Cold spray additive manufacturing for repair of aircraft components

In aviation maintenance, localised corrosion of aluminum alloy components can lead to extended aircraft downtime and limited repair options. Cold spray additive manufacturing offers a valuable solution by restoring component geometries and properties without thermal degradation. This process, which deposits metal powders at high velocity, allows precise and localized repairs, and its versatility with various materials could revolutionise corrosion management in aircraft components.

Speakers: Ryan Devine, NMIS

Exploring additive (Re)manufaturing components

Traditional subsea anchor blocks use corrodible carbon steel. This study examines using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) with super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) as a better alternative. It tests fully printed components and SDSS deposition on a wrought bar. Components will undergo various analyses and tests to demonstrate that WAAM-produced SDSS can withstand subsea conditions, improve corrosion resistance, extend lifespans, and provide repair solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Wear-resistant coatings for a sustainable future: alternatives to electroplated hard chrome

ReMake Glasgow: leading sustainable manufacturing and economic renewal

ReMake Glasgow: design for remanufacture guideline

Remake Glasgow: deployment of digital product passports in manufacturing and remanufacturing  - assessing costs and benefits

To achieve Scotland’s net zero targets by 2045, manufacturing and remanufacturing sectors must cut emissions and create green jobs. This presentation proposes using Digital Product Passports (DPP) to enhance product lifecycle transparency and circularity, improving data sharing and regulatory compliance. Developed for European sustainability efforts, DPPs require substantial digital infrastructure investment. We will outline the "Remake Glasgow" strategy for DPP integration, including costs and implications of I4.0 technologies and data management, offering a detailed overview of financial and environmental impacts.

Speakers: Awais Munawar, NMIS 

Remake Glasgow: augmenting user research in manufacturing- the role of large language models in simulating the digital product passport lifecycle

AI tools like ChatGPT have expanded LLM use in manufacturing research. This presentation explores how LLMs simulate roles in the Digital Product Passport (DPP) lifecycle, providing realistic responses and emulating expert behavior. LLMs address workforce gaps and offer insights typically gained from experts. The study shows how start-ups and SMEs can use LLMs to accelerate development and improve R&D, while also addressing their limitations.

Speaker: Dr Scott Howie, NMIS

Hybrid process route development for localised remanufacturing for injection moulding tools

A key challenge for the UK injection mould tooling industry has been maintaining local manufacturing. Post-COVID, longer lead times have hurt local users and suppliers. This study, in collaboration with a Scottish SME, developed a low-carbon, resource-efficient hybrid remanufacturing process to locally restore and re-texture two injection mould tool gates. Using a hybrid Quaser MV235 system and SS316 powder, the project optimized parameters through DoE trials, achieving a consistent surface finish of Ra 3.86 µm after repairs.

Speakers: Ryan Devine, Calum Hicks, Sampan Seth, NMIS

Remake Glasgow: connectivity, deploying IIoT platform and adding value to data

This presentation covers how the ReMake project will connect various manufacturing machines and standardize their data using Industry 4.0 IIoT platforms. By unifying different protocols through edge computing and on-premise servers, we will standardize data for enterprise systems, supporting a comprehensive Digital Product Passport.

Speakers: John Reilly, NMIS