Technology and process development, production qualification and validation

This program will focus on the development of new additive manufacturing technologies and novel processes to grow our advanced manufacturing sector, including;

• New development and modification of existing additive manufacturing technologies and processes to use new and /or recycled materials.

• Creating the next generation of process parameters to enhance part quality and performance.

• Development of multi-material and hybrid additive manufacturing techniques.

• Development of software tools for design optimization and process simulation to support zero waste and zero emission opportunities.

• Development of new standards and guidelines for qualifying additive manufacturing processes.

• Validation of additive manufacturing processes to ensure part quality and consistency.

• Development of Certification protocols for additive manufacturing systems, materials, and processes.

• Development of test methods for evaluating mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of additively manufactured parts.

• Characterization of microstructure and defects in additively manufactured parts.

• Assessment of the impact of process variations on part quality.

• Verification of part performance through mechanical testing and analysis.

• Development of efficient and environmental-friendly post-processing techniques (hard surfacing/cladding/ heat-treatment etc.) for improving surface finish, dimensional stability and part performance.