Digital tools are increasingly influencing how we develop and design products.

Through the use of advanced simulation tools, materials, processes and product can be evaluated and optimised in a virtual environment even before a physical prototype is produced.

AMPAM brings together expertise in the development of simulation tools, their application and their validation.

This research theme is broken into five sub-themes.

Research sub-themes

Research capabilities:

  • Incremental sheet forming with Boeing Group  

Research capabilities:

  • Design optimisation 
  • Parametric design and manufacturing

Research capabilities:

  • Solidification of light metals
  • Development of novel FDM materials
  • Printing of porous structures

Research capabilities:

  • Imbedded antennas 
  • Optimum sensor placement
  • Non-linear acoustics 

Research capabilities:

  • Origami structures
  • Tall timber buildings