Below are listed in date order current and completed projects in the Advanced Manufacturing Systems & Technology Centre. Clicking each link takes you to the relevant project page.
Indicates Completed Projects Indicates Current Projects
European Projects
Eureka 358 FORCAST : flexible, operational, real-time control and scheduling tools
Eureka 1629 TIMEShare : Team-based Iconographic Multimedia Environment for Sharing data
Framework 5 - Craft Programme : CICLOP- Computer Integrated Closing Operations
Framework 5 - Integrated Project : EUROShoE- CAD design and mould development
National Projects
The design of flexible machining facilities
The management of tool flow in multi-cell batch manufacturing facilities
Multi-flow control to improve flexible batch manufacturing performance
IT tools to improve the manufacturing performance of metalworking SMEs
The implementation of holonic manufacturing systems
Implementation of environmental management systems within manufacturing SMEs
Responsive design and operation of flexible manpower lines (FMLs)
Design and implementation of intelligent tool dispensing system
Integration of production scheduling and tool management systems for efficient manufacture
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PhD Projects
Design of a flexible machining cell
Multi-flow control of flexible manufacturing cells
A reference model for information specification for metal working SMEs
Production data analysis within a contemporary metalworking SME
An agent-based approach to STEP-NC CAD/CAM
A STEP-compliant CAD/CAM system for asymmetric rotational components
A web-based information support for end-of-life product recovery
An Integrated Approach to Inventory Control & Production Planning of Automotive Component Machining
Application of STEP Standards to inspection planning and programming for component inspection
Responsive Demand Management in Food Industry
The design of a STEP-NC compliant WEDM CAD/CAM system