25 Jan 2017
PhD Opportunity | Real-time quality inspection for 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
Project Description
Project Detail:
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship to start in April 2017. Building on research performed within the topic area by the supervisory team (http://www.cassamobile.eu), the primary aim of this research will be to develop and validate a closed-loop 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) inspection and quality control system. Historically the inspection of AM components has been performed upon the completion of their manufacture, thus potentially wasting resources. Therefore a range of exciting opportunities exist to advance the capabilities of 3D printing systems by providing real-time functionalities.
This research will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Xiaoxiao Han and Dr. Andrew Johnson. The successful candidate will also contribute to activities performed by two of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s world leading research groups - Additive Manufacturing Research Group and Design for Digital Fabrication Research Group.
Candidates must have a first or upper second class academic qualification, and ideally a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline to the topic area. Prior knowledge or expertise relating to the following areas would be highly advantageous: Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, LabVIEW programming, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design/Engineering, Quality Control etc.
Find out more:
Please note that all applications must be accompanied with an up-to-date CV and cover letter summarising why the applicant feels that they are appropriate for the post and a 500 word overview of quality control/in-process inspection within the field of Additive Manufacturing. A short presentation may be required at interview stage. Further information about the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School and Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering, can be found at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/, with information relating to the application process located at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/.
Entry requirements:
Applicants should have a first or upper second class academic qualification, and ideally a Master’s degree or experience in a relevant discipline to the topic area. Prior knowledge or expertise relating to the following areas would be highly advantageous: Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, LabVIEW programming, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design/Engineering, Quality Control etc.
This project is funded partly by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of the Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) awarded to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, and partly by the Design School of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Benefits of this DTP-studentship include:
• A tax-free stipend of £14,296 per annum for 3.5 years
• Tuition fees at the UK/EU rate
• A Research Training Support Grant worth at least £1,750 to assist with training
• Admission to the University as part of a cohort of EPSRC-DTP funded students
Due to funding restrictions, this is only available to those who are eligible to pay UK/EU fees. In order to qualify for a full award, all applicants must meet the EPSRC eligibility criteria including the minimum residency requirement https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/
Contact details:
Name: Dr. Xiaoxiao Han Dr. Andrew Johnson
Email address: x.han2@lboro.ac.uk a.johnson@lboro.ac.uk
Telephone number: +44 (0)1509 227619
How to apply:
All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/pg-research/. Under programme name, select ‘Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering’
Please quote reference number: XHAJ190117
Application details:
Start date: April 2017
Closing date: 01 March 2017
Interview date: w/c 13 March 2017
Reference number: XHAJ190117
Primary supervisor: Dr. Xiaoxiao Han
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship to start in April 2017. Building on research performed within the topic area by the supervisory team (http://www.cassamobile.eu), the primary aim of this research will be to develop and validate a closed-loop 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) inspection and quality control system. Historically the inspection of AM components has been performed upon the completion of their manufacture, thus potentially wasting resources. Therefore a range of exciting opportunities exist to advance the capabilities of 3D printing systems by providing real-time functionalities.
This research will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Xiaoxiao Han and Dr. Andrew Johnson. The successful candidate will also contribute to activities performed by two of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s world leading research groups - Additive Manufacturing Research Group and Design for Digital Fabrication Research Group.
Candidates must have a first or upper second class academic qualification, and ideally a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline to the topic area. Prior knowledge or expertise relating to the following areas would be highly advantageous: Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, LabVIEW programming, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design/Engineering, Quality Control etc.
Find out more:
Please note that all applications must be accompanied with an up-to-date CV and cover letter summarising why the applicant feels that they are appropriate for the post and a 500 word overview of quality control/in-process inspection within the field of Additive Manufacturing. A short presentation may be required at interview stage. Further information about the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School and Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering, can be found at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/, with information relating to the application process located at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/.
Entry requirements:
Applicants should have a first or upper second class academic qualification, and ideally a Master’s degree or experience in a relevant discipline to the topic area. Prior knowledge or expertise relating to the following areas would be highly advantageous: Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, LabVIEW programming, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design/Engineering, Quality Control etc.
This project is funded partly by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of the Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) awarded to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, and partly by the Design School of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Benefits of this DTP-studentship include:
• A tax-free stipend of £14,296 per annum for 3.5 years
• Tuition fees at the UK/EU rate
• A Research Training Support Grant worth at least £1,750 to assist with training
• Admission to the University as part of a cohort of EPSRC-DTP funded students
Due to funding restrictions, this is only available to those who are eligible to pay UK/EU fees. In order to qualify for a full award, all applicants must meet the EPSRC eligibility criteria including the minimum residency requirement https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/
Contact details:
Name: Dr. Xiaoxiao Han Dr. Andrew Johnson
Email address: x.han2@lboro.ac.uk a.johnson@lboro.ac.uk
Telephone number: +44 (0)1509 227619
How to apply:
All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/pg-research/. Under programme name, select ‘Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering’
Please quote reference number: XHAJ190117
Application details:
Start date: April 2017
Closing date: 01 March 2017
Interview date: w/c 13 March 2017
Reference number: XHAJ190117
Primary supervisor: Dr. Xiaoxiao Han
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson