. Paul holds a B.S.E.E. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paul-musto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Paul Musto on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big sweeping changes are hard to come by when it comes to environmental preservation. 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