Digital fabrication and design
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:
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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