Advanced materials capabilities

Multi-energy source for large-scale additive manufacture research

Multi-energy source for next generation research Recently a new multi-energy source (MES) has been established for research into the next generation of large-scale additive manufacture research. The facility comprises multiple high-power laser sources with scanning galvanometers, a variety of arc sources coupled together with the latest robots and part manipulators for industrial-scale component manufacture. The facility also includes in-process mechanical work using rolling or peening. The facility was part of the Open Architecture Additive Manufacture (OAAM) project, funded through Innovate UK and the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI). The facility is supporting our large Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) programme grant, New Wire Additive Manufacturing (NEWAM), as well many other grant-supported and industrial projects.

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