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PULSATE's 2nd Open Call for Adopters: Meet the beneficiaries

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News related to Business model development, Cloud-based Platform, Data analytics, Equipment design and selection, Model-based product & process optimisation, Path planning & CAM, Process development and optimization, Process qualification, Product design, Prototyping, Value chain analysis, Visualization in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics), Automotive, Customised Electronics, Industrial Machinery, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Textile & Clothing

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LASER WELDING IN VACUUM

The MTC has developed a revolutionary welding process in a vacuum chamber using an IPG’s D50 wobble laser head. The new process can produce defect free welds, with a 50% increase in weld penetration depth. This has resulted in a significant reduction in we

Proof of Concept related to Process development and optimization in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics), Manufacturing

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Laser welding for titanium fairings

The MTC works with Rolls-Royce to develop a laser welding process for titanium fairings, resulting in an automated, consistent process that eliminates reliance on tacit knowledge.

Proof of Concept related to Process development and optimization in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics)

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AM of front bearing housing aerofoils for test bed engines

The MTC works with Rolls-Royce on the additive manufacture of a flight test front bearing housing, resulting in 30% improvement in lead time for first part to stores for the engine development programme.

Proof of Concept related to Process development and optimization in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics)

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Additive manufacturing of structures for the mars mission

The MTC provides additive manufacturing expertise to help space R&D company Magna Parva develop a crushable thermal protection system for the mars return capsule

Success Story related to Process development and optimization in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics)

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Next generation additively manufactured aircraft seat structure

The MTC, in partnership with Assystem has demonstrated the capability of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) to enable 30% weight savings for aircraft seat structures.

Proof of Concept related to Prototyping in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics)

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How is the additive manufacturing process?

The additive manufacturing process aims to transform the part’s functional requirements into an optimal 3D representation that can be used for production.

Insight related to Model-based product & process optimisation, Path planning & CAM, Product design in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics), Automotive, Industrial Machinery

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Design for AM optimisation for automotive industry

The MTC worked with GRM and K-Tech on a project to investigate the weight-saving of an additive manufactured motorbike part.

Proof of Concept related to Prototyping in the context of Automotive

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In-situ cladding analysis

The MTC has recently completed an investigation into the development of an advanced in-situ cladding scanning method and a rapid removal and replacement process, which has the potential to increase construction quality level, add value and save time

Proof of Concept related to Process development and optimization in the context of Manufacturing

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Development of AM powder specifications

Best Practice related to Process development and optimization in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics)

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Additive manufacturing of motosport upright brackets

The MTC in partnership with Oxford Brookes formula one students, has used Additive Manufacturing (AM) to produce titanium uprights giving a 50% weight saving. The motorsport car was awarded: Top UK team overall and 2nd overall.

Success Story related to Prototyping in the context of Automotive

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Design for AM: Additive manufactured electric motor

Investigating the state of the art to determine current constraints and development opportunities of additive manufacturing for electric motor components

Proof of Concept related to Model-based product & process optimisation in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics)

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Investigating the feasibility of laser cleaning of battery cells

Laser cleaning of battery cells to improve efficiency, reliability and productivity

Proof of Concept related to Process development and optimization in the context of Automotive

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Design for rapid subtractive manufacturing of AM components

Establishing a best practice toolset for the design of additive manufactured components for higher volume manufacturing

Proof of Concept related to Model-based product & process optimisation in the context of Aerospace (Aeronautics)

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Enhancing the performance of batteries in harsh environments

Utilising laser surface micro-texturing to address the issue of the performance and durability for lithium-ion batteries in harsh environment applications

Proof of Concept related to Process development and optimization in the context of Automotive

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Lasers, more than a tool

From the very large to the nanoscale, laser is already an integral part of the manufacturing toolbox, but still has huge transformative potential on product design, digitization, workshop operations and value chains.

Insight related to Process development and optimization in the context of Manufacturing

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Building a Digital Agora specialized in LBAAM for manufacturers

The Digital Agora is a B2B cloud-based platform that seeks for streamlining the access to and adoption of LBAAM technologies and solutions.

Insight related to Cloud-based Platform in the context of Manufacturing

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PULSATE: 1st Technology Transfer Experiments open call results

PULSATE’s 1st Technology Transfer Experiments demonstrate an effective adoption of laser solutions by manufacturing SMEs

Success Story related to Process development and optimization in the context of Manufacturing

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