RECENT PROJECTS/PROGRESS
Project: GradeXL
Objectives:
- A high throughput WAAM system
- A system capable of handling multiple materials simultaneously
- Remove the technological barriers that hinder the application of WAAM
Areas of the research:
1. Functionally Graded Materials
Local control of the two main factors governing material properties: chemical composition and thermal cycles.
2. WAAM Process development
Deposition rate to 5Kg/hr per system used, integrate LNG cooling and NDT techniques to a single, flexible manufacturing system.
3. Life cycle assessment
challenging applications will demonstrate the lifecycle benefits of WAAM multi-material devices and in-line process control.
Project: Dual Wire 3D Printing
