K&I 2002

Research

Collaborators

New Machining Strategies Using Excimer Mask and Workpiece Dragging

Microwave Heating and Curing of Adhesive-bonded Corrugated Cardboard

A Concurrent Intelligent Design System for Conveyors in the Food Processing and Beverage Industries

Microtechnology for Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Attachment of Biomolecules and Bacteria to Polymer Surfaces

Supply Chain Framework Development and Evaluation for the Food Industry

Micro Optics for Atom Lithography

Shape Cutting of Aerospace Composite Components Using Abrasive Waterjets

Process Modelling In Selective Variable Frequency Microwave Heating Of Multilayer Material Systems

Non-Contact Inspection of Hermetically Sealed Food Products

Flexible Electrodes and Conductors

Interface Technology for Athlete Monitoring – Force Shoe

Sensing and Control of the Laser Cladding Process

Numerical Simulation of Abrasive Water Jet for Different Roughness Height Inside the Focus Tube

Development of Cryogenic Icejet Technology for Processing Materials

Novel Materials for Surface Micromachining

Emission Control of Trichloroethene Using Microwave Power

Creation of Optimised Part Programs for Excimer Laser-Ablation Micromachining from Known 3D Surfaces

Abrasive Water-Jet Cutting Head Oscillation Technique for Improving Cut-Wall Surface Quality

Strategies for Minimisation of Automotive Faults

Investigation into Continuous Improvement to Brake System Process Capability

New Machining Strategies for Glass

Microwave Resonance-induced Plasma Spray of Diamond-Like Carbon

Diagnostic Techniques For Complex Computer Controlled Machine Tools

Laser – LIGA for the Fabrication of Micro Actuators

Holonic Scheduling Strategies for FMS

Centralised Scheduling Strategies for FMS

Improved Mixing in Microchannels

Dynamic Measurements of Microsystems

Hybrid Technology for Polymer Microfabrication

The Cutting of Thick Steel Plate Using a Spinning Laser Beam

Robot-based Monitoring and Control of YAG Laser Welding

Femtosecond Laser Ablation

Performance Improvement Of Servo Motor Drive Controls

Recycled Post Consumer Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) into Fibre Applications

Development of CAD/CAM System for Mechanical Cams

Development of CAD/CAM System for Complex Surfaces

Laser Cladding of Metal Matrix Composite on Magnesium Base Alloys to Improve Wear Properties

Control of Cooling in Casting Dies Based on Thermal Feedback and Modelling

Improved Techniques for the Miniaturisation of Bioarrays.

Covalent Binding of DNA/Oligonucleotides onto Polymer Surfaces.

Non-Contact Three Dimensional Measurement of Aircraft Components

SU-8 Ablation for Rapid High Aspect Ratio 3D Microfabrication

Novel Structures Using Rotating Masks

Development of a Fast Solver for 3D Polymer Injection Moulding.

Wireless Communication Network for Remote Diagnostic Application

Race Suspension System Performance Analysis & Simulation

Blends of Recycled Milk Bottle Resin (HDPE) and Virgin Polyolefins

UV Modification of Polymers for Enhanced Bio-compatibility

A Fuzzy Based Scheduling Model for a Flexible Manufacturing System

Structures for Aircraft Maintenance

An Intelligent Design Support System for Investment Casting of Quality Production Parts and Tooling

Plastic Injection Mould Manufacture based on Rapid Prototyping Technology

LIGA Fabricated Microstructures for Micro Fluidic Applications

Colour Sensing of Moulded Products

Maximise Use of Microwaves in Drying of Bonded Paper Web

Ultrasonic Inspection of Sub-Surface Defects in Aluminium Die-Castings

Soldering of Magnesium Alloys in High Pressure Die Casting

Patterning Thin Films for Sensors

Feedback and Control of Microsystems

Development of High Quality Recycled HDPE Resins for the Replacement of Virgin Resins in Pipe

Design and Modeling of Electroactive Polymer Microactuators