Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) at University of Nottingham

The Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) at University of Nottingham , jointly with the School of Physics & Astronomy teams have developed patented 3D printed pure silica glass vapour cells for quantum sensing.   Atomic vapour cells are an indispensable tool for #quantumtechnologies, but potential improvements are limited by the capacities of conventional manufacturing methods. Using additive manufacturing, we demonstrate, for the first time, a 3D-printed glass vapour cell. The exploitation of #AM capacities allows intricate internal architectures, overprinting of 2D #optoelectronical materials to create integrated sensors and surface functionalisation, while also showing the ability to tailor the optical properties. We deliver a high degree of design freedom with various functionalisations for integrated manufacturing, while ensuring portability and environmental resistance. Our technology is available for #licensing, and we are exploring opportunities to tailor our solutions to your specific needs.   To learn more or discuss opportunities, contact Dr FEIRAN WANG (F.Wang@nottingham.ac.uk) or Peter McLeod (Peter.McLeod@nottingham.ac.uk) 🔗 Manuscript link: https://lnkd.in/eUk2CPic FEIRAN WANG Lyudmila Turyanska Ricky Wildman Lucia Hackermueller Mark Fromhold

Last week, the Rehabilitation Technologies Network+ hosted the first edition of the NRC Rehabilitation Technologies Conference, at University of Nottingham. During the event, there was a poster competition and Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) at University of Nottingham PhD student, Mostafa Arafa received the runner-up poster award from the hands of Professor Ruth Goodridge for this project poster 'Optimization and reduction of an anthropomorphic prosthetic hand actuators based on Hand Motor Synergy'. For more information about the Rehabilitation Technologies Network https://lnkd.in/dPQcNxtY For information about the 2024 NRC Rehabilitation Technologies Conference and future events: https://lnkd.in/gJDTYXB3 Congratulations Mostafa Arafa! #additivemanufacturing #healthcare #rehabtechnologies

❗ Last few days to apply to join our team as Research Fellow/Associate We are currently receiving applications for a Postdoctoral Research role to join our metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) team. The selected postdoc will join our group and the University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering to develop bespoke aluminium alloys that are easy to print and offer multiple strengthening mechanism. The project, led by Prof. Richard Hague and Associate Professor Dr Marco Simonelli, in collaboration with the superb AM team at Technology Innovation Institute, led by Dr Nesma T. Aboulkhair, will be carried out with a state-of-the-art laser powder bed fusion equipment. This position is open to candidates from across the globe and our application will be considered on an equal basis. We are committed to finding top talent to lead this work. 🔗 For further information and application submission: https://lnkd.in/esudyS62 Closing date: 18 September 2024. #researchpositions #additivemanufacturing #openpositions #metalAM #CfAM

❗ Only one week left until closing date. If you - or any one you know - is interested in joining our team, please check this great Research Fellow / Associate open opportunity.

💡 Open PhD opportunities at the Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) at University of Nottingham We currently have the following positions to join the Centre for Additive Manufacturing and University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering: Metal Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Functional and Multi-Material Structures, to work with Assistant professor Dr Negar Gilani and Professor Richard Hague. Closing date: 23 October 2024. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e2X3Ybsi 3D Multi-material inkjet printing scale-up for functional structures and electronics, to work with Assistant professor Dr Geoffrey Rivers, Professor Christopher Tuck and Professor Richard Hague. Closing date: 30 October 2024. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZckMneU We encourage early applications, as they will be evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is appointed. For general information about PhD studentships and further opportunities at the Centre for Additive Manufacturing check our page: https://lnkd.in/evRqucVW Both positions are available for home student status candidates only. For further information about eligibility and how students are assessed, check the UK Parliament documents: https://lnkd.in/eDBfbDwJ #phdopportunities #fundedphd #additivemanufacturing #cfam

⚡ Opportunity to join the Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) at University of Nottingham as Research Fellow/Associate We are currently receiving applications for a Postdoctoral Research role. The selected postdoc will join our group to work at the forefront of multi-metallic laser powder bed fusion next to Dr Marco Simonelli (Associate Professor). On this project, copper-tungsten heatsink for fusion nuclear energy has been selected as the target application to demonstrate the opportunities enabled by this technology. We feel very privileged to advertise this role as part of EPSRC project (EP/Z002559/1), in collaboration with UK Atomic Energy Authority, Schaeffler Aerosint and the MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre. This position is open to candidates of all nationalities and we are committed to finding top talent to lead this work. For further information and application submission: https://lnkd.in/eJ-z-UJa Closing date: 06 September 2024. University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering #researchpositions #additivemanufacturing #openpositions

A scaled down version of a combustion chambers for liquid rocket engines printed using GRCop-42 and Inconel 718 is the latest test piece printed at the Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) at University of Nottingham . This piece showcases our vision for the next generation of structural materials, where additive manufacturing will deliver complete 3D control of composition and microstructure. We are very thankful to EPSRC (grant reference EP/Z002559/1) who will enable Marco Simonelli, Ian Maskery, Christopher Tuck and Richard Hague to explore the design of the next generation bimetallic engineering structures via laser powder bed fusion. #additivemanufacturing #researchexcellence #laserpowderbedfusion #cfam

This week, our team attended the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium in Texas. During this event, James Wilford Caruana, Dr Negar Gilani, Xiangyun Gao and Dr Robyn Worsley had the opportunity to present the advancements on additive manufacturing processes, materials and devices: 𝗥𝗲-𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. This study showcases stereolithography (SLA) as a method for developing functionalized multi-material and multilumen catheter structures. Critical to our investigation was the systematic evaluation of candidate monomers: THFuA and TCDMDA. By amalgamating precision nano-engineering with bioactive polymeric formulations, our approach offers a paradigm shift towards mitigating CRBSIs and enhancing patient outcomes in neonatal and low-birth-weight populations. 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. In this study, an in-house DoD-MMJ platform, MetalJet, was used to explore the generation and deposition behaviour of Cu microdroplets onto ceramic and metallic substrates. Our findings underscore the critical role of controlling oxygen content to mitigate nozzle-level reactions during droplet formation. These outcomes mark a substantial advancement in the direct printing of functional components. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. This study examines droplet packing strategies across various substrate temperatures to assess their impact on the physical and electrical properties of printed components. During this study, the most effective strategies to create a full-dense part at high substrate temperatures and to mitigate challenges from residual stress at low substrate temperatures are identified. These insights are crucial for tailoring deposition strategies to specific functional requirements, thereby unlocking greater potential for future multi-material research. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟯𝗗-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀-𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱. Here, a counter-current nozzle reactor within a bench-scale sub/supercritical continuous-flow system is used to synthesise a range of nanoparticles with desirable electronic properties, including magnetic and dielectric materials. In-flow surface functionalisation is explored, enabling immediate and stable dispersion of the synthesised particles within various solvents and UV-curable resins. The resultant inks were successfully printed using both material jetting and vat photopolymerisation techniques. Full event programme here: https://lnkd.in/e7tu2vB #additivemanufacturing #SFF24

Three months ago the EPSRC Programme Grant Enabling Next Generation Additive Manufacturing was coming to an end. As a result, in the past 3 months the team was working on documenting closed projects and final deliverables, assessing which pieces of the research would still continue (including identifying funding streams for it), preparing research outputs inventory, documenting and reporting the outcomes and any impact to date and concluding the financial reviews. Most importantly, this was a period in which the investigators were working hard to reflect on the next steps and how to retain the talents and knowledge developed throughout these 6 years. Luckily, many of the researchers progressed to academic roles, giving a much needed continuity and the assurance that the Programme Grant was instrumental in its mission to support career development. On the advocacy side, work has been done by some our leading academics to demonstrate to funders the importance of this type of sustained long-term funding to progress people and research in the manufacturing sector and how the Midlands must be accounted for as key to the nation's growth plans. This is one of the projects that will continue beyond the PG's closure. Once more, a big thank you to our funder, EPSRC, to our advisory board (led by Will Barton OBE), to the research fellows and associates, to the research affiliates, to the management and technical staff and to the PhD students. You can find the outcomes for the Programme Grant here: https://lnkd.in/gnrnxtU3 This is now the official closure and we invite you to read our final report. Prof Richard Hague (Programme director), Flavia Villarroel (Programme manager), Prof Clive Roberts, Prof Ian Ashcroft, Prof James Sprittles, Prof Ricky Wildman, Prof Derek Irvine, Prof Christopher Tuck, Prof Mark Fromhold, Prof Yulii Shikhmurzaev, Dr Lyudmila Turyanska, Dr Yinfeng He, Prof Felicity Rose.

Last week, several members of our team had the incredible opportunity to attend the Additive International Conference. The event brought together academic and industry experts from around the globe to share their insights on the groundbreaking technologies and developments that are shaping the future of our sector. Inspired by the thoughtful discussions and innovative ideas exchanged at the conference, we are thrilled to share a video featuring Professor Christopher Tuck and Professor Richard Hague from the Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) at University of Nottingham discussing the future of Additive Manufacturing. #additivemanufacturing #Research #Innovation #AdditiveInt2024 #CfAM