Grant: Alliance Grants
University of Waterloo
$405,012.00
Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing 2.0 (HI-AM 2.0): Capitalizing on Prior Achievements and Exploring New Frontiers in Directed Energy Deposition Processes
FY 2023-24
Summary
The Pan-Canadian NSERC Strategic Network, "Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing (HI-AM)," was established in 2017 to coordinate and accelerate national research efforts in additive manufacturing (AM). Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, HI-AM 1.0 achieved exceptional outcomes. For example, the initial goal of training 85 highly qualified personnel (HQP) was surpassed when 131 HQP were successfully trained. The network's principal investigators and HQP generated 405 publications, filed ten patents and invention disclosures, and registered two standards development working groups with ASTM/ISO. One of the standards drafts is currently undergoing an international ballot. Building on the success of HI-AM 1.0, the team will leverage the established network through multiple independent NSERC Alliance proposals. The current proposal focuses on Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Processes, one of the seven classes of AM. It aims to address two primary research thrusts: 1) Model Driven Workflow for In-Situ Monitoring and Quality Assurance in Robotics DED Platforms used for Large-scale AM, and 2) DED Process Development for Advanced Materials, Novel Products, Large Scale Manufacturing, and Parts Refurbishment/Repair. The multidisciplinary HI-AM 2.0-DED team, comprising seven universities and eleven companies, has made significant advancements in intelligent control technologies, innovative DED processes, and new materials. These achievements provide a foundation for overcoming obstacles in commercial AM applications within the framework of HI-AM 2.0 and position Canada as an important player in the global AM supply chain. The team's industry partners span sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, natural resources, and tooling, underscoring the potential impact of their research. This project aims to sustain the momentum of AM initiatives in Canada, given the critical timing amidst global geopolitical and supply chain challenges. The proposed Alliance seeks to establish partnerships, develop intellectual property, and train HQP essential for Canada's competitiveness in the emerging field of AM.
Program
Alliance Grants
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
586394-2023
Name nom
Toyserkani, Ehsan E
Department département
Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics
Organization id
33
Institution établissement
University of Waterloo
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2023
Competition year année de concours
2023
Award amount
405012
Program id
ALLRP
Program name en
Alliance Grants
Program name fr
Subventions Alliance
Group en
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Group fr
PARTENARIATS DE RECHERCHE
Committee code
96
Committee name en
RPP Internal Decision Cttee
Committee name fr
Cté de décision interne - PPR
Area of application code
500
Area of application group en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application group fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Area of application en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Research subject code
2002
Research subject group en
Materials science and technology
Research subject group fr
Materials processing
Research subject en
Science et technologie des matériaux
Research subject fr
Transformation des matériaux
Application title
Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing 2.0 (HI-AM 2.0): Capitalizing on Prior Achievements and Exploring New Frontiers in Directed Energy Deposition Processes
Keyword
Additive Manufacturing; Design for Additive Manufacturing; Directed Energy Deposition (DED); Electron-beam DED; In-Situ Monitoring; Laser DED; Metal 3D Printing; Modeling and Simulation; Quality Assurance
Application summary
The Pan-Canadian NSERC Strategic Network, "Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing (HI-AM)," was established in 2017 to coordinate and accelerate national research efforts in additive manufacturing (AM). Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, HI-AM 1.0 achieved exceptional outcomes. For example, the initial goal of training 85 highly qualified personnel (HQP) was surpassed when 131 HQP were successfully trained. The network's principal investigators and HQP generated 405 publications, filed ten patents and invention disclosures, and registered two standards development working groups with ASTM/ISO. One of the standards drafts is currently undergoing an international ballot. Building on the success of HI-AM 1.0, the team will leverage the established network through multiple independent NSERC Alliance proposals. The current proposal focuses on Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Processes, one of the seven classes of AM. It aims to address two primary research thrusts: 1) Model Driven Workflow for In-Situ Monitoring and Quality Assurance in Robotics DED Platforms used for Large-scale AM, and 2) DED Process Development for Advanced Materials, Novel Products, Large Scale Manufacturing, and Parts Refurbishment/Repair. The multidisciplinary HI-AM 2.0-DED team, comprising seven universities and eleven companies, has made significant advancements in intelligent control technologies, innovative DED processes, and new materials. These achievements provide a foundation for overcoming obstacles in commercial AM applications within the framework of HI-AM 2.0 and position Canada as an important player in the global AM supply chain. The team's industry partners span sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, natural resources, and tooling, underscoring the potential impact of their research. This project aims to sustain the momentum of AM initiatives in Canada, given the critical timing amidst global geopolitical and supply chain challenges. The proposed Alliance seeks to establish partnerships, develop intellectual property, and train HQP essential for Canada's competitiveness in the emerging field of AM.
