{"id":3498,"date":"2021-10-29T09:05:57","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T13:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/?p=3498"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:15:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:15:56","slug":"a-new-approach-to-jet-engine-lubrication-with-zulu-pods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/startups\/a-new-approach-to-jet-engine-lubrication-with-zulu-pods\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Approach to Jet Engine Lubrication with Zulu Pods"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-megaphone\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=TLFIE4555908364\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><!-- Megaphone -->\n\n\n<p>Most innovations in the jet engine industry are focused on major parts such as the combustor and the turbine. However, there are other critical parts that play a major role in managing its performance, efficiency, and cost. One of those critical parts that have been a focus of innovation for a vibrant startup is the engine lubrication system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019m talking to the two co-founders of Zulu Pods, Inc &#8211; Robert Sladen, the company\u2019s Chairman and CEO, and Daniella Sladen, the company\u2019s CTO. They\u2019ll help us understand how their innovative product works and the progress that they have made so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, you\u2019ll learn about Zulu Pods and the impact that they expect to make in the jet engine industry. We\u2019ll discuss how they came up with the idea for their product as well as how Siemens NX has helped them in their project so far. Lastly, you\u2019ll hear more about the company\u2019s future goals and the lessons they\u2019ve learned along the way.<\/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&nbsp;to learn how Zulu Pods is using Siemens Software to bring performance benefits to engines.<\/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>Keep up to date with Zulu Pods&#8217; journey <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zulupods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zulupods.com<\/a><\/p>\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\/10\/Paul-Musto.jpg\" alt=\"Host: Paul Musto- 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- 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>\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\/10\/Daniella.jpg\" alt=\"Guest: Daniella Sladen- Co-Founder and CTO of Zulu Pods\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Guest: Daniella Sladen- Co-Founder and CTO of Zulu Pods<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n            <p>Daniella is a highly motivated analytical engineer with cross functional experience in structures, thermals and design engineering. She specializes in design and structural analysis within the gas turbine engine field; particularly in finite element analysis of bearing compartment hardware and design of the externals area of various military engines.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniellasladen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Daniella 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\/10\/Rob-Sladen.jpg\" alt=\"Guest: Robert Sladen, MBA- Zulu Pods Chairman and CEO\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-9 bio-info\">\n        <div class=\"bio-header\">\n            <h4 class=\"speakerintro\">Guest: Robert Sladen, MBA- Zulu Pods Chairman and CEO<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-biography\">\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"bio-contact\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/robert-sladen-mba-9746b327\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Robert on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most innovations in the jet engine industry are focused on major parts such as the combustor and the turbine. 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