A multiscale modelling  approach for higher levels of interaction of machine elements, machines through to the top level of supply chain.

WP 1:
Smart Specification

This WP aims to define the KPI’s (i.e. productivity, precision, sustainability, etc) of the smart manufacturing system.

WP Leader:  Dr. Javid Khan

  WP Leader:    Prof. Xichun Luo

WP 2: Multiscale Business Modelling and System Analysis

This WP aims to research a multiscale modelling  approach for higher levels of interaction of machine elements, machines through to the top level of supply chain.    

WP Leader: Prof. Peter Ball

WP 3: Digital links in Smart Manufacturing and Product Design

This WP aims to research digital links among smart manufacturing and a holistic smart product design approach.

WP Leader:   Prof. Yi Qin

WP 4:
Smart Assembly System

This WP aims to research a smart reconfigurable assembly system.                                                                        

  WP Leader:    Dr. Xianwen Kong

WP 5: Smart in-line surface Metrology System

This WP aims to research an intelligent multi-sensor surface measurement system.                                                                                      

WP Leader:   Dr. Feng Gao

WP 6: Digital Twin-Driven Smart Manufacturing System

This WP aims to research a new automation control approach and controller for smart manufacturing.                                

  WP Leader:    Prof. Xichun Luo

WP 7: System Integration, Validation and Demonstration

This WP aims to develop an internal standard and research a reconfigurable control architecture system integration.                                                                                   

WP Leader:  Mr. Clive Bond

WP Leader:  Mr. B. Scanlan

  WP Leader:    Prof. Xichun Luo