EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Faculty of Engineering
Abstract
The EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing will create a sustainable and multidisciplinary body of expertise that will act as a UK and international focus - the 'go to' place for additive manufacturing and its applications. The Centre will undertake a user-defined and user-driven programme of innovative research that underpins Additive Manufacturing as a sustainable and value-adding manufacturing process across multiple industry sectors.Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the direct production of end-use component parts made using additive layer manufacturing technologies. It enables the manufacture of geometrically complex, low to medium volume production components in a range of materials, with little, if any, fixed tooling or manual intervention beyond the initial product design. AM enables a number of value chain configurations, such as personalised component part manufacture but also economic low volume production within high cost base economies. This innovative approach to manufacturing is now being embraced globally across industry sectors from high value aerospace / automotive manufacture to the creative and digital industries. To date AM research has almost exclusively focused upon the production of single material, homogeneous structures (in polymers, metals and ceramics). The EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing will move away from single material, 'passive' AM processes and applications that exhibit conventional levels of functionality, toward the challenges of investigating next generation, multi-material active additive manufacturing processes, materials and design systems. This transformative approach is required for the production of the new generation of high-value, multi-functional products demanded by industry. The Centre will initially explore two themes as the centrepieces of a wider research portfolio, supported by a range of platform activities. The first theme takes on the challenge of how to design, integrate and effectively implement multi-material, multi-functional manufacturing systems capable of matching the requirements of industrial end-users for 'ready-assembled' multifunctional devices and structures. Working at the macro level, this will involve the convergence of several approaches to increase embedded value to the product during the manufacturing stage by the direct printing / deposition of electronic / optical tracks potentially on a voxel by voxel basis; the processing and bonding of dissimilar materials that ordinarily require processing at varying temperatures and conditions will be particularly challenging. The second theme will explore the potential for 'scaling down' AM for small, complex components, extending single material AM to the printing of optical / electronic pathways within micro-level products and with a vision to directly print electronics integrally. The platform activities will provide the opportunity to undertake both fundamental and industry driven pilot studies that both feed into and derive from the theme-based research, and grow the capacity and capability of the Centre, creating a truly national UK Centre and Network that maintains the UK at the front of international research and industrial exploitation in Additive Manufacturing.
Planned Impact
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the direct production of end-use component parts made using additive layer manufacturing technologies. AM enables the manufacture of geometrically complex, low to medium volume production components in a range of materials, with little, if any, fixed tooling or manual intervention beyond the initial product design. It enables a number of value chain configurations, such as personalised component part manufacture but also economic low volume production within high cost base economies. The concept of 'active' AM is to use the layer wise approach to add value to a component part during manufacture. This could be by embedding electronic interconnects or optical pathways into the parts during production, or by using different materials in the same part to add functions that cannot be achieved in a single manufacturing step using conventional processes. This might be the production of parts with dissimilar mechanical or thermal properties, the production of parts with different functional surface coatings or the production of parts with new materials that exhibit increased mechanical, electrical or thermal properties. AM provides a basis for long-term innovation within UK manufacturing and in particular, the concept of 'growing' entire components offers significant benefit to the high-value manufacturing sector, based on innovative design solutions. Though AM is already cross-sectoral in nature, with the development of the multi-functional AM components envisaged comes the opportunity to engage with new product sectors, such as the optical and electrical devices industries, thus reaping the ultimate benefits and impact of this research. The current AM market place for machine tools, materials and services (such as software) is valued at just over $1-billion. However, it must also be acknowledged that as an enabling technology, AM adds the greatest value in its application, through design freedoms, production flexibility and supply chain economics. From this applications perspective (medium to long term), the opportunities of active or intelligent AM are significant and diverse and characterised by the value added to a component and potential compression of the supply chain. It is this high value added opportunity that the Centre's industrial partners want to enable, through the development of multifunctional AM processes, materials, software tools and supply chains. It can thus be seen that there will be multiple beneficiaries from the Centre's research. The Centre's partners represent a variety of end user industries - both multinational and SMEs - together with the equipment and systems manufacturers and suppliers representing the value chain. The benefits from the new technology and processes will enable new product and market opportunities in diverse manufacturing sectors, and economies in production of existing components and systems. Our early research is already being taken up by industry; the timescales for further benefits from the Centre's research will range from short (1-2 years) for results of the early industry pilots, through to the longer term (8-10) years for full realisation of multifunctional AM at the meso/micro scale. From a wider perspective, the UK will benefit through increased competitive advantage of its manufacturing industries, and the public will gain through new products at economic costs. From a societal view, the advantages AM offers in the weight reduction of multifunctional components, and the efficiencies inherent in their production, will lead to the environmental gain of lower carbon footprints - particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries.
Organisations
- University of Nottingham (Lead Research Organisation)
- UNIVERSITY OF READING (Collaboration)
- Océ Holding (Collaboration)
- University of Warwick (Collaboration)
- QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (Collaboration)
- University of Sheffield (Collaboration)
- University of Bath (Collaboration)
- Cardiff University (Collaboration)
- Heriot-Watt University (Collaboration)
- PPG Industries, UK. Ltd (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS (Collaboration)
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Collaboration)
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON (Collaboration)
- University of Manchester (Collaboration)
- STFC Laboratories (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (Collaboration)
- University of Newcastle (Collaboration)
- JFE Steel Corporation (Collaboration)
- IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (Collaboration)
- Printed Electronics Ltd (Collaboration)
- Atomic Weapons Establishment (Collaboration)
Publications
Khokhar Z
(2013)
Three-Dimensional Analysis of the Effect of Material Randomness on the Damage Behaviour of CFRP Laminates with Stochastic Cohesive-Zone Elements
in Applied Composite Materials
Vaithilingam J
(2014)
Immobilisation of an antibacterial drug to Ti6Al4V components fabricated using selective laser melting
in Applied Surface Science
Capel AJ
(2017)
3D printed fluidics with embedded analytic functionality for automated reaction optimisation.
in Beilstein journal of organic chemistry
He Y
(2022)
Ink-jet 3D printing as a strategy for developing bespoke non-eluting biofilm resistant medical devices.
in Biomaterials
Holland S
(2018)
Selective recrystallization of cellulose composite powders and microstructure creation through 3D binder jetting.
in Carbohydrate polymers
Vafaei S
(2016)
Surface microstructuring to modify wettability for 3D printing of nano-filled inks
in Chemical Engineering Research and Design
Zhang Y
(2018)
Dynamic compressive response of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg alloy hierarchical honeycomb structures
in Composite Structures
Porras A
(2016)
Optimal tensile properties of a Manicaria-based biocomposite by the Taguchi method
in Composite Structures
Porras A
(2016)
Thermo-mechanical characterization of Manicaria Saccifera natural fabric reinforced poly-lactic acid composite lamina
in Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Li J
(2017)
Multifunctional metal matrix composites with embedded printed electrical materials fabricated by ultrasonic additive manufacturing
in Composites Part B: Engineering
Altaf K
(2012)
Modelling the effect of moisture on the depth sensing indentation response of a stereolithography polymer
in Computational Materials Science
Brackett D
(2014)
An error diffusion based method to generate functionally graded cellular structures
in Computers & Structures
Abdi M
(2018)
Topology optimization of geometrically nonlinear structures using an evolutionary optimization method
in Engineering Optimization
Abdi M
(2013)
Evolutionary topology optimization using the extended finite element method and isolines
in Engineering Optimization
Cook J
(2015)
Strain rate dependency of laser sintered polyamide 12
in EPJ Web of Conferences
Maskery I
(2015)
Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Selectively Laser Melted Parts with Body-Centred-Cubic Lattices of Varying cell size
in Experimental Mechanics
Gunasekera DH
(2016)
Three dimensional ink-jet printing of biomaterials using ionic liquids and co-solvents.
in Faraday discussions
Holland S
(2018)
Fluid Gels: a New Feedstock for High Viscosity Jetting.
in Food biophysics
Peris E
(2017)
Tuneable 3D printed bioreactors for transaminations under continuous-flow
in Green Chemistry
Panesar A
(2017)
Hierarchical remeshing strategies with mesh mapping for topology optimisation
in International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
Nguyen T
(2014)
A Fourier-series-based virtual fields method for the identification of 2-D stiffness distributions
in International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
Badiee A
(2016)
The thermo-mechanical degradation of ethylene vinyl acetate used as a solar panel adhesive and encapsulant
in International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives
Alghamdi A
(2014)
Creep Resistance of Novel Polyethylene/Carbon Black Nanocomposites
in International Journal of Materials Science and Engineering
Clark EA
(2017)
3D printing of tablets using inkjet with UV photoinitiation.
in International journal of pharmaceutics
Baumers M
(2017)
Informing additive manufacturing technology adoption: total cost and the impact of capacity utilisation
in International Journal of Production Research
| Description | The EPSRC Centre has, through the unique funding mechanism, enabled a critical mass of focused research activity on a new area of multifunctional additive manufacturing. This is leading to the discovery of new manufacturing processes, materials and computational methods for the manufacture of multifunctional devices in one build operation. This activity, though nascent, has the potential transform manufacturing enterprises for a range of sectors (aero/auto, consumer, pharma, etc). |
| Exploitation Route | As an example, please see quote from HP: "As additive manufacturing matures, technologies will evolve to transform the ways in which engineers design and fabricate parts. My research team, within the printing group, recently evaluated additive manufacturing research groups around the world and identified the Additive Manufacturing Research Group at the University of Nottingham as a world leader.. I believe the proposed use of 3D Printing to fabricate multi-functional parts is revolutionary, and we are interested in seeing progress in your investigations." |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Chemicals,Communities and Social Services/Policy,Creative Economy,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Education,Electronics,Energy,Environment,Healthcare,Leisure Activities, including Sports, Recreation and Tourism,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Culture, Heritage, Museums and Collections,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology,Retail,Transport |
| URL | http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/CfAM |
| Description | This grant has enabled us to grow to a research group of over 100 people (academics, researchers, PhDs and support staff). It has established Nottingham and the UK to become leaders in the field of MultiFunctional Additive Manufacturing It has enabled us to engage with multiple industries, both directly as well as through the purpose-created spin out Added Scientific Ltd that now has 10 employees - this company would not exist without this grant. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
| Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Chemicals,Education,Energy,Environment,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Impact Types | Cultural,Societal,Economic,Policy & public services |
| Description | DSTL Future Manufacturing for Defence Applications |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Development of UK Strategy for Additive Manufacturing - instigated by Prof Phill Dickens, continuing with BEIS, ongoing |
| Geographic Reach | Multiple continents/international |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Evidence paper commissioned by Foresight, Government Office for Science, London in 2013. Dickens, P. Kelly, M. and Williams, J. 'What are the significant trends shaping technology relevant to manufacturing' |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-of-manufacturing |
| Description | Lead of Expert Mission to Taiwan |
| Geographic Reach | Australia |
| Policy Influence Type | Membership of a guideline committee |
| Description | PD - Advanced Manufacturing Symposium, Beijing, 2-3 March 2015 |
| Geographic Reach | Europe |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | TSB Special Interest Group on Additive Manufacturing |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://connect.innovateuk.org/documents/2998699/3675986/UK+Review+of+Additive+Manufacturing+-+AM+SI... |
| Description | 3D Printing Production Planning (3DPPP): reactive manufacturing execution driving re-distributed manufacturing |
| Amount | £42,010 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2016 |
| End | 12/2016 |
| Description | 3D Printing of polysiloxanes |
| Amount | £16,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Atomic Weapons Establishment |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 02/2013 |
| End | 02/2016 |
| Description | 3DP-RDM: Defining the research agenda for 3D printing enabled re-distributed manufacturing- feasibility study funding competition |
| Amount | £41,548 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Cambridge |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 05/2015 |
| End | 12/2015 |
| Description | AFOSR: INTERNATIONAL - EOARD: Nanoscale manufacturing by combining two-photon photoreduction |
| Amount | £115,578 (GBP) |
| Organisation | European Office of Aerospace Research & Development (EOARD) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2014 |
| End | 10/2015 |
| Description | ALSAM - Aluminium Lattice Structures via Additive Manufacturing |
| Amount | £229,586 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 11700-72213 |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 02/2013 |
| End | 04/2015 |
| Description | AMOTEM - Additive Manufacturing of Tailored Electro-Magnetic Materials |
| Amount | £20,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | CDE27117 |
| Organisation | Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2012 |
| End | 03/2013 |
| Description | AWE - Metaljetting |
| Amount | £618,848 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Atomic Weapons Establishment |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2015 |
| End | 06/2018 |
| Description | AWE- Jetting of Silicones |
| Amount | £462,009 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Atomic Weapons Establishment |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2015 |
| End | 08/2018 |
| Description | AWE- Powder Bed Fusion of Syntactic Foams/ Silicone Jetting |
| Amount | £142,122 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Atomic Weapons Establishment |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2015 |
| End | 03/2017 |
| Description | Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing in Clinical Practice |
| Amount | £158,815 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/S02882X/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2019 |
| End | 03/2022 |
| Description | Ann McLaren fellowship ( Nesma Aboulkhair) |
| Amount | £75,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2017 |
| End | 09/2020 |
| Description | Automation of 3D cell model assembly by additive printing (EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: Design & Testing Technology, Tissue engineering) |
| Amount | £80,876 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/M506849/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2014 |
| End | 12/2015 |
| Description | BAE Systems- Canning Town project |
| Amount | £95,320 (GBP) |
| Organisation | BAE Systems |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2012 |
| End | 12/2014 |
| Description | BMW Group funded PhD in Laser Sintering Materials Development |
| Amount | £33,051 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | Germany |
| Start | 12/2011 |
| End | 11/2014 |
| Description | Capital funding for the eight great technologies |
| Amount | £2,717,669 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 07/2013 |
| End | 09/2014 |
| Description | Centre for Doctoral Training |
| Amount | £4,779,340 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/L01534X/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2014 |
| End | 09/2022 |
| Description | Complex Materials for Advanced Device Fabrication Through the Combination of Holographic Optical Tweezers and Multiphoton Absorption |
| Amount | $146,700 (USD) |
| Organisation | United States Air Force |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United States |
| Start | 03/2017 |
| End | 02/2018 |
| Description | Confidential subject GSK |
| Amount | £652,196 (GBP) |
| Organisation | GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | Global |
| Start | 11/2014 |
| End | 09/2018 |
| Description | Confidential subject PPG |
| Amount | £77,529 (GBP) |
| Organisation | PPG Industries, UK. Ltd |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2014 |
| End | 09/2017 |
| Description | Creativity @ Home |
| Amount | £20,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2013 |
| End | 07/2013 |
| Description | DSTL Centre for Defence Enterprise - 3DPV |
| Amount | £99,091 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | CDE28222 |
| Organisation | Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2012 |
| End | 06/2013 |
| Description | DSTL Centre for Defence Enterprise- SMART3D Project |
| Amount | £36,239 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2013 |
| End | 11/2013 |
| Description | EOARD USAF |
| Amount | $125,000 (USD) |
| Organisation | United States Air Force |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United States |
| Start | 02/2014 |
| End | 11/2014 |
| Description | EPSRC Early Career Research Block Grant ( N Aboulkhair, M Simonelli) |
| Amount | £60,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2018 |
| End | 10/2019 |
| Description | EPSRC Ultrafast two-dimensional infrared (2D-IR) spectrometer |
| Amount | £699,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/M008509/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2014 |
| Description | EU DIGINOVA |
| Amount | € 50,000 (EUR) |
| Funding ID | 290559 |
| Organisation | European Commission |
| Department | Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | European Union (EU) |
| Start | 08/2012 |
| End | 07/2013 |
| Description | Enabling Next Generation Additive Manufacturing Programmne Grant |
| Amount | £5,852,466 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/P031684/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2017 |
| End | 08/2022 |
| Description | Foresight Fellowship in Manufacturing - The Future of Additive Manufacturing |
| Amount | £198,235 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/N009088/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2015 |
| End | 06/2017 |
| Description | Functional Lattices for Automotive Component (FLAC) |
| Amount | £368,286 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 102665 |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 07/2016 |
| End | 06/2019 |
| Description | Future Formulation |
| Amount | £3,800,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/N024818/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2016 |
| End | 09/2020 |
| Description | Future Formulation- Formulation for 3D printing: Creating a plug and play platform for a disruptive UK industry. |
| Amount | £3,531,769 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/N024818/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2016 |
| End | 09/2020 |
| Description | GSK Additive Printing |
| Amount | £850,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | Global |
| Start | 11/2015 |
| End | 11/2019 |
| Description | HITEA2 (Highly Innovative Technology Enablers for Aerospace 2) - ALMER project |
| Amount | £197,966 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 101656 |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2014 |
| End | 02/2017 |
| Description | HITEA2 (Highly Innovative Technology Enablers for Aerospace 2) - ASID project |
| Amount | £132,774 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 101659 |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2014 |
| End | 12/2016 |
| Description | Hermes Fellowship programme administered through the University of Nottingham (Dr Ian Maskery) |
| Amount | £25,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 02/2018 |
| End | 07/2018 |
| Description | Hermes Fellowship programme administered through the University of Nottingham (Dr Yinfeng He) |
| Amount | £25,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 02/2017 |
| End | 07/2017 |
| Description | IDEAS Factory Sandpits - Wearable soft robotics |
| Amount | £324,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/M026388/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 07/2015 |
| End | 06/2018 |
| Description | Imaging Mechanical Strength in Advanced Materials (Equipment grant opportunity for ERC) |
| Amount | £60,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2018 |
| End | 03/2020 |
| Description | In Jet Interferometry for Ultra Precise Electrolyte Jet Machining (Co- Investigator) |
| Amount | £26,808 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2015 |
| End | 04/2018 |
| Description | Intelligent Structures for Low Noise Environments |
| Amount | £1,703,189 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/S03661X/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2018 |
| End | 11/2023 |
| Description | MTC_Metal powder bed |
| Amount | £72,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2013 |
| End | 09/2017 |
| Description | Multiphase models for blood flow, Healthcare and Biosciences iNet Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) |
| Amount | £50,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | RC4568 |
| Organisation | East Midlands Medilink |
| Department | Healthcare & Bioscience iNet |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2012 |
| End | 02/2013 |
| Description | NC3R Automation of 3D cell model assembly by additive printing |
| Amount | £134,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | TS/M00323X/1 |
| Organisation | TSB Bank plc |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2014 |
| End | 12/2015 |
| Description | NSF-EPSRC A Transatlantic Institute for Volumetric Powder Bed Fusion |
| Amount | £254,060 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/R02460X/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2017 |
| End | 09/2020 |
| Description | Next Generation Biomaterials Discovery (co-Investigator) |
| Amount | £320,364 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/N006615/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 11/2015 |
| End | 11/2020 |
| Description | Nottingham - BEACON -SOLARIS (Subsumptive Optimisation for Layered Additive Reactive Industrial Systems)- MB |
| Amount | £97,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 11/2019 |
| End | 10/2020 |
| Description | Nottingham Impact Accelerator: Scaling up and optimization of the printing process for a patented powder based 3D reactive inkjet technology |
| Amount | £34,604 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 05/2018 |
| End | 01/2019 |
| Description | PPG- Reactive Jetting of Polymers |
| Amount | £31,359 (GBP) |
| Organisation | PPG Industries, UK. Ltd |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 11/2013 |
| End | 02/2014 |
| Description | SABIC resins for reactive additive manufacturing processes |
| Amount | £80,529 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Saudi Basic Industries Corporation |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Start | 10/2014 |
| End | 09/2017 |
| Description | Silicone Jetting |
| Amount | £356,477 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Atomic Weapons Establishment |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2019 |
| End | 01/2021 |
| Description | UK Quantum Technology Hub for Sensors and Metrology (Co-Investigator) |
| Amount | £87,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/M013294/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 11/2014 |
| End | 11/2019 |
| Description | Wolfson Trust - Clean room for AM new building |
| Amount | £1,000,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | The Wolfson Foundation |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2016 |
| End | 04/2018 |
| Description | Y He- Visiting Researcher Fellowship (University of Seville) |
| Amount | € 9,000 (EUR) |
| Organisation | University of Seville |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | Spain |
| Start | 10/2018 |
| End | 11/2018 |
| Description | 3D Printing of Biologically and Mechanically Functional Tissue Engineering Structures |
| Organisation | University of Newcastle |
| Country | Australia |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Ricky Wildman and Dr Chris Tuck. |
| Collaborator Contribution | A key limitation of many biofabrication strategies for load bearing applications has been low strength and stiffness of the structures which can be created whilst co-processing cells and biomaterials. The overall aim of this project was to evaluate approaches to 3D printing of biologically functional structures which would allow for a structural biopolymer to be generated in the same processing step. The project was multi-disciplinary, with contributions from chemistry, biomaterials science, engineering and biology. The main achievements have been: -The development of a process which allows stable bio-inks to be prepared. A piezoelectrically actuated drop-on-demand printing system (Jetlab iv) has been used to deposit electrostatically stabilised cells from a human osteosarcoma cell line (U2OS), and the effectiveness of a polyelectrolyte cell encapsulant to maintain cell dispersion within a bio ink was assessed. Cells were coated with a number of thicknesses of a cationic poly-l-lysine (PLL) encapsulant and their ability to release studied over 7 days. Results indicated the dispersion and printability of coated cells was significantly better than that of uncoated cells. It is concluded that electrostatic stabilisation of bio-inks could provide a solution to cell aggregation, increasing viable printing time and decreasing poor yields due to orifice obstruction. -The development of a process for printing acrylate monomers and light curing them. Hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) was printed, using the Jetlab vi with a drop on demand printhead, with camphorquinone (CQ) as a photoinitiator, and a nitrogen shielding atmosphere. Blue light at 470 nm was used to cure the printed material, and 20 layers of material (0.7 mm height) have been deposited, with blue light curing under nitrogen shielding after each pass. -The creation of hard/soft composite biomaterial structure using a combined inkjet and microvalve approach. Using the HEMA system described above rigid 2D scaffold structures were produced which included wells for the introduction of a bio-ink analogue, the aim being to demonstrate that stacking the 2D slices could create a rigid 3D scaffold which could be pre-seeded with a bio-ink. The wells were then back filled with a blue stained, low viscosity bio-ink analogue, using a micro-valve deposition system. The implication of this works was: - The ability to formulate bioprinting inks in which suspensions of cells and other biological materials can be maintained, without affecting biological response, is crucial in producing robust printing strategies for tissue engineering. The encapsulation process we have developed provides a new and potentially widely applicable approach to doing this. - Cell/material co-processing with hard and soft materials, using processes which are scalable, opens up new possibilities in terms of the range of products and devices which can be made using a biofabrication approach. HEMA is a load bearing material commonly used in dentistry, and by showing that printing of HEMA alongside valve deposition of gels is possible the project has opened up a new route to the manufacture of cell/material composite structures, using two technologies which are automated and scalable. |
| Impact | Conference contributions: - Benning, M and Dalgarno, K; "Stabilisation of Bio-ink Suspensions for Inkjet Printing"; poster presented at the Manufacturing the Future Conference 2014, held in Glasgow, on the 23rd-24th September, 2014. - Benning, M & Dalgarno, K; "Electrostatic Stabilisation of Drop on Demand Bio-Ink through the Cationic Encapsulation of Cells", presented at the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium 2014, held in Austin, Texas on August 4-6th, 2014. - Benning, M. "Electrostatic Stabilisation of Bio-Ink through the Cationic Encapsulation of Cells for Piezo Drop On Demand Inkjet Printing", Tissue and Cell Engineering Society (TCES) Conference, held in Newcastle, 2nd - 4th July, 2014. The cell/material co-processing approach needs further development before publication, but conference papers and journal publications will also be prepared on the basis of this work. |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | AWE Contract Research |
| Organisation | Atomic Weapons Establishment |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Provided contract research capabilities to work on a number of projects based on additive manufacturing. These initial projects have led to AWE becoming a formal partner in our newly awarded Centre for Doctoral Trainging and further contract research currently being negotiated expected to be worth in the region of £1.1Million |
| Collaborator Contribution | AWE provided an initial brief and additional testing capabilities for the materials developed |
| Impact | These projects were multi-disciplinary in nature requiring expertise in manufacturing, chemistry and materials science. |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | Assessment of Organometallic-based Inks for Printing Conductive Silver Interconnects |
| Organisation | University of Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The aim of the initial feasibility project was to develop a flexible manufacturing route for interconnects, applicable to a number of metallic materials. The project can be differentiated from previous inkjet ink research, as it exploits the chemistry developed for atomic layer deposition (ALD) to form the basis of a new generation of low temperature ink formulations, capable of depositing metal films without the need for subsequent heat treatments. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The project can be differentiated from previous inkjet ink research, as it exploits the chemistry developed for atomic layer deposition (ALD) to form the basis of a new generation of low temperature ink formulations, capable of depositing metal films without the need for subsequent heat treatments. The silver precursor was dissolved in a solvent, and investigated as the ink base. A systematic study of the ink injection characteristics, such as viscosity and surface tension of the metal solution |
| Impact | The main outcome of this collaboration has been a successful EPSRC project at the University of Liverpool with the results being integrated into the EPSRC Centre (EPSRC Grant reference: EP/K008633/1). |
| Start Year | 2012 |
| Description | Generation of Compound Microdrops |
| Organisation | University of Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Initiation and start of the EPSRC Centre funded research project: Generation of Compound Microdrop. The project will be carried out by Prof Yulii Shikhmurzaev at Birmingham and James Sprittles at Oxford. The project has started on March 1st and the duration is 6 months. It is managed at the EPSRC Centre by Prof Ricky Wildman. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The project is a feasibility study aimed at demonstrating theoretically that one can generate compound microdrops using coaxial jetting and developing the framework for the subsequent detailed simulation of the process. The study examined theoretically the possibility of forming compound microdrops, with different materials for the core and the carrier drop, using a co-axial jetting technique. The Team developed a novel computational modelling tool, based on the finite element method, to capture the initial stages in the formation of both a single and a compound microdrop. |
| Impact | The project formed the theoretical part of a feasibility study into the generation of compound microdrops intended to result in a full-scale cross-disciplinary research proposal to be submitted to the EPSRC. The aim of this feasibility study was to demonstrate computationally that one can generate compound microdrops using a co-axial jetting technique and to develop this computational framework for any subsequent detailed simulation of the process. Future grant-funded research will enable both the modelling and the computational techniques, whose power has been demonstrated in this feasibility study, to be extended to allow the topological change (the actual break up of the liquid compound jet) to be captured. By mapping the (eight-dimensional) parameter space for compound microdrop formation in a fast, flexible and economic manner, the resulting software will be unique in its ability to guide the EPSRC Centre at Nottingham in the development of the next generation of complex additively manufactured products. |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Generation of Compound Microdrops |
| Organisation | University of Oxford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Initiation and start of the EPSRC Centre funded research project: Generation of Compound Microdrop. The project will be carried out by Prof Yulii Shikhmurzaev at Birmingham and James Sprittles at Oxford. The project has started on March 1st and the duration is 6 months. It is managed at the EPSRC Centre by Prof Ricky Wildman. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The project is a feasibility study aimed at demonstrating theoretically that one can generate compound microdrops using coaxial jetting and developing the framework for the subsequent detailed simulation of the process. The study examined theoretically the possibility of forming compound microdrops, with different materials for the core and the carrier drop, using a co-axial jetting technique. The Team developed a novel computational modelling tool, based on the finite element method, to capture the initial stages in the formation of both a single and a compound microdrop. |
| Impact | The project formed the theoretical part of a feasibility study into the generation of compound microdrops intended to result in a full-scale cross-disciplinary research proposal to be submitted to the EPSRC. The aim of this feasibility study was to demonstrate computationally that one can generate compound microdrops using a co-axial jetting technique and to develop this computational framework for any subsequent detailed simulation of the process. Future grant-funded research will enable both the modelling and the computational techniques, whose power has been demonstrated in this feasibility study, to be extended to allow the topological change (the actual break up of the liquid compound jet) to be captured. By mapping the (eight-dimensional) parameter space for compound microdrop formation in a fast, flexible and economic manner, the resulting software will be unique in its ability to guide the EPSRC Centre at Nottingham in the development of the next generation of complex additively manufactured products. |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | GlaxoSmithKline |
| Organisation | GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) |
| Country | Global |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | The EPSRC Centre and the skills developed within it have created a platform of knowhow and facilities that have enabled this collaboration. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Expertise and ambition in the field of pharmaceutical production. |
| Impact | None yet. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | High Resolution Jet Printing for Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | Queen Mary University of London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for underpinning scientific activity in other fields. The High Resolution Jet Printing for Additive Manufacturing project is funded by the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing and overseen by Prof Richard Hague and Dr Chris Tuck. |
| Collaborator Contribution | In inkjet based AM processes one of the major limiting influences on resolution and quality is the size of the ink drops used. Conventional inkjet systems are typically operated in the drop volume range 1 pl to 500 pl yielding surface features typically greater than~20 µm. Electrostatic inkjet printing has the potential to deposit significantly smaller volumes of material, using fluids having a viscosity range several orders of magnitude broader than from conventional inkjet and hence potentially obtain improved surface feature definition and reduce surface roughness in AM. The aim of the project was to use the high speed imaging capability at Cambridge Inkjet Research Centre to gain better understanding of the process of small droplet generation and deposition obtained via electrostatic printing, based on an approach developed at QMUL. The ability to use the technique to build a micron scale structure was also to be attempted. |
| Impact | This research has advanced a better understanding of electrostatic inkjet processes. Techniques to investigate and print with small high velocity jets and drops have been refined and can be applied to this and other processes in the future. One of the composite images obtained during this collaboration is to be featured on the front cover of Abstracts given to delegates attending the IoP 2014 specialist meeting Science of Inkjet and Printed Drops. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | High Resolution Jet Printing for Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | University of Cambridge |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for underpinning scientific activity in other fields. The High Resolution Jet Printing for Additive Manufacturing project is funded by the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing and overseen by Prof Richard Hague and Dr Chris Tuck. |
| Collaborator Contribution | In inkjet based AM processes one of the major limiting influences on resolution and quality is the size of the ink drops used. Conventional inkjet systems are typically operated in the drop volume range 1 pl to 500 pl yielding surface features typically greater than~20 µm. Electrostatic inkjet printing has the potential to deposit significantly smaller volumes of material, using fluids having a viscosity range several orders of magnitude broader than from conventional inkjet and hence potentially obtain improved surface feature definition and reduce surface roughness in AM. The aim of the project was to use the high speed imaging capability at Cambridge Inkjet Research Centre to gain better understanding of the process of small droplet generation and deposition obtained via electrostatic printing, based on an approach developed at QMUL. The ability to use the technique to build a micron scale structure was also to be attempted. |
| Impact | This research has advanced a better understanding of electrostatic inkjet processes. Techniques to investigate and print with small high velocity jets and drops have been refined and can be applied to this and other processes in the future. One of the composite images obtained during this collaboration is to be featured on the front cover of Abstracts given to delegates attending the IoP 2014 specialist meeting Science of Inkjet and Printed Drops. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | In-Situ Imaging of Particle-Beam Interactions in SLM and Modelling of Powder Spreading |
| Organisation | Heriot-Watt University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Dr Chris Tuck and Dr Adam Clare. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The feasibility study evaluated complementary experimental and modelling techniques, which have the potential to provide a step change in understanding in this area. The specific objectives were to: -determine if in-situ flash x-ray imaging can be used to monitor powder bed melting and the generation of gas bubbles and pores within the melt pool; -investigate discrete element method modelling to simulate the powder spreading in the SLM process and the effect of powder morphology on packing density variability; -use ex-situ high resolution x-ray tomography to characterise the powder packing in the bed and the retained defects in melted layers, to support the experiments and modelling. As the feasibility study was of a relatively short duration, the emphasis was on discovering the potential of combining the higher risk in-situ imaging experiments with the lower risk modelling and ex-situ validation. The project has been very useful for the project partners to apply their existing research expertise in this new area and learn about the capabilities of the other partners for possible future AM research. The open-architecture powder bed platform developed by Heriot-Watt could potentially prove very valuable for a range of experiments that involve in-situ monitoring of the build process, or that involve work with non-standard laser parameters or materials. For example, the ISIS neutron source has an interest in the additive manufacturing of neutron-absorbing materials such as boron, and in-situ neutron measurement of the variation in residual stress during the build process. |
| Impact | Presentations: A.J. Moore et al., "In-Situ Imaging of Particle-Beam Interactions in SLM and Modelling of Powder Spreading", International Conference on Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing, Nottingham University, 7-9 July 2015 A.J. Moore, "Open-architecture system for in-situ x-ray imaging during selective laser melting (SLM)", AILU Additive Manufacturing Workshop, 22 March 2016 (Cranfield, UK) Publication: P. Bidare, R.R.J Maier, R.J. Beck, J. D. Shephard and A. J. Moore, "Open-architecture SLM system for in-situ flash x-ray imaging", In preparation |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | In-Situ Imaging of Particle-Beam Interactions in SLM and Modelling of Powder Spreading |
| Organisation | STFC Laboratories |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Dr Chris Tuck and Dr Adam Clare. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The feasibility study evaluated complementary experimental and modelling techniques, which have the potential to provide a step change in understanding in this area. The specific objectives were to: -determine if in-situ flash x-ray imaging can be used to monitor powder bed melting and the generation of gas bubbles and pores within the melt pool; -investigate discrete element method modelling to simulate the powder spreading in the SLM process and the effect of powder morphology on packing density variability; -use ex-situ high resolution x-ray tomography to characterise the powder packing in the bed and the retained defects in melted layers, to support the experiments and modelling. As the feasibility study was of a relatively short duration, the emphasis was on discovering the potential of combining the higher risk in-situ imaging experiments with the lower risk modelling and ex-situ validation. The project has been very useful for the project partners to apply their existing research expertise in this new area and learn about the capabilities of the other partners for possible future AM research. The open-architecture powder bed platform developed by Heriot-Watt could potentially prove very valuable for a range of experiments that involve in-situ monitoring of the build process, or that involve work with non-standard laser parameters or materials. For example, the ISIS neutron source has an interest in the additive manufacturing of neutron-absorbing materials such as boron, and in-situ neutron measurement of the variation in residual stress during the build process. |
| Impact | Presentations: A.J. Moore et al., "In-Situ Imaging of Particle-Beam Interactions in SLM and Modelling of Powder Spreading", International Conference on Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing, Nottingham University, 7-9 July 2015 A.J. Moore, "Open-architecture system for in-situ x-ray imaging during selective laser melting (SLM)", AILU Additive Manufacturing Workshop, 22 March 2016 (Cranfield, UK) Publication: P. Bidare, R.R.J Maier, R.J. Beck, J. D. Shephard and A. J. Moore, "Open-architecture SLM system for in-situ flash x-ray imaging", In preparation |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | In-Situ Imaging of Particle-Beam Interactions in SLM and Modelling of Powder Spreading |
| Organisation | University of Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Dr Chris Tuck and Dr Adam Clare. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The feasibility study evaluated complementary experimental and modelling techniques, which have the potential to provide a step change in understanding in this area. The specific objectives were to: -determine if in-situ flash x-ray imaging can be used to monitor powder bed melting and the generation of gas bubbles and pores within the melt pool; -investigate discrete element method modelling to simulate the powder spreading in the SLM process and the effect of powder morphology on packing density variability; -use ex-situ high resolution x-ray tomography to characterise the powder packing in the bed and the retained defects in melted layers, to support the experiments and modelling. As the feasibility study was of a relatively short duration, the emphasis was on discovering the potential of combining the higher risk in-situ imaging experiments with the lower risk modelling and ex-situ validation. The project has been very useful for the project partners to apply their existing research expertise in this new area and learn about the capabilities of the other partners for possible future AM research. The open-architecture powder bed platform developed by Heriot-Watt could potentially prove very valuable for a range of experiments that involve in-situ monitoring of the build process, or that involve work with non-standard laser parameters or materials. For example, the ISIS neutron source has an interest in the additive manufacturing of neutron-absorbing materials such as boron, and in-situ neutron measurement of the variation in residual stress during the build process. |
| Impact | Presentations: A.J. Moore et al., "In-Situ Imaging of Particle-Beam Interactions in SLM and Modelling of Powder Spreading", International Conference on Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing, Nottingham University, 7-9 July 2015 A.J. Moore, "Open-architecture system for in-situ x-ray imaging during selective laser melting (SLM)", AILU Additive Manufacturing Workshop, 22 March 2016 (Cranfield, UK) Publication: P. Bidare, R.R.J Maier, R.J. Beck, J. D. Shephard and A. J. Moore, "Open-architecture SLM system for in-situ flash x-ray imaging", In preparation |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | In-Situ Imaging of Particle-Beam Interactions in SLM and Modelling of Powder Spreading |
| Organisation | University of Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Dr Chris Tuck and Dr Adam Clare. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The feasibility study evaluated complementary experimental and modelling techniques, which have the potential to provide a step change in understanding in this area. The specific objectives were to: -determine if in-situ flash x-ray imaging can be used to monitor powder bed melting and the generation of gas bubbles and pores within the melt pool; -investigate discrete element method modelling to simulate the powder spreading in the SLM process and the effect of powder morphology on packing density variability; -use ex-situ high resolution x-ray tomography to characterise the powder packing in the bed and the retained defects in melted layers, to support the experiments and modelling. As the feasibility study was of a relatively short duration, the emphasis was on discovering the potential of combining the higher risk in-situ imaging experiments with the lower risk modelling and ex-situ validation. The project has been very useful for the project partners to apply their existing research expertise in this new area and learn about the capabilities of the other partners for possible future AM research. The open-architecture powder bed platform developed by Heriot-Watt could potentially prove very valuable for a range of experiments that involve in-situ monitoring of the build process, or that involve work with non-standard laser parameters or materials. For example, the ISIS neutron source has an interest in the additive manufacturing of neutron-absorbing materials such as boron, and in-situ neutron measurement of the variation in residual stress during the build process. |
| Impact | Presentations: A.J. Moore et al., "In-Situ Imaging of Particle-Beam Interactions in SLM and Modelling of Powder Spreading", International Conference on Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing, Nottingham University, 7-9 July 2015 A.J. Moore, "Open-architecture system for in-situ x-ray imaging during selective laser melting (SLM)", AILU Additive Manufacturing Workshop, 22 March 2016 (Cranfield, UK) Publication: P. Bidare, R.R.J Maier, R.J. Beck, J. D. Shephard and A. J. Moore, "Open-architecture SLM system for in-situ flash x-ray imaging", In preparation |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Investigating electrochemical deposition from a light assisted system - Additive Manufacturing (AM) |
| Organisation | University of Southampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Phill Dickens, Prof Ricky Wildman and Dr Adam Clare. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The aim of the project was to explore the electrodeposition of a metallic structure in a jet configuration using energy input to accelerate the deposition process. Two different approaches designed to control and understand the deposition of metals for a 3D printing application have been developed initially. In the first system there have been employed an IR laser coupled to an electrode through a fibre optic cable. This study has shown that reductions in the uncompensated resistance of an electrode was possible through laser excitation of the system. In addition this local heating effect was shown to enhance the rate of mass transfer of material to an electrode surface. These effects were beneficial to the development of a fibre coupled electrodeposition system. Deployment of the system within a flowing jet system was also investigated. Under the conditions employed, heating effects were minimal suggesting that further refinement of the system is necessary. In the second system we developed a 'hot jet' plating system. This was found to improve plating rates and hence the potential speed at which a deposit could be generated. This technique in tandem with a thorough understanding of the electrochemical cell within this environment shows promise as a versatile and cheap technology for the electrodeposition of 3D structures on a suitable substrate. This technique was able to produce rapid growth of an electrodeposit on the surface of an electrode. The work has shown that electrodeposition under appropriate control and with careful experimental design is a versatile technology for the deposition of many different materials. This is not limited to materials with the ability to directly absorb laser light (e.g. 514 nm as described in the literature), but other highly reflecting materials. This is as a result of the novel approaches adopted where either the solvent is locally heated through the careful choice of laser wavelength and fibre optic technology or a hot jet approach where the liquid in the jet is rapidly heated and then ejected onto the electrode surface. Both of these approaches shows significant promise and require further investigation. In addition structures have been deposited at rates approaching those reported in the literature. However, the added versatility and simplicity of the new techniques suggest that these approaches show significant promise. |
| Impact | The development of new concepts and academic output should be considered. Further grant support will be sought to continue the work and fully develop the possible impact the work suggests. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | JFE steel corporation, Japan |
| Organisation | JFE Steel Corporation |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | The Centre for Additive Manufacturing at UoN will produce a demonstrator made of tin on a copper substrate using the droplet-on-demand technology Metaljet. The demonstrator is to be fabricated from Sn will be the JFE steel corporation logo. This logo will be printed on a 50*40 mm2 substrate. The research team will produce a report detailing the experimental conditions and results (droplet, velocity, etc). Photos (observation result of droplet collision behaviour) will be included. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The collaborator provides the financial support for the study by taking responsibility for all the expenses for the experiments. |
| Impact | The output from this study will be the demonstrator that will be provided to the sponsor. |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Metaljet with Canon Oce |
| Organisation | Océ Holding |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | We have established an exclusive relationship with Canon Oce in the Netherlands to be their research partner in turning their proprietary metaljetting technology in to a Additive Manufacturing system. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Supply of their proprietary metaljet technology |
| Impact | Award of EPSRC funds for "Eight Great Technologies" for specialist metaljetting equipment |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Metaljet with Canon Oce |
| Organisation | Océ Holding |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | We have established an exclusive relationship with Canon Oce in the Netherlands to be their research partner in turning their proprietary metaljetting technology in to a Additive Manufacturing system. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Supply of their proprietary metaljet technology |
| Impact | Award of EPSRC funds for "Eight Great Technologies" for specialist metaljetting equipment |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Optimising Impact Protection Through Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | Cardiff University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Ricky Wildman and Prof Ian Ashcroft. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The project's aim was to develop a method for establishing the topologically optimized microstructure of cellular materials, for use within high strain-rate (i.e. impact) scenarios. The project brought together expertise of topology optimisation (Kim), impact materials and modelling (McShane) and experimental characterisation of impact performance (Theobald). The objectives are listed below: 1. To develop topology optimisation for impact 2. To determine candidate optimum material design 3. To investigate the performance of the optimum materials for impact Topology optimisation was developed to generate optimum solutions based on the existing literature under dynamic conditions. Careful investigations revealed that the plasticity and change in loads during optimisation need to be properly accounted for in the sensitivity formulation. The resulting optimum solutions were manufactured using additive manufacturing with hyperelastic material and investigated experimentally and found to be heavier but more compliant than a benchmark polymer foam. However, optimisation did not consider maximum acceleration as a constraint, thus there is a scope for reformulating topology optimisation to deliver improved performance at reduced weight. As a first attempt at realising cellular solution that satisfies the acceleration constraint, an analytical model was developed for an elastomeric cellular solid. This was also manufactured and tested experimentally and found to be significantly more compliant than the topologically optimised solutions. This indicates that the topological optimum solutions would not pass the acceleration criteria, further motivating the need for the revised formulation. In addition, the analytical solution was still found to underperform some established energy absorbing materials such as polymer foams. The analytical approach has a reduced design space and limits the optimum performance cellular materials can achieve. In conclusion, this project identified the key challenges in the topology optimisation formulation that need to be addressed to optimise materials for impact. |
| Impact | The results of the projects form the basis for substantial future research, by clarifying the key challenges in the formulation parameters for optimisation for impact material. The conference paper that rigorously identify the research challenges form the basis and trackrecord for a collaborative proposal. The results of the work have been accepted for oral presentation: Kim HA, Duro J, McShane GJ, Theobald PS (2015) "Topology optimisation of additively manufactured impact resistant structures," Proceedings of the 23rd UK Conference of the Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, April This research also provided opportunities to widen industrial contacts and to discuss future research with companies. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Optimising Impact Protection Through Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | University of Bath |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Ricky Wildman and Prof Ian Ashcroft. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The project's aim was to develop a method for establishing the topologically optimized microstructure of cellular materials, for use within high strain-rate (i.e. impact) scenarios. The project brought together expertise of topology optimisation (Kim), impact materials and modelling (McShane) and experimental characterisation of impact performance (Theobald). The objectives are listed below: 1. To develop topology optimisation for impact 2. To determine candidate optimum material design 3. To investigate the performance of the optimum materials for impact Topology optimisation was developed to generate optimum solutions based on the existing literature under dynamic conditions. Careful investigations revealed that the plasticity and change in loads during optimisation need to be properly accounted for in the sensitivity formulation. The resulting optimum solutions were manufactured using additive manufacturing with hyperelastic material and investigated experimentally and found to be heavier but more compliant than a benchmark polymer foam. However, optimisation did not consider maximum acceleration as a constraint, thus there is a scope for reformulating topology optimisation to deliver improved performance at reduced weight. As a first attempt at realising cellular solution that satisfies the acceleration constraint, an analytical model was developed for an elastomeric cellular solid. This was also manufactured and tested experimentally and found to be significantly more compliant than the topologically optimised solutions. This indicates that the topological optimum solutions would not pass the acceleration criteria, further motivating the need for the revised formulation. In addition, the analytical solution was still found to underperform some established energy absorbing materials such as polymer foams. The analytical approach has a reduced design space and limits the optimum performance cellular materials can achieve. In conclusion, this project identified the key challenges in the topology optimisation formulation that need to be addressed to optimise materials for impact. |
| Impact | The results of the projects form the basis for substantial future research, by clarifying the key challenges in the formulation parameters for optimisation for impact material. The conference paper that rigorously identify the research challenges form the basis and trackrecord for a collaborative proposal. The results of the work have been accepted for oral presentation: Kim HA, Duro J, McShane GJ, Theobald PS (2015) "Topology optimisation of additively manufactured impact resistant structures," Proceedings of the 23rd UK Conference of the Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, April This research also provided opportunities to widen industrial contacts and to discuss future research with companies. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Optimising Impact Protection Through Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | University of Cambridge |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Ricky Wildman and Prof Ian Ashcroft. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The project's aim was to develop a method for establishing the topologically optimized microstructure of cellular materials, for use within high strain-rate (i.e. impact) scenarios. The project brought together expertise of topology optimisation (Kim), impact materials and modelling (McShane) and experimental characterisation of impact performance (Theobald). The objectives are listed below: 1. To develop topology optimisation for impact 2. To determine candidate optimum material design 3. To investigate the performance of the optimum materials for impact Topology optimisation was developed to generate optimum solutions based on the existing literature under dynamic conditions. Careful investigations revealed that the plasticity and change in loads during optimisation need to be properly accounted for in the sensitivity formulation. The resulting optimum solutions were manufactured using additive manufacturing with hyperelastic material and investigated experimentally and found to be heavier but more compliant than a benchmark polymer foam. However, optimisation did not consider maximum acceleration as a constraint, thus there is a scope for reformulating topology optimisation to deliver improved performance at reduced weight. As a first attempt at realising cellular solution that satisfies the acceleration constraint, an analytical model was developed for an elastomeric cellular solid. This was also manufactured and tested experimentally and found to be significantly more compliant than the topologically optimised solutions. This indicates that the topological optimum solutions would not pass the acceleration criteria, further motivating the need for the revised formulation. In addition, the analytical solution was still found to underperform some established energy absorbing materials such as polymer foams. The analytical approach has a reduced design space and limits the optimum performance cellular materials can achieve. In conclusion, this project identified the key challenges in the topology optimisation formulation that need to be addressed to optimise materials for impact. |
| Impact | The results of the projects form the basis for substantial future research, by clarifying the key challenges in the formulation parameters for optimisation for impact material. The conference paper that rigorously identify the research challenges form the basis and trackrecord for a collaborative proposal. The results of the work have been accepted for oral presentation: Kim HA, Duro J, McShane GJ, Theobald PS (2015) "Topology optimisation of additively manufactured impact resistant structures," Proceedings of the 23rd UK Conference of the Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, April This research also provided opportunities to widen industrial contacts and to discuss future research with companies. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | PEL Collaboration |
| Organisation | Printed Electronics Ltd |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Provided printing services of electronic materials for 3D devices |
| Collaborator Contribution | Provided training facilities to learn nuances of 3D printing and enabled development of new print methodologies. |
| Impact | Multidisciplinary, chemistry, materials and inkjet printing |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | PPG Collaboration |
| Organisation | PPG Industries, UK. Ltd |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Provding contract research services and consultancy to PPG for materials development tuned to their chemistries |
| Collaborator Contribution | PPG provide raw material synthesis and know-how to develop new materials for 3D printing, as well as providing mentoring for a currently funded studentship. |
| Impact | These projects have been multidisciplinary, encompassing chemistry, materials science and manufacturing |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Sabic Collaboration |
| Organisation | Saudi Basic Industries Corporation |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Providing PhD level research on to new materials for AM |
| Collaborator Contribution | SABIC provide materials formulation and aspects of processing to develop new materials for inkjet printing |
| Impact | Multidisciplinary research - chemistry, materials science and manufacturing |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Self-assembling hybrid jetting inks for regenerative medicine |
| Organisation | Imperial College London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | This feasibility project sought to explore and expand the capability of current 3D inkjet printing technologies, particularly in the field of regenerative medicine. New ink formulations were targeted that possess desirable physical characteristics for jetting and that can produce the next generation of temporary templates (scaffolds) for tissue regeneration. Current jetting inks are not suitable for tissue scaffolds and adapting current biomaterials for jetting is not sufficient. The key objective of this feasibility study was to synthesise a new hybrid ink that can be jetted. Another objective of this project was to generate sufficient preliminary data to enable a larger proposal to be written that will explore candidate hybrid inks for optimal scaffold production for different tissues. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Novel supramolecular polyurethanes (SPUs) have been designed, synthesised and tested for application in a 3D printer to generate features which represent the first steps towards biomedical scaffolds for regenerative medicine. A biodegradable polymer mid-block was reacted with a suitable diisocyanate in the bulk to yield a pre polymer which could then be end-capped with a series of weakly hydrogen bonding moieties yielding SPUs with self-assembling properties. From these polymers, the four best film forming polymers were prioritised for inkjet printing. Preliminary studies developed two waveforms and printing parameters which facilitated the deposition of all polymers. A benzylamine terminated polymer was observed to produce the best printed features on glass slides with respect to image resolution and was thus selected to take forward in hybrid material studies. Silica particles were loaded into the benzylamine terminated SPU and formulation at a number of different weight to volume ratios and formulations of with 5% silica (w/v) or 7.5%% (w/v) were successfully deposited. Analysis of these printed features allowed further understanding of the properties generated by the inclusion of hybrid particles in the printed features. The biocompatibility of the SPUs was also tested. Cytotoxicity studies revealed that the polymers were non-toxic in accordance with ISO 10993-5 and 10993-12, where in the cells cultured did not fall below 70% of those cultured on a blank or a negative (non-toxic) controls. Cell attachment was also examined, revealing cell attachment was not affected by the addition of hydrogen bonding motifs to the biocompatible poly(caprolactone) polymer mid-block, as confirmed by confocal microscopy. This proof of concept study has demonstrated promising results towards the use of polymer hybrid materials which may be 3D printed to form biomedical scaffolds for regenerative medicine and there is excellent scope to further explore this concept. |
| Impact | The long term aim of this collaborative study is to develop new jetting inks that will allow the manufacture of the next generation of scaffolds for bone and cartilage regeneration. The primary objective of this feasibility study was to assess the feasibility of jetting new hybrid inks containing supramolecular polymer networks and functionalised nanoparticles. The thermoreversible characteristics of supramolecular polymer networks featuring functionalised nanoparticles will also offer the capability to realise the first ink-jetted healable 3D structure. The findings from this report will be published in the form of a communication in the near future. Furthermore, an oral presentation will be delivered at the Additive Manufacturing Conference being held in Nottingham in July 2015. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Self-assembling hybrid jetting inks for regenerative medicine |
| Organisation | University of Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | This feasibility project sought to explore and expand the capability of current 3D inkjet printing technologies, particularly in the field of regenerative medicine. New ink formulations were targeted that possess desirable physical characteristics for jetting and that can produce the next generation of temporary templates (scaffolds) for tissue regeneration. Current jetting inks are not suitable for tissue scaffolds and adapting current biomaterials for jetting is not sufficient. The key objective of this feasibility study was to synthesise a new hybrid ink that can be jetted. Another objective of this project was to generate sufficient preliminary data to enable a larger proposal to be written that will explore candidate hybrid inks for optimal scaffold production for different tissues. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Novel supramolecular polyurethanes (SPUs) have been designed, synthesised and tested for application in a 3D printer to generate features which represent the first steps towards biomedical scaffolds for regenerative medicine. A biodegradable polymer mid-block was reacted with a suitable diisocyanate in the bulk to yield a pre polymer which could then be end-capped with a series of weakly hydrogen bonding moieties yielding SPUs with self-assembling properties. From these polymers, the four best film forming polymers were prioritised for inkjet printing. Preliminary studies developed two waveforms and printing parameters which facilitated the deposition of all polymers. A benzylamine terminated polymer was observed to produce the best printed features on glass slides with respect to image resolution and was thus selected to take forward in hybrid material studies. Silica particles were loaded into the benzylamine terminated SPU and formulation at a number of different weight to volume ratios and formulations of with 5% silica (w/v) or 7.5%% (w/v) were successfully deposited. Analysis of these printed features allowed further understanding of the properties generated by the inclusion of hybrid particles in the printed features. The biocompatibility of the SPUs was also tested. Cytotoxicity studies revealed that the polymers were non-toxic in accordance with ISO 10993-5 and 10993-12, where in the cells cultured did not fall below 70% of those cultured on a blank or a negative (non-toxic) controls. Cell attachment was also examined, revealing cell attachment was not affected by the addition of hydrogen bonding motifs to the biocompatible poly(caprolactone) polymer mid-block, as confirmed by confocal microscopy. This proof of concept study has demonstrated promising results towards the use of polymer hybrid materials which may be 3D printed to form biomedical scaffolds for regenerative medicine and there is excellent scope to further explore this concept. |
| Impact | The long term aim of this collaborative study is to develop new jetting inks that will allow the manufacture of the next generation of scaffolds for bone and cartilage regeneration. The primary objective of this feasibility study was to assess the feasibility of jetting new hybrid inks containing supramolecular polymer networks and functionalised nanoparticles. The thermoreversible characteristics of supramolecular polymer networks featuring functionalised nanoparticles will also offer the capability to realise the first ink-jetted healable 3D structure. The findings from this report will be published in the form of a communication in the near future. Furthermore, an oral presentation will be delivered at the Additive Manufacturing Conference being held in Nottingham in July 2015. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Smart Photoreactive Materials for Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | Imperial College London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Phill Dickens and Dr Ruth Goodridge. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Automated deposition of materials in a layer-by-layer fashion according to a three-dimensional pattern, known as Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a transformative manufacturing technique, but the palette of materials for use in AM is limited. One area that has been identified as requiring new approaches is the development of robust ceramic AM processes using materials such as ultra-high temperature ceramics, bioceramics for tissue engineering (hydroxyapatite and other calcium phosphates), or perovskites for fuel cell cathodes. The collaborators proposed to develop particulate material formulations that exist as a stable dispersion (initially repulsive), but aggregate upon irradiation via electrostatically driven self-assembly (surfactant reveals an attractive component upon UV irradiation). This photo-initiated gelling mechanism could be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden), and materials engineering (Claeyssens, Garcia-Tunon Blanca, Leigh, Rawson). This project aimed to contribute to the current challenges by using a new formulation strategy. It was proposed to design and produce photo switchable surfactants that, when used with ceramic particles would initially stabilise particles suspensions but yield controlled, electrostatic self-assembly into a ceramic particle network upon UV irradiation. This photo-initiated binding mechanism can be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. Regarding continuous extrusion, the aim was to formulate a ceramic photosensitive system with low viscosity that could flow through very narrow nozzles, but could switch rheological behaviour upon UV irradiation to comply with the requirements for the 3D deposition process (stiff and strong filaments). To achieve this ambitious goal the project was divided into 2 distinctive work packages: (i) the synthesis of a set of bifunctional charged molecules which would able to anchor to the ceramic particle. The original concept is to decorate particles with an equal mixture of surfactants that display a permanent positive charge and photo-switchable surfactants which switch from hydrophobic to negatively charged upon irradiation with UV light (~346 nm) at pH>7. The release of the complementary charge is expected to lead to agglomeration of the particles. To enable this study a library of different surfactants (eight non-commercially available target compounds) were synthesised. The produced surfactants were further evaluated on their capabilities to stabilise ceramic suspensions. This work focused on the assessment of the functionalization and attachment of the surfactants to the surface of particles and ability to bind them into a network. The particles used in the assessment were SiC, Al2O3 and SiO2 particles. We studied both glutaric acid (GA) and guanidinobutyric acid (GBA). GA was not a good dispersant for Al2O3 particles, although both GA and GBA significantly reduced the water contact angle of a surface coated with the Al2O3 particles. Wit was further studied the rheological properties of the nanoparticle/surfactant mixtures. The mixtures should ideally exhibit shear thinning behavior and should be viscoelastic, with a high elastic component. The produced mixtures exhibit shear thinning but do not have the viscoelastic behavior required for slurry extrusion. Finally the team explored binding molecules to link the GBA and GA to the nanoparticles. The linker molecule they investigated was aminopropyltriethylsilane (APTES). This molecule is a good binding molecule for crosslinking with carboxylic acid moieties, and potential future work will be focused on covalently linking GA and GBA to the nanoparticle surfaces. It has been identified a route to functionalise ceramic slurries so that they set via photochemical activation. This route could be applicable for a host of applications, e.g. novel filler materials for dentistry and bone defects. In this project a potential photoactive ceramic resin was investigated, and it was synthesised a photo-activated form of glutaric acid. Furthermore it was investigated the potential of GA and GBA as dispersants for Al2O3, SiO2 and SiC nanoparticles. Neither of the surfactant molecules acted as an appropriate dispersant of the nanoparticles. To follow on from this the team investigated the use of silanes (APTES) as a covalent linker molecule in between the nanoparticle surface and the surfactant. It was found that APTES functionalises the nanoparticle surfaces in an adequate way, and in future they will investigate covalent binding of the surfactant to the nanoparticle surface. |
| Impact | This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden- University of Nottingham/Chemistry), and materials engineering (Claeyssens- Sheffield University, Garcia-Tunon Blanca- Imperial College, Leigh- University of Warwick, Rawson- University of Nottingham/Pharmacy ). The jumpstart funding route helped to establish research links and partnerships which were almost impossible to establish otherwise. The members of the research team do intend to further collaborate via joined proposals to RCUK. The jumpstart process is a good vehicle to rapidly establish research collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Smart Photoreactive Materials for Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Phill Dickens and Dr Ruth Goodridge. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Automated deposition of materials in a layer-by-layer fashion according to a three-dimensional pattern, known as Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a transformative manufacturing technique, but the palette of materials for use in AM is limited. One area that has been identified as requiring new approaches is the development of robust ceramic AM processes using materials such as ultra-high temperature ceramics, bioceramics for tissue engineering (hydroxyapatite and other calcium phosphates), or perovskites for fuel cell cathodes. The collaborators proposed to develop particulate material formulations that exist as a stable dispersion (initially repulsive), but aggregate upon irradiation via electrostatically driven self-assembly (surfactant reveals an attractive component upon UV irradiation). This photo-initiated gelling mechanism could be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden), and materials engineering (Claeyssens, Garcia-Tunon Blanca, Leigh, Rawson). This project aimed to contribute to the current challenges by using a new formulation strategy. It was proposed to design and produce photo switchable surfactants that, when used with ceramic particles would initially stabilise particles suspensions but yield controlled, electrostatic self-assembly into a ceramic particle network upon UV irradiation. This photo-initiated binding mechanism can be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. Regarding continuous extrusion, the aim was to formulate a ceramic photosensitive system with low viscosity that could flow through very narrow nozzles, but could switch rheological behaviour upon UV irradiation to comply with the requirements for the 3D deposition process (stiff and strong filaments). To achieve this ambitious goal the project was divided into 2 distinctive work packages: (i) the synthesis of a set of bifunctional charged molecules which would able to anchor to the ceramic particle. The original concept is to decorate particles with an equal mixture of surfactants that display a permanent positive charge and photo-switchable surfactants which switch from hydrophobic to negatively charged upon irradiation with UV light (~346 nm) at pH>7. The release of the complementary charge is expected to lead to agglomeration of the particles. To enable this study a library of different surfactants (eight non-commercially available target compounds) were synthesised. The produced surfactants were further evaluated on their capabilities to stabilise ceramic suspensions. This work focused on the assessment of the functionalization and attachment of the surfactants to the surface of particles and ability to bind them into a network. The particles used in the assessment were SiC, Al2O3 and SiO2 particles. We studied both glutaric acid (GA) and guanidinobutyric acid (GBA). GA was not a good dispersant for Al2O3 particles, although both GA and GBA significantly reduced the water contact angle of a surface coated with the Al2O3 particles. Wit was further studied the rheological properties of the nanoparticle/surfactant mixtures. The mixtures should ideally exhibit shear thinning behavior and should be viscoelastic, with a high elastic component. The produced mixtures exhibit shear thinning but do not have the viscoelastic behavior required for slurry extrusion. Finally the team explored binding molecules to link the GBA and GA to the nanoparticles. The linker molecule they investigated was aminopropyltriethylsilane (APTES). This molecule is a good binding molecule for crosslinking with carboxylic acid moieties, and potential future work will be focused on covalently linking GA and GBA to the nanoparticle surfaces. It has been identified a route to functionalise ceramic slurries so that they set via photochemical activation. This route could be applicable for a host of applications, e.g. novel filler materials for dentistry and bone defects. In this project a potential photoactive ceramic resin was investigated, and it was synthesised a photo-activated form of glutaric acid. Furthermore it was investigated the potential of GA and GBA as dispersants for Al2O3, SiO2 and SiC nanoparticles. Neither of the surfactant molecules acted as an appropriate dispersant of the nanoparticles. To follow on from this the team investigated the use of silanes (APTES) as a covalent linker molecule in between the nanoparticle surface and the surfactant. It was found that APTES functionalises the nanoparticle surfaces in an adequate way, and in future they will investigate covalent binding of the surfactant to the nanoparticle surface. |
| Impact | This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden- University of Nottingham/Chemistry), and materials engineering (Claeyssens- Sheffield University, Garcia-Tunon Blanca- Imperial College, Leigh- University of Warwick, Rawson- University of Nottingham/Pharmacy ). The jumpstart funding route helped to establish research links and partnerships which were almost impossible to establish otherwise. The members of the research team do intend to further collaborate via joined proposals to RCUK. The jumpstart process is a good vehicle to rapidly establish research collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Smart Photoreactive Materials for Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | University of Nottingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Phill Dickens and Dr Ruth Goodridge. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Automated deposition of materials in a layer-by-layer fashion according to a three-dimensional pattern, known as Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a transformative manufacturing technique, but the palette of materials for use in AM is limited. One area that has been identified as requiring new approaches is the development of robust ceramic AM processes using materials such as ultra-high temperature ceramics, bioceramics for tissue engineering (hydroxyapatite and other calcium phosphates), or perovskites for fuel cell cathodes. The collaborators proposed to develop particulate material formulations that exist as a stable dispersion (initially repulsive), but aggregate upon irradiation via electrostatically driven self-assembly (surfactant reveals an attractive component upon UV irradiation). This photo-initiated gelling mechanism could be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden), and materials engineering (Claeyssens, Garcia-Tunon Blanca, Leigh, Rawson). This project aimed to contribute to the current challenges by using a new formulation strategy. It was proposed to design and produce photo switchable surfactants that, when used with ceramic particles would initially stabilise particles suspensions but yield controlled, electrostatic self-assembly into a ceramic particle network upon UV irradiation. This photo-initiated binding mechanism can be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. Regarding continuous extrusion, the aim was to formulate a ceramic photosensitive system with low viscosity that could flow through very narrow nozzles, but could switch rheological behaviour upon UV irradiation to comply with the requirements for the 3D deposition process (stiff and strong filaments). To achieve this ambitious goal the project was divided into 2 distinctive work packages: (i) the synthesis of a set of bifunctional charged molecules which would able to anchor to the ceramic particle. The original concept is to decorate particles with an equal mixture of surfactants that display a permanent positive charge and photo-switchable surfactants which switch from hydrophobic to negatively charged upon irradiation with UV light (~346 nm) at pH>7. The release of the complementary charge is expected to lead to agglomeration of the particles. To enable this study a library of different surfactants (eight non-commercially available target compounds) were synthesised. The produced surfactants were further evaluated on their capabilities to stabilise ceramic suspensions. This work focused on the assessment of the functionalization and attachment of the surfactants to the surface of particles and ability to bind them into a network. The particles used in the assessment were SiC, Al2O3 and SiO2 particles. We studied both glutaric acid (GA) and guanidinobutyric acid (GBA). GA was not a good dispersant for Al2O3 particles, although both GA and GBA significantly reduced the water contact angle of a surface coated with the Al2O3 particles. Wit was further studied the rheological properties of the nanoparticle/surfactant mixtures. The mixtures should ideally exhibit shear thinning behavior and should be viscoelastic, with a high elastic component. The produced mixtures exhibit shear thinning but do not have the viscoelastic behavior required for slurry extrusion. Finally the team explored binding molecules to link the GBA and GA to the nanoparticles. The linker molecule they investigated was aminopropyltriethylsilane (APTES). This molecule is a good binding molecule for crosslinking with carboxylic acid moieties, and potential future work will be focused on covalently linking GA and GBA to the nanoparticle surfaces. It has been identified a route to functionalise ceramic slurries so that they set via photochemical activation. This route could be applicable for a host of applications, e.g. novel filler materials for dentistry and bone defects. In this project a potential photoactive ceramic resin was investigated, and it was synthesised a photo-activated form of glutaric acid. Furthermore it was investigated the potential of GA and GBA as dispersants for Al2O3, SiO2 and SiC nanoparticles. Neither of the surfactant molecules acted as an appropriate dispersant of the nanoparticles. To follow on from this the team investigated the use of silanes (APTES) as a covalent linker molecule in between the nanoparticle surface and the surfactant. It was found that APTES functionalises the nanoparticle surfaces in an adequate way, and in future they will investigate covalent binding of the surfactant to the nanoparticle surface. |
| Impact | This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden- University of Nottingham/Chemistry), and materials engineering (Claeyssens- Sheffield University, Garcia-Tunon Blanca- Imperial College, Leigh- University of Warwick, Rawson- University of Nottingham/Pharmacy ). The jumpstart funding route helped to establish research links and partnerships which were almost impossible to establish otherwise. The members of the research team do intend to further collaborate via joined proposals to RCUK. The jumpstart process is a good vehicle to rapidly establish research collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Smart Photoreactive Materials for Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | University of Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Phill Dickens and Dr Ruth Goodridge. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Automated deposition of materials in a layer-by-layer fashion according to a three-dimensional pattern, known as Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a transformative manufacturing technique, but the palette of materials for use in AM is limited. One area that has been identified as requiring new approaches is the development of robust ceramic AM processes using materials such as ultra-high temperature ceramics, bioceramics for tissue engineering (hydroxyapatite and other calcium phosphates), or perovskites for fuel cell cathodes. The collaborators proposed to develop particulate material formulations that exist as a stable dispersion (initially repulsive), but aggregate upon irradiation via electrostatically driven self-assembly (surfactant reveals an attractive component upon UV irradiation). This photo-initiated gelling mechanism could be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden), and materials engineering (Claeyssens, Garcia-Tunon Blanca, Leigh, Rawson). This project aimed to contribute to the current challenges by using a new formulation strategy. It was proposed to design and produce photo switchable surfactants that, when used with ceramic particles would initially stabilise particles suspensions but yield controlled, electrostatic self-assembly into a ceramic particle network upon UV irradiation. This photo-initiated binding mechanism can be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. Regarding continuous extrusion, the aim was to formulate a ceramic photosensitive system with low viscosity that could flow through very narrow nozzles, but could switch rheological behaviour upon UV irradiation to comply with the requirements for the 3D deposition process (stiff and strong filaments). To achieve this ambitious goal the project was divided into 2 distinctive work packages: (i) the synthesis of a set of bifunctional charged molecules which would able to anchor to the ceramic particle. The original concept is to decorate particles with an equal mixture of surfactants that display a permanent positive charge and photo-switchable surfactants which switch from hydrophobic to negatively charged upon irradiation with UV light (~346 nm) at pH>7. The release of the complementary charge is expected to lead to agglomeration of the particles. To enable this study a library of different surfactants (eight non-commercially available target compounds) were synthesised. The produced surfactants were further evaluated on their capabilities to stabilise ceramic suspensions. This work focused on the assessment of the functionalization and attachment of the surfactants to the surface of particles and ability to bind them into a network. The particles used in the assessment were SiC, Al2O3 and SiO2 particles. We studied both glutaric acid (GA) and guanidinobutyric acid (GBA). GA was not a good dispersant for Al2O3 particles, although both GA and GBA significantly reduced the water contact angle of a surface coated with the Al2O3 particles. Wit was further studied the rheological properties of the nanoparticle/surfactant mixtures. The mixtures should ideally exhibit shear thinning behavior and should be viscoelastic, with a high elastic component. The produced mixtures exhibit shear thinning but do not have the viscoelastic behavior required for slurry extrusion. Finally the team explored binding molecules to link the GBA and GA to the nanoparticles. The linker molecule they investigated was aminopropyltriethylsilane (APTES). This molecule is a good binding molecule for crosslinking with carboxylic acid moieties, and potential future work will be focused on covalently linking GA and GBA to the nanoparticle surfaces. It has been identified a route to functionalise ceramic slurries so that they set via photochemical activation. This route could be applicable for a host of applications, e.g. novel filler materials for dentistry and bone defects. In this project a potential photoactive ceramic resin was investigated, and it was synthesised a photo-activated form of glutaric acid. Furthermore it was investigated the potential of GA and GBA as dispersants for Al2O3, SiO2 and SiC nanoparticles. Neither of the surfactant molecules acted as an appropriate dispersant of the nanoparticles. To follow on from this the team investigated the use of silanes (APTES) as a covalent linker molecule in between the nanoparticle surface and the surfactant. It was found that APTES functionalises the nanoparticle surfaces in an adequate way, and in future they will investigate covalent binding of the surfactant to the nanoparticle surface. |
| Impact | This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden- University of Nottingham/Chemistry), and materials engineering (Claeyssens- Sheffield University, Garcia-Tunon Blanca- Imperial College, Leigh- University of Warwick, Rawson- University of Nottingham/Pharmacy ). The jumpstart funding route helped to establish research links and partnerships which were almost impossible to establish otherwise. The members of the research team do intend to further collaborate via joined proposals to RCUK. The jumpstart process is a good vehicle to rapidly establish research collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Smart Photoreactive Materials for Additive Manufacturing |
| Organisation | University of Warwick |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Under the terms of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, the Centre is entitled to support research activities external to the Centre, either at other AM Centred research groups or for supporting activity in other fields. The project is overseen by Prof Phill Dickens and Dr Ruth Goodridge. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Automated deposition of materials in a layer-by-layer fashion according to a three-dimensional pattern, known as Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a transformative manufacturing technique, but the palette of materials for use in AM is limited. One area that has been identified as requiring new approaches is the development of robust ceramic AM processes using materials such as ultra-high temperature ceramics, bioceramics for tissue engineering (hydroxyapatite and other calcium phosphates), or perovskites for fuel cell cathodes. The collaborators proposed to develop particulate material formulations that exist as a stable dispersion (initially repulsive), but aggregate upon irradiation via electrostatically driven self-assembly (surfactant reveals an attractive component upon UV irradiation). This photo-initiated gelling mechanism could be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden), and materials engineering (Claeyssens, Garcia-Tunon Blanca, Leigh, Rawson). This project aimed to contribute to the current challenges by using a new formulation strategy. It was proposed to design and produce photo switchable surfactants that, when used with ceramic particles would initially stabilise particles suspensions but yield controlled, electrostatic self-assembly into a ceramic particle network upon UV irradiation. This photo-initiated binding mechanism can be exploited to additive manufacturing of 3D structures via continuous extrusion or stereolithography. Regarding continuous extrusion, the aim was to formulate a ceramic photosensitive system with low viscosity that could flow through very narrow nozzles, but could switch rheological behaviour upon UV irradiation to comply with the requirements for the 3D deposition process (stiff and strong filaments). To achieve this ambitious goal the project was divided into 2 distinctive work packages: (i) the synthesis of a set of bifunctional charged molecules which would able to anchor to the ceramic particle. The original concept is to decorate particles with an equal mixture of surfactants that display a permanent positive charge and photo-switchable surfactants which switch from hydrophobic to negatively charged upon irradiation with UV light (~346 nm) at pH>7. The release of the complementary charge is expected to lead to agglomeration of the particles. To enable this study a library of different surfactants (eight non-commercially available target compounds) were synthesised. The produced surfactants were further evaluated on their capabilities to stabilise ceramic suspensions. This work focused on the assessment of the functionalization and attachment of the surfactants to the surface of particles and ability to bind them into a network. The particles used in the assessment were SiC, Al2O3 and SiO2 particles. We studied both glutaric acid (GA) and guanidinobutyric acid (GBA). GA was not a good dispersant for Al2O3 particles, although both GA and GBA significantly reduced the water contact angle of a surface coated with the Al2O3 particles. Wit was further studied the rheological properties of the nanoparticle/surfactant mixtures. The mixtures should ideally exhibit shear thinning behavior and should be viscoelastic, with a high elastic component. The produced mixtures exhibit shear thinning but do not have the viscoelastic behavior required for slurry extrusion. Finally the team explored binding molecules to link the GBA and GA to the nanoparticles. The linker molecule they investigated was aminopropyltriethylsilane (APTES). This molecule is a good binding molecule for crosslinking with carboxylic acid moieties, and potential future work will be focused on covalently linking GA and GBA to the nanoparticle surfaces. It has been identified a route to functionalise ceramic slurries so that they set via photochemical activation. This route could be applicable for a host of applications, e.g. novel filler materials for dentistry and bone defects. In this project a potential photoactive ceramic resin was investigated, and it was synthesised a photo-activated form of glutaric acid. Furthermore it was investigated the potential of GA and GBA as dispersants for Al2O3, SiO2 and SiC nanoparticles. Neither of the surfactant molecules acted as an appropriate dispersant of the nanoparticles. To follow on from this the team investigated the use of silanes (APTES) as a covalent linker molecule in between the nanoparticle surface and the surfactant. It was found that APTES functionalises the nanoparticle surfaces in an adequate way, and in future they will investigate covalent binding of the surfactant to the nanoparticle surface. |
| Impact | This investigation brought together researchers from the disciplines of chemistry (Dowden- University of Nottingham/Chemistry), and materials engineering (Claeyssens- Sheffield University, Garcia-Tunon Blanca- Imperial College, Leigh- University of Warwick, Rawson- University of Nottingham/Pharmacy ). The jumpstart funding route helped to establish research links and partnerships which were almost impossible to establish otherwise. The members of the research team do intend to further collaborate via joined proposals to RCUK. The jumpstart process is a good vehicle to rapidly establish research collaborations. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Title | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING |
| Description | A method (300) of fabricating an object by additive manufacturing comprises providing (310) a layer of polymeric material (100), said polymeric material (100) being in particulate form, and comprising linear polymer chains, selectively depositing (320) a reactive liquid (200) onto the layer of particulate polymeric material (100), said reactive liquid (200) comprising reactive units (210a) which are monomeric units, linear oligomeric units, linear polymeric units, or combinations thereof, wherein said reactive units (210a) have two or fewer reactive groups, and allowing (330) linear polymeric chains in said layer of polymeric material (100) to react with reactive units in said reactive liquid (200) so as to form extended polymeric chains that are linear, so as to provide a shaped layer of linear polymer. These steps (310, 320, 330) are repeated as required to form the object from successive shaped layers of linear polymer. |
| IP Reference | WO2018083500 |
| Protection | Patent application published |
| Year Protection Granted | 2018 |
| Licensed | No |
| Impact | The market for AM reached US$5.165B p.a. in 2016 (Wohlers Report). However, market growth for polymeric AM was limited due to production costs, processing speed and narrow material choices. Our technique can overcome these limitations. Compared to the highly competitive metal AM market, there is less direct competition especially for a disruptive new technique which can overcome most of the limitations of existing AM techniques. Customers for a fully commercialized system based on our techniqu |
| Title | The functional lattice generation package - FLatt Pack |
| Description | The Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) has developed software called the Functional Lattice Package (FLatt Pack) for internal research. It enables the design of 3D cellular structures for manufacture and analysis. Applications include component lightweighting, impact absorption, thermal management, vibration damping and medicine. |
| Type Of Technology | Software |
| Year Produced | 2016 |
| Impact | The software is used in Innovate UK - FLAC project and by the centre's PhD students. Ian Maskery's received a Hermes fellowship funded by the University of Nottingham based on the software. |
| Company Name | Added Scientific Ltd |
| Description | The academics involved in the EPSRC Centre identified a requirement to meet the needs of potential and active users of Additive Manufacturing technology toward building capability and understanding in this rapidly emerging field. To address this need they have spun out a commercial consultancy business in June 2015. With a collective 70 years of professional experience in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing between them, the founders of Added Scientific share a philosophy of bringing the highest standards of science and engineering to bear on the development and understanding of 3D printing for companies interested in how to best to implement the technology. The team provides consultancy on the future of 3D Printing machinery and techniques, on how to develop materials for Additive Manufacturing, offers services for the design of innovative products and the development of design tools. Added Scientific and provides know how and training so that companies can understand the science behind Additive Manufacturing processes and best exploit them for their business. Effectively, the goal of Added Scientific is to support industries keen to adopt and exploit one of the key technologies of the 21st Century. |
| Year Established | 2014 |
| Impact | Added Scientific offers services in four distinct fields to its customers: -Facilitating understanding and training: Added Scientific provides technical reports and state of the art reviews for industry and government to enable long term strategic planning and technical roadmapping, coupled with performing comprehensive business analysis and developing the skills and working practises required. -Developing-on existing Additive Manufacturing equipment or bespoke system configurations: Added Scientific provides expertise in optimizing established processes, such as Laser Sintering, for specific materials and applications and in developing novel processes, such as multi-material and multi-functional ink jet printing. -Materials development and characterization: Added Scientific has considerable expertise in the processing of a wide range of materials, from high performance alloys for the aerospace industry to biological and pharmaceutical materials. Added Scientific can help develop and evaluate new materials that are optimized for specific additive manufacturing processes and their end-use applications. Design and design tools for next generation products: Added Scientific provides expertise in developing new design and optimization methods specifically for Additive Manufacturing design and also in the effective use of commercial design software. |
| Website | http://www.addedscientific.com |
| Description | 3D Printing At The Collection (Lincoln) - C Tuck presentation: 3D Printing - The move to multifunctionality |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This presentation highlighted the AM and 3D printing research activities being undertaken at the EPSRC Centre of Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing hosted by the University of Nottingham. It provided a brief overview of a number of projects ranging from multi-material jetting of electronic and structural materials to initial work on 2-photon-based systems for the production of optical based sensors. It also provided a deeper look at work attempting to successfully inkjet bio-resorbable materials to enable new products in the pharmaceutical and medical implant industries. Improved stimulated thinking and understanding of the AM technology amongst public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in Healthcare Special Interest Group (SIG) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | The SIG bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, industrialists and scientists to develop and explore the application of AM technologies to relevant clinical need. The event examined how Additive Manufacturing has progressed to become an established technology in the Dental Industry, and how experiences gained can benefit development and uptake in other Healthcare sectors. A second SIG meeting took place on 3D-Printing of Pharmaceuticals. Led to collaborative talks between Univerity of Nottingham and delegates from potential industrial partners - currently exploring possibilities for collaboration. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | 3D Printshow- CEO Panel Session participation, Prof Richard Hague |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The CEO panel at the 3D Print Show was attended by decision makers in the 3D Printing industry. This panel meeting was held to allow the participants to exchange ideas, debate and network. Follow on enquiries and engagement with governmental bodies in various countries. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012,2013 |
| Description | AM1a-0: Sheffield Metallurgical Engineering Association (SMEA) Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | David Brackett has been invited as speaker at the Sheffield Metallurgical Engineering Association (SMEA) Conference, session: Exploiting the design freedoms and constraints of additive manufacturing, June 17-18 2014, Sheffield, UK Future skills development has been promoted and start to build relationships with other researchers in the field. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | ASTM F42 and ISO Standards Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The EPSRC Centre played host to the American Standard's for Testing Materials (ASTM) F42 committee meeting, which was attended by almost fifty international delegates. The ASTM F42 is a global committee of industrialists and academics which meets twice per year to develop and ratify standards relating to Additive Manufacturing and3D Printing. These standards play a preeminent role in all aspects of additive manufacturing technologies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012,2013,2014 |
| Description | Additive Manufacturing Europe, Healthcare, 28 June 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Prof R Hague was one the speakers at the Additive Manufacturing Europe, Healthcare Conference, 'Future focus panel discussion: where is it all headed?' session. The talk was about producing technologies for medium and high volume production, supporting faster refresh rates for products with innovative characteristics, working with a smaller supplier base. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing for Medical Applications - June 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The aim of the event was to bring together clinicians, researchers, healthcare providers and industrial experts to discuss the impact and potential of additive manufacturing (AM) for the current biomedical needs. Panel and open forum discussions along with research presentations focused on the requirement, development, clinical translation of AM for potential biomedical applications. The event included also a poster session exhibiting the research work that contributes to the medical AM theme. TBC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Additive Manufacturing in Healthcare: Joint event with NUH |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The aim of the event was to bring together academics at the University of Nottingham with key stakeholders within NUH to discuss the potential impact of Additive Manufacturing and 3D-printing in the medical sector. It was intended as an opportunity for participants to explore current capabilities of the technology and contribute their own expertise of clinical needs, in addition to exploring further opportunities for collaborative work. TBC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Advanced Engineering Show at the NEC, Birmingham, 11-12 Nov 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Ian Maskery gave a presentation to the Advanced Engineering Show at the NEC. The EPSRC Centre had the opportunity to exhibit AM parts it the Enabling the Futures area at the exhibition. Jayasheelan Vathilingam and Luke Parry introduced the opportunities that lie within AM to a very enthusiastic audience. Improved stimulated thinking and improve understanding of AM technology amongst public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Appointment of Dr Chris Tuck as a Panel Member of the EPSRC Early Career Forum in Manufacturing Research |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | In July 2012 Dr Chris Tuck was appointed as a Panel Member of the EPSRC Early Career Forum in Manufacturing Research. Development of skills. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Appointment of Dr Chris Tuck to the ASTM F42 Executive Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Chris Tuck has been appointed to the ASTM F42 Executive Committee, which devises a set of standards for Additive Manufacturing. Follow on enquiries and engagement with governmental bodies in various countries. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Appointment of Dr Chris Tuck to the BSi Standards Committee AMT/008 for Additive Manufacturing |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Dr Chris Tuck was appointed to the BSi Standards Committee Amt/008 for Additive Manufacturing in 2012. . Awarding Body - BSi Standards Committee, Name of Scheme - AMT/008 Additive Manufacturing Development of Standards for AM |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | BAE Systems Graduate Exhibition |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | The Centre for Additive Manufacturing run an exhibit for BAE Systems at their graduate scheme training completion ceremony. The exhibition stall had interactive and demonstration activities with a 3D printer and parts. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Babington Community College Workshop Series |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | A series of sessions for students at a school in Leicester covering the fundamentals of AM&3DP, Concepts and Tools, Coding in the Design for AM and Designing for AM. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | British Science Week - Pathways to STEM Science |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | British Science Week - Pathways to STEM Science Fair - Mansfield Library - Engagement event for local school students to promote STEM subjects. Local activity which is part of a national event. The Centre for AM group ran an exhibition stall with interactive and demonstration activities with a 3D printer and parts produced by AM. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Cheltenham Science Festival 2013 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | In June 2013, the EPSRC Centre had the opportunity to exhibit with an own booth in the Discovery Zone. Dr Martin Baumers and Mr Jayasheelan Vathilingam introduced the opportunities that lie within AM to a very enthusiastic public audience and demonstrated the 3D printing process during the show using the EPSRC Centre's Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printer. Improved stimulated thinking and improve understanding of AM technology amongst public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Cheltenham Science Festival, public lecture by Prof Richard Hague |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | On the 12th June 2012, EPSRC Centre Director Professor Richard Hague presented "3D printing live: Manufacturing the Future", a 90-minute interactive lecture in association with the EPSRC to a packed theatre of almost 400 members of the public, students and media at the Cheltenham Science Festival. The event was exceptionally well received leading to a number of follow-on enquires to the EPSRC Centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012,2014 |
| Description | Co-host: Additive International Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Additive International is the premier summit for academic and industrial leaders in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing. Since 2006, we have showcased next-generation technology and the latest thinking, providing a forum for practitioners to build their networks and drive innovation. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.additiveinternational.com |
| Description | Contribution to Article on FT.com- Technogeeks' licence to print 3D money |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The article explains the advantages of the 3D printing technology, listing a few of industry sectors where the technology is successfully used. At the same time, it draws readers' attention to the constraints of the 3D Printing. Improved stimulated thinking and understanding of the AM technology amongst public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/dce6e0b4-48af-11e4-ad19-00144feab7de.html#axzz3H4M2rQAo |
| Description | Creativity @ Home- Enhancing creative thinking in the Additive Manufacturing researcher community |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | In order to further the interdisciplinary approaches and research outcomes of the EPSRC Centre, a customized workshop series "Thinking New and Ahead" was designed and delivered. The workshop series consisted of two face-to-face workshops with senior researchers and staff from the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing. In between the face-to-face sessions, participants completed a set of inter-session tasks. The chosen underpinning method and discovery philosophy for this workshop series was Appreciative Inquiry, a proven and well-documented method for studying and learning from the positive example. Through their discussions about their own observations and data collected from their interviews the individual participants gained increased understanding of: - Examples of creative approaches in action - Examples of outstanding positive research impact - Examples of great collaboration and inter-disciplinary efforts - The enabling factors of all of these examples Based on the shared conclusions, the participants prepared a final presentation with a set of recommendations. These recommendations included: • How to improve methods for internal information sharing • Establishing new both formal and informal meeting routines • Continued education of the teams in specific creativity enhancing techniques such as "Six Thinking Hats • How to pay better attention to and learn when a creativity mind-set vs. an innovation mind-set is appropriate In addition to these takeaways and concrete actions, the chosen approach and content were in themselves example of innovative approaches and hence participants gained a first-hand experience of trying out and learning from using relatively novel approach and concepts. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | EON Additive Manufacturing workshop and ideation session |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Workshop upskilling EON on Additive Manufacturing TBC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Website - Launch |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Launch of the comprehensive EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing website, developed by external web developer Senior Media. The site provides information on the EPSRC Centre, the team behind it, current projects, news, available jobs, industry engagement activities and available funding opportunities. In the EPSRC Centre, the web site has four administrators: Sophie Jones, Bochuan Liu, Mirela Axinte and Martin Baumers. The website will be complemented with the ADD3D partner site covering the EPSRC Centre's outreach activities. Improved the understanding of the AM technology. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Ehab Saleh- Committee member: Institute of Physics - Printing and Graphics Science Group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | The Printing and Graphics Science Group promote the physics of printing and run meetings in the UK. Its focus is on making connections for students and early years researchers to help their careers. 2-3 national conferences are organised every year related to printing technologies. Usually 20-30 speakers present in each of the conferences throughout the conference period. Various topics are selected as themes for the conferences, ranging from specialised topics like Plastic Electronics printing to more generalised topics like Printing the Future conference. The most common outcome from those conferences is exchanging scientific knowledge and making new contacts from the printing community. There has been a few discussions about building some future collaboration especially amongst the committee members. TBC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Exhibitor to the 3DPrintshow, London and Paris |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The EPSRC Centre's outreach activities (under the National Centre umbrella) were featured in a dedicated part of the booth, providing an overview of AM and3DP research activities in the UK. The attending EPSRC Centre researchers and staff led numerous discussions with industry members, researchers and the public highlighting the role of the EPSRC Centre as a research institution. Numerous demonstration parts were presented and publicity material was distributed. The participation to the event led to follow-on enquiries to the EPSRC Centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012,2013 |
| Description | Faculty of Engineering Christmas Lecture |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | The Engineering Christmas lecture showcased the huge technological advances in Aerospace, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials; taking maths and sciences from school and showing how these form the basis of innovations that impact the world around us. Alongside the fun and enlightening lecture, there were also foyer activities to take for the students to take part in. The lecture was aimed at gifted & talented students at Key Stage 3 and 4, but open to year 8 upwards. The Centre for Additive Manufacturing presented a lecture on "Material Transformations" covering a variety of topics regarding physical and chemical changes to materials with fun demonstrations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Family Discovery Day |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Open Day/Visit for families from local primary/secondary schools at UoN. Local activity. The Centre for AM group ran an exhibition stall with interactive and demonstration activities with a 3D printer and parts produced by AM. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Farnborough Airshow 2012 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Between the 9th to the 15th July 2012 The Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing exhibited at the International Farnborough Airshow where a number of companies and private individuals were introduced to the concepts and benefits of Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing technology adoption. The Centre was represented on two stands, the EPSRC Centres for Innovative Manufacturing stand and the Nottingham University stand. The event was divided into the Farnborough International Exhibition from Monday to Friday, and the Farnborough International Airshow on Saturday and Sunday. Improved understanding of the AM technology amongst companies, private industrials and public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Fashion Showcase MAISON&OBJET - Inspirations 2015/2016 : Thème "MAKE"- Bionic arm |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The 3D Printed Bionic arm designed by the Centre's summer interns has been featured in the Inspirations MAKE Book from MAISON&OBJET Paris (image is courtesy of Science Museum). The 3D printed arm has been chosen for the TECHNO-MADE thematic of Vincent Gregoire. Increase in requests for further information. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Flemish - Strategic Initiative on Materials- Panel |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Prof Richard Hague's participation as panel member for the Flemish Strategic Initiative Materials funding body - . Awarding Body - SIM, Name of Scheme - SIM Award of grants to overseas organisations |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Formal opening of the new Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Laboratory |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Formal opening of the new Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Laboratory, attended by 60+ participants from academia and industry. To celebrate the establishment of the Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Research Group (3DPRG) at The University of Nottingham, the new Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, Sir Andrew Witty, and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Greenaway, officially opened the lab on Tuesday 12th March 2013. Improved the understanding of the Additive Manufacturing technology. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Twelve delegates from Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and Hong Kong 3D Printing Association (HK3DPA) visited the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing facilities with the aim to learn and understand the development of 3D Printing and its application. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Hu Q: Oral presentation - 2nd Mexican Workshop for AM, June 2015, Queretaro, Mexico |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The 2-day Workshop/seminar was aimed at the general public, students, practitioners, academics, industrialists and enthusiasts in general, that wanted to attend and listen to world-renowned experts in the fields of Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing and its exciting applications across various fields. Dr Qin Hu from the EPSRC Centre for IM in AM was invited to deliver oral presentation to the workshop. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | IET- 3D Printing A Differentiation Engine |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Improved stimulated thinking and understanding of the AM technology amongst public. Follow-on enquiries to the EPSRC Centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | IET- Sector Debate: Additive Manufacturing |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Gordon Attenborough from IET conducted the Sector Debate session on Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing Techonology. The panel consisted of Dr Chris Tuck (Deputy Director at the EPSRC Centre for IM in AM), James Buchanan (Jaguar Land Rover), Phil Reeves (Econolyst), Chris Elsworthy (CEL UK). Improved stimulated thinking, start to build relationships with other researchers in the field. Improved understanding of the AM technology amongst public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmPUfoj4etw |
| Description | IOP PGS Conference: Printing for the future 2018, CfAM: co-organisers |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | The Institute of Physics (IOP) in collaboration with CfAM have organised Printing for the future 2018 conference. Dr. Ehab Saleh from CfAM is a committee member of the Printing and Graphics Science group (PGS) was a primary organiser of the event which attracted students and academic staff from across the UK presenting their latest research achievements in printing technologies. The main conference outcome was: New routes of collaborations were highlighted. This was significant in the Q&A sessions were speakers were invited to follow up their discussions during break, and dialogues progressed throughout the day. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Industrial Outreach - Games Workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Exploratory meeting with Games Workshop (headquartered in Nottingham) manufacturing executives discussing the possible adoption of Additive Manufacturing technologies. Informed technology adoption decisions at Games Workshop |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Ingenuity Breakfast Event- 3D Printing - tool or toy? (M Baumers)- TO UPDATE |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Ingenuity activities are designed to bring business into contact with the resources, knowledge and experience of this world-class, research-led university. Martin Baumers made a presentation with title "3D Printing - tool or toy?" In this talk, he presented the latest results on the performance of 3D printing in real-world applications and some of the challenges of the technology, like integration with other manufacturing methodologies, quality assurance and cost. He provided an insight into the type of highly functional, durable and life-changing items that researchers are pushing the technology towards being capable of producing; things like prosthetic limbs, complex pharmaceutical devices and advanced engineering components. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | IntoUniversity scheme at UoN |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Open Day/Visit for students enrolled in the 'IntoUniversity' scheme at UoN which is a mentor scheme for Undergraduates. The Centre for AM group ran an exhibition stall with interactive and demonstration activities with a 3D printer and parts produced by AM. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Investigators and leading participants in developing UK strategy for Additive Manufacturing with BIS |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Letter signed by leading industry and presented to governmental minister. BIS progressing UK AM Strategy |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Invitation and Appointment of Dr Chris Tuck to the ESRC Expert Panel on AM |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | In March 2012 Associate Professor Chris Tuck was invited and appointed to the ESRC Expert panel on Additive Manufacturing. . Awarding Body - Economic and Social Research Council, Name of Scheme - ESRC Expert Panel on Additive Manufacturing ESRC inclusion in TSB funding initiative |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Invitation and Appointment of Dr Chris Tuck to the ESRC Workshop of 3D Printing and Freight |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | In April 2012 Dr Chris Tuck was invited and appointed as a Panel Member of the ESRC Workshop of 3D Printing and Freight. . Awarding Body - Economic and Social Research Council, Name of Scheme - ESRC Workshop of 3DP and Future of Freight Award of ESRC funds to others |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Invited Keynote, IET Young Professionals, Royal Institution |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Very animated discussion with audience interest from companies and individuals |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://tv.theiet.org/channels/news/17844.cfm |
| Description | Invited Presentation - Cambridge University Inkjet centre |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | discussion with inkjet professionals follow on meetings with participants |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Invited Presentation - Engineer Magazine Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Animated discussion of additive manufacturing amongst the audience follow interaction with industry |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Invited keynote - LOPEC Conference, Munich |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | talk stimulated discussion amongst printed electronics practitioners new to additive manufacturing Collaborative work with Canon Oce |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Invited keynote - Non-Impact Printing / Digital Fabrication Conference, Seattle, US |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Lively debate with printed electronics community Collaboration with Canon Oce, follow up communications with several companies, invitation to speak at another international conference |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.imaging.org/ist/conferences/df/ |
| Description | Invited presentation "Inside 3D Printing", New York, April 2013 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | engaged audience Follow up emails and potential collaborations with overseas companies |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Invited presentation, 3D Printshow, London and Paris, Oct 2013 & Nov 2013 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | talk sparked questions and discussion afterwards follow up discussions with individuals |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Invited presentation, University of Berkeley |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | talk sparked questions and discussion afterwards. potential collaboration with U Berkeley |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Invited presentation, Westminster Business Forum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | significant discussion with audience influence of policy makers |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Jumpstart funding event for supporting external Universities for underpinning science |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | "Jumpstart" funding event organised from EPSRC Centre for AM ~140 applicants, ~ 40 participants invited to attend, 10 projects submitted, 5 subsequently funded 5 externally funded, multi partner research projects funded |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Lecture and Workshop at Gloucester Academy |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Lecture and workshop of AM&3DP and also STEM careers. The lecture covered a personal account of a journey through university and an early career in science as well as an introduction to AM&3DP in conjunction with an interactive activity. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Materialise World Summit in Brussels (Prof Richard Hague) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | In April 2017, Prof Richard Hague was invited to the panel of the Materialise World Summit in Brussels. The panel's topic was: Are We Prepared for an Additive Future? |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2008,2017 |
| Description | May Fest - The University's Open Day for the Community |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Annually, The University of Nottingham openits doors to the community for May Fest event, with free, interactive activities for all ages and interests. During the event, the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing displayed 3D printed items, showcased the Makerbot and the Ultimaker and produced demonstration objects for visitors. The present researchers conducted outreach activities and informed the wider university community of the EPSRC Centre's capabilities and activities. Improved stimulated thinking and understanding of the AM technology amongst public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014 |
| Description | NUAST- Design for 3D printing sessions |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Series of 3D Printing sessions were organised with NUAST (Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology), focusing on design for 3D printing. The sessions covered a series of fundamental aspects along the way and consisted in introduction session and break out activities. The sessions delivered basic 3D design lessons and set a simple design challenge to the students in a competition format with the best design being printed off by SLS for display at the school. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Ningbo China fact finding mission |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Prof Phill Dickens and the National Centre Coordinator, Dr Phil Reeves, participated in a conference and panel session at The University of Nottingham's Ningbo Campus in China. The conference was organised to develop linkages between the UK AM/3DP science base and companies and universities within China. The event provided a platform to better understand recent Chinese government investment initiatives centred on AM/3DP and to identify potential areas for future collaboration. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | OPAD - Cascade grant |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Talk by a Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon on "Broken bones and the challenges they present". OPAD is a project that was started in 2016 within the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering. It is funded by Cascade and the Centre for Additive Manufacturing. OPAD is a project that exposes students to real life challenges and gives them the opportunity to work collaboratively in groups to create assistive devices. Students also get the chance to meet with volunteers to find out what specific needs they have and design an assistive device for them. In March 2018 it was organised a Talk by a Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon on "Broken bones and the challenges they present" as part of OPAD spring programme for students. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016,2017,2018 |
| Description | Pharmacy After School Science Club |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Pharmacy After School Science Club - Attended local primary school as a part of the School of Pharmacy's ongoing 'After School Club' initiative. The session consisted in short in lesson with interactive and demonstration activities with a 3D printer and parts produced by AM. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Physics World Focus on: Optics and Lasers, May 2014, 3D Printing: the next step |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Improved stimulated thinking and understanding of the AM technology amongst public. Future skills development has been promoted. Many young researchers and students looking to study additive manufacturing technologies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Pint of Science, the international science festival in Nottingham |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Pint of Science, Nottingham - Engagement event for members of the public to attend. The festival saw thousands of scientists simultaneously standing up and talking about their research. It brought a unique line up of talks, demonstrations and live experiments to city's favourite pubs and bars.Academics/PhD's did presentations on their research in addition to an exhibition stall with interactive and demonstration activities with a 3D printer and parts produced by AM. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Pre-conference event "Industrial Realities of Additive Manufacturing". |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This one-day event was designed for companies who are looking to grasp the opportunities offered by Additive Manufacturing, whilst also helping them to avoid the pitfalls. Steering clear of sales pitches and hype, we selected speakers who brought extensive experience in implementing AM and who could provide clear insights into the industrial realities of the technology. This event focused on the hidden challenges of Additive Manufacturing, covering a range of issues such as quality assurance, facility development, training and funding. The speakers discussed the challenges that they have faced and shared the lessons learned. The day also included a session dedicated to the UK's National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing, led by Innovate UK. This provided insight into the work being done to support UK industry and gave details of opportunities available to UK companies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Presentation at a seminar organised by Deloitte in Birmingham - 3D Printing - Where the technology is and where it is going |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | On 10th Nov 2014, Prof Phill Dickens has been invited to present to the seminar organised by Deloitte in Birmingham, 3D Printing - Where the technology is and where it is going. The presentation was followed by talks and discussions. interest from companies and individuals |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation at the IMI Technology Forum at The Belfry - The Use of 3D printing |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | On 11th Nov 2014, Prof Phill Dickens was presenter at the IMI Technology forum working group - The use of 3D Printing. The presentation has been followed by questions and discussion. Improved understanding of the AM technology amongst participants. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation at the LSES: 3-D PRINTING: UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Ian Ashcroft gave a presentation: 3D PRINTING: UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL at the Lichfield Science and Engineering Society (LSES). The Society has well over 300 members including scientists, engineers, doctors, dentists and members of the public with an interest in scientific and engineering progress. LSES meets monthly in the Lichfield Garrick theatre with a regular attendance of over 150 attendees. The talk has been very well received. After the presentation, the audience requested to visit the Additive Manufacturing Research Group facilities. The lab tour took place in August 2015. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.lses.org.uk/3-d-printing-unlocking-the-potential/ |
| Description | Press release: New method developed to 3D print fully functional electronic circuits |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nov 2017: Press release: New method developed to 3D print fully functional electronic circuits. Published also in The Engineer, TCT magazine and over 50 international science news websites. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016,2017 |
| URL | https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2017/november/new-method-developed-to-3d-print-fully... |
| Description | Prof Richard Hague - Steering group member for EPSRC Centre for Ultra Precision |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Steering group member for EPSRC Centre for Ultra Precision . Awarding Body - EPSRC, Name of Scheme - Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Progression of EPSRC Centre for Ultra Precision |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011,2012,2013,2014 |
| Description | Prof Richard Hague's participation in UK/India Advanced Manufacturing Workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Joint workshop between EPSRC and Indian DST scoping workshop on Advanced Manufacturing. Follow on enquiries and engagement with governmental bodies in various countries. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Project Reviewer for DFG (Germany) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Dr Chris Tuck has been selected as member of the project review panel for DFG (Germany). Follow on enquiries and engagement with governmental bodies in various countries. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Project Reviewer for FWO (Belgium) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Dr Chris Tuck and Prof Richard Hague were members of project review panel for FWO (Belgium). Awarding Body - FWO, Name of Scheme - Research Foundation Flanders Reviewer Follow on enquiries and engagement with governmental bodies in various countries. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014 |
| Description | Project Reviewer for NASA |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Dr Chris Tuck is member of project review panel for NASA. . Awarding Body - NASA, Name of Scheme - Research Educations Awards Program (REAP) Award of funds by NASA |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | R Hague- participation in workshop: Impact of Emerging Technologies and Systems on Future Defence Capabilities, Feb 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A study has being undertaken for the Ministry of Defence's Chief Scientific Adviser examining emerging technologies and systems and their potential impact on future force structure. Prof Richard Hague has been invited to make a presentation on Additive Manufacturing to MOD staff and a few external experts who understand the technology landscape and the likely extent/limits of what may have developed by 2035. TBC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | RAE event |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The EPSRC Centre Director and the National Centre Coordinator participated in a round table event at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. The event was attended by the UK's leading industrial users of AM/3DP along with leading research group heads and funding bodies. The outcome from the event was a positioning paper which highlights the UK's current position, competences and future needs to maintain and grow the AM/3DP industry and science base. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012,2013 |
| Description | RAE- Ingenia magazine |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The EPSRC Centre Director, Prof Richard Hague and National Centre Coordinator, Dr Phil Reeves, wrote a detailed article published in the Royal Academy of Engineers Ingenia magazine. The article was focused on 'myth busting' and redressing the hype surrounding consumer and commercial 3D printing. The article considered the current state of the art in AM/3DP but also considered the direction of university research and the potential future impact that this may have on industry and society. Improved stimulated thinking and understanding of the AM technology amongst public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | RH and MB- Article in MWP-Advanced Manufacturing magazine |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Prof Richard Hague and Dr Martin Baumers review the progress of additive manufacturing as a mainstream industrial process and examine the supply chain potential of multimaterial techniques. Follow-on enquiries to the EPSRC Centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.advancedmanufacturing.co.uk/news/additive-advances |
| Description | RH interview for the www.theengineer.co.uk- digital issue May 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview and subsequent published article on the research activities of the group and EPSRC Centre for the Engineer Magazine TBC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://digitaledition.theengineer.co.uk/te0515slj/files/1.html |
| Description | Research article- Collaboration with Stanford |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Dr Martin Baumers from EPSRC Centre and Natasa Mrazovic from Stanford University wrote an article for the: The Quarterly Journal of UKSPA, 3D printing opens up new horizons in manufacturing. Article is on page 54 of the following publication: http://www.scienceparks.co.uk. This article forms the starting point and initial research output for a collaboration between the 3DPRG and Stanford University. The article defines the application domain for 3D Printing processes is terms of physical space and will be used to gain traction for research in this direction at both University of Nottingham and Stanford. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.scienceparks.co.uk/ |
| Description | Richard Hague and Chris Tuck invited Forum at Alcoa Inc in USA |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Invited workshop for Alcoa Inc, US upskilling them on Additive Manufacturing for use in Alcoa TBC |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Ricky Wildman interview for- theengineer.co.uk- on 3D bioprinting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Prof Ricky Wildman and other leading researchers in the area answered questions received from public on 3D bioprinting: the use of additive manufacturing techniques to manipulate living cells so that they form tissues and vessels that can be implanted into the body. The interview has been published in theengineer.co.uk Follow-on enquiries to the EPSRC Centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Science Museum Exhibition- 3D: printing the future |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The one year long Science Museum (London) exhibition opened to the public in October 2013. The exhibition communicated that 3D printing is a way to produce physical objects from digital plans and investigate the potential of 3D printing to drive innovation. Researchers at the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing, University of Nottingham, helped create and sponsor a landmark exhibition at London's Science Museum to showcase a technology that is transforming manufacturing. The 3D: printing the future exhibition, has been very successful at the Science Museum in London and the organisers decided to tour it to the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. The exhibition at MSMI has been opened in Oct 2014 for 6 months. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014 |
| Description | Science in Parliament, vol 71, no 3, Summer 2014- 3D Printing- A revolution in the making |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Improved stimulated thinking and understanding of the AM technology amongst public. Follow-on enquiries to the EPSRC Centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scientific Advances in AM: Understanding the science behind AM |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This event brought together cutting edge research activity from across UK universities. The day comprised of presentations outlining projects focused on early stage research underpinning the science behind Additive Manufacturing. All projects are funded by the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Additive Manufacturing. The research presentations improved stimulated thinking, start to build relationships with other researchers in the field. Follow-on enquiries to the EPSRC Centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Stafford College visit |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | 20 students from Stafford College visited the Additive Manufacturing Research Labs facilities. The visit started with a background presentation in AM. During this session they were split into brainstorming sessions facilitated by PhD students in AM group, discussing the advantages/disadvantages of 3D printing. The visit ended with the AM labs tour. The pupils found it very interesting and worthwhile. The college staff expressed intention to participate in future similar activities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Summer internships |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | During the summers of 2013, 2014 and 2015, cohorts of summer interns were supported by University funding to work within the EPSRC Centre at The University of Nottingham. Working in small teams and made up from a diverse range of undergraduates, the interns were tasked with innovative work in the field of novel additive processes and designs. The objective of the exercise was to demonstrate the attractiveness of AM as a potential postgraduate research topic to students, including those from non-engineering disciplines such as physics or chemistry. Improved stimulated thinking and understanding of the AM technology amongst undergraduate students. Many students are looking to study additive manufacturing technologies, some decided to pursue PhD studies in AM field. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014,2015 |
| Description | TSB SIG-AM |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The EPSRC Centre Director and National Outreach Coordinator have participated on the advisory board of the TSB Special Interest Group on AM. In July 2012 the group published the report "Shaping our national competency in Additive Manufacturing", which lays out the barriers to technology adoption and the research requirements needed to bridge the technology innovation gap. Resulting directly from this report, and the work of the SIG, TSB has now committed to invest up to £4.5-million in a dedicated AM research call. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |
| URL | https://www.innovateuk.org/documents/1524978/1866952/Shaping%20our%20national%20competency%20in%20ad... |
| Description | TV interviews with Sky News, featuring Prof Richard Hague |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | In June 2012 Centre director Prof Richard Hague was interviewed by Sky News for a news piece looking at the current and future state-of-the art in 3D printing technology. The piece has led to a number of inquiries into the Centre. Accompanying the news piece an article featuring interview material with Richard Hague and National Outreach Coordinator Dr Phil Reeves was made available on the sky news web site. The presenter and the interviewee (Centre Director Richard Hague) introduce the viewer to the concept of Additive Manufacture, multifunctional Additive Manufacture and the Centre's research agenda. Improved understanding of the AM technology amongst public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| URL | http://news.sky.com/story/21494/3d-printing-revolution-could-re-shape-world |
| Description | UK Delegation Leader on Expert Mission to Taiwan, Feb 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Engagement with Taiwan academics and industry in the field of additive manufacturing Follow up enquiries from Taiwan looking to collaborate on AM research |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Victoria and Albert museum panel session |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The EPSRC Centre Director and the National Centre Coordinator participated in a panel session at the Victoria and Albert museum in London. The session was focused on 'the future of 3D printing' and how the technology could be applied to improve society, from the environment and healthcare to education and security. The panel discussed their views on 3D printing, addressing questions such as what is most exciting in 3D printing at the moment, and what may be possible in the future. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Workshop at the Royal Society (RH) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | In June 2017 Prof Richard Hague was invited to the Emerging technologies and economy workshop at the Royal Society |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |