A Cranfield University designed 3D printer was sent to the International Space Station (ISS) on a mission to find out how metal printing powered by lasers is affected by the microgravity environment of space. The printer was taken into space on board Falcon 9 rocket (Cygnus NG-20 mission), launched from Florida on the 29 of January 2024. The 300kg cargo was transported in parts and then reassembled on board by astronauts.
23 November 2021 - Online event - The Welding Engineering and Laser Processing Centre at Cranfield University organised one more successful WAAMmat Industry Day.
Alessandro Busachi, PhD Researcher of the School of Aerospace Transport and Manufacturing, has been awarded the NATO - Defence Innovation Challenge 2018 for his Software prototype “Additive Manufacturing – Decision Support System” at NATO NITEC18 this May in Berlin
Demo of multi-robot flexible manufacturing based on WAAM as core process.
Dr Filomeno Martina recaps the current status of the WAAM development at Cranfield University, providing a couple of case studies with a strong focus on the business drivers behind the adoption of the technology.
For our PhD "Modelling Applications of Additive Manufacturing in Defence Support Services" carried out by Alessandro Busachi and sponsored by Babcock International Group
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Cranfield University complete additive manufacture of a 6-metre-long aluminium spar by WAAM
Showcasing the thesis work of the Manufacturing and Materials students, including some funded by the WAAMMat consortium.
The award was given for his work during the 2016 International Graduate Summer School in Aeronautics and Astronautics
Celebrating ten years of research on WAAM at Cranfield University
A fruitful discussion on the applications of WAAM
The MP spent some time visiting the welding lab and other groups at Cranfield University
A multi-track event covering design, manufacturing and materials, showcasing the work of this year's group projects
AVT-264 Specialists’ Meeting on Design, Manufacturing and Application of Metallic Lightweight Material Components For Military Vehicles, 25-27 April 2016, Tallin, Estonia
Developing gas mixes ad hoc for WAAM
Yashwanth will present on "Compensation Strategies for Robotic Motion Errors for Additive Manufacturing"
Filomeno will present on "Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing of Refractory Metals"
Jan will present on "Rolling Assisted Wire + Arc Additive Manufacture of Meter-Scale Aerospace Components" and "Control of Residual Stress, Distortion and Mechanical Properties in Wire + Arc Additive Layer Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Parts"
A technical lecture on WAAM organised by the IMechE in Bedford, on April 21st 6.30pm
Launching our online platform designed for our industry members as well as the general public
