Theme 3
Hybrid Re-Manufacturing
Theme Lead
Professor Xichun Luo (University of Strathclyde)
Hybrid remanufacturing combines traditional manufacturing (using new materials) with remanufacturing (restoring used products) in a single system, thereby aiming for increased sustainability, cost reduction, and maximal critical material reuse. Theme 3 combines manufacturing processes with in-process metrology for developing targeted remanufacturing interventions and identifying the physical processes best suited to reconstitute materials to like-new conditions despite accidental damage, wear and tear, and material property changes, such as hardening or contamination.
Scientific Scope of Work
Researchers within Theme 3 are developing a new digital twin-driven flexible hybrid remanufacturing process chain with an integrated in-line metrology system. This will be assisted by a novel explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) material model to reconstitute end-of-life products to like-new conditions through remanufacturing methodology. The team will investigate various Non-Destructive Testing sensors for defect measurements, and non-contact laser probes for geometry and form measurement, to research the Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) enabled material fingerprint approach and the hybrid remanufacturing process chain.
Research Questions
How do we perform in-process measurement and assessment of micro-defects caused by stress-concentration in a cost-effective manner?
How do we model material properties as a function of variation of microstructures (including surface and internal defects) in different manufacturing processes?
Can we develop a systematic approach to seamlessly integrate an in-process metrology system with remanufacturing processes to form a flexible remanufacturing process chain for different parts and achieve maximised sustainability?
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