
Research Programs
Manufacturing research that solves industry problems
Manufacturing digitalisation, applied artificial intelligence and data driven business models
Development, application and scaling up of:
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Industrial artificial intelligence, machine learning, data and predictive analytics, computer vision, speech technologies, autonomous objects
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Digital twins, integrating virtual design, engineering, manufacturing, and services; real time integration of cyber, physical and human worlds; interoperability, automation through digitalisation
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Augmented / virtual / mixed reality (AR/VR/MR) applications and use cases
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Software (including as a service enabling production), simulation, hardware integration, programming capabilities, cyber security and resilience
Industry 4.0 enabled intelligent solutions, technology development and applications
Development, application and scaling up of:
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Integration of multiple Industry 4.0 technologies to drive platform and cross-cutting, system wide multiplier outcomes and transformative business models through exemplar industry-led projects, including with SMEs
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Additive manufacturing (3D and 4D printing) designs, materials, processing, customised; new business models
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Next generation advanced materials, advanced composites, nanomaterials, biomaterials, intelligent materials
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Industrial autonomous, collaborative (cobot) and mobile robotics; robot process automation; vision
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Industrial IoT and 5G, sensors, wireless integration, control real time life tracking of products, services
Design for Sustainable and Resilient Manufacturing (DFSRM)
Development, application and scaling up of:
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Design, prototype, engineering, test and validation, full system, full lifecycle approach driving higher value and higher complexity products, processes and services
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Clean technology (zero waste, carbon neutral, clean energy) and sustainable design embedded through lifecycle
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Circular economy design and modelling to maximise use of local inputs and reuse through supply chains
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Sustainability as a competitive and comparative advantage
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Servitisation opportunities through design and new business model development
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Flexible, convertible, and optimised facilities and supply chains
Manufacturing transformation education, awareness and application
Development, application and scaling up of:
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Future of industrial work; success models for real time integration of people, machines, things
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Human factors in digital manufacturing to enable high value, high skilled jobs
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Manufacturing SME innovation, technology and digital literacy education program
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Workforce development through Masters, PhD (incl industrial), Internships and training and professional development
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Development of further hub models for technology, collaboration, and innovation initiatives for SMEs