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Pioneering Materials Science & Engineering Projects at M2i2
Exploring advanced materials and manufacturing solutions across multiple industries.
M2i2 Advanced Materials Project Library
Explore M2i2's pioneering projects in materials science, including digital threading, advanced welding, and additive manufacturing innovations.
Digital threading for Field Assisted Sintering Technology (FAST)
This project is part of the EPSRC-funded initiative, Doing More With Less, in collaboration with the Sheffield Titanium Alloy Research (STAR) group. The primary objective is to develop a digital threading framework that connects process sensor data to the M2i2 simulator platform. This integration aims to optimise the Field Assisted Sintering Technology (FAST).
Modsim of Novel Laser Welding Techniques in Partnership With MTC: Microstructure Prediction
This project is part of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) programme called ModSim, which aims to establish a modelling framework for predicting the microstructure and material properties of dissimilar-alloy welds.
Materials Made Smarter
The Materials Made Smarter Centre (MMSC) is a consortium grant funded by the EPSRC, serving as a hub for researchers across the entire materials manufacturing value chain. This collaborative community is committed to pioneering breakthroughs in digital research, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies such as edge-AI, sensors, and advanced physics-based modelling.
Developing Design for Additive Manufacturing (DAM)
This study, funded by ATI(DAM), collaborates with GKN as the industrial partner. The aim is to introduce a multi-scale process model that connects process variables to microstructure and material properties. This model will support certification and lifing methods for additively manufactured components.
Dwell Fatigue Crack Growth in γ'-Strengthened Nickel-Based Superalloys
This project aims to develop a theoretical framework for understanding oxide-controlled dwell fatigue crack growth in γ'-strengthened nickel-based superalloys. Specifically, the study investigates the interplay between externally applied loads and variations in the dispersion of γ' particles, assessing their impact on the kinetics of grain boundary oxide growth.
Digital Reconfigurable Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace (DRAMA)
The primary aim of the DRAMA project was to accelerate the uptake of metal powder bed additive manufacturing (AM) within the UK aerospace additive supply chain. To achieve this, a multi-scale AM modelling capability was developed to facilitate informed process optimisation through the introduction of an AM-modelling digital thread.
NIST AM-Bench Challenge
The M2i2 research team has actively participated in the Additive Manufacturing Benchmarks of 2018 and 2022 (AM-Bench 2018 and AM-Bench 2022). These challenges represent the first in a series of benchmark tests aimed at validating the predictability of computational methods for additive manufacturing (AM).
Materials, Manufacturing and Oils Technologies for High Power Gearbox Systems (MAMOTH PGB)
The MAMOTH PGB project focuses on the pressure quenching of carburised austenitic steels to achieve high strength and wear resistance through martensitic transformation. This process route is critical for enhancing the longevity of gearbox components. However, the high thermal and transformational strains induced during this process can lead to cracking in the material.
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