Research

Developing new wire DED processes with the Multiple Energy Source (MES) approach

Developing new wire compositions of advanced microstructures

Crucial data on formation of defects and their effect on mechanical performance will be determined.

Developing microstructure models to design bespoke materials and predict the process–property relationships

Developing physics based process models for process design and understanding.

Developing new in-process NDE techniques suitable for DED AM.

Developing advanced process monitoring techniques to measure the weld thermal profile and layer height.