Developing and validating models that can predict the relationship between the process, the structure, properties and performance of an end product is the key aim of our modelling and simulation research.
The focus of I-Form’s research in this area is to facilitate the sustainable (efficient in terms of energy and materials), rapid development of new products and processes by replacing a significant amount of time consuming physical experimentation in the development cycle with advanced predictive modelling.
The research aims to develop complete component-level digital twins and support the inclusion of circularity and sustainability goals from the design stage through to manufacture and in-service operation. Achieving this will require significant multi-scale and multi-physics research including thermal, fluid, chemical and metallurgical mechanical modelling.
Projects under this a theme include:
- Development of multi-scale, multi-physics process-structure-property-performance models (using Additive Manufacturing as a Demonstrator technology).
- Development of component-level digital tools for predictive modelling from design through to manufacture, use and re-use.
