Non-Conventional Parts via Non-Conventional Methods

Non-Conventional Parts via Non-Conventional Methods Adam Clare, University of Nottingham Wednesday 23rd April, 2014 Abstract The UK is a world leader in the design and manufacture of a range of high-value products which include aeroengines, bioimplants, micro-electronics and beyond. The economic destiny of the UK is closely linked to our capability in these areas alongside our propensity to innovate and stay ahead of the game.
Critical to maintaining commercial advantage in these industries will be maintaining and developing state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies which offer designers new freedoms. The complexity of next generation high-value components means manufacturing technologies must keep pace with requirements. These challenges are further complicated by the need to process materials which are evermore resistant to traditional manufacturing routes.
This talk will focus on research activity which is taking place at the University of Nottingham relating to the development of emerging manufacturing techniques (EBM, laser materials processing, EDCoating and additive manufacturing) for the stalwart, high-value industries of the UK.