Objectives

These innovations will be developed to contribute to the following specific technical objectives:

1. Develop novel multistage pilot plants based on DED processes, hybridising AM with previous and subsequent processes for the manufacturing of several certified metal parts:

• Deploy INTEGRADDE concept in both open-pilots and application-driven pilot lines
• LMD manufacturing
• WAAM manufacturing

2. Develop novel data-driven pipeline supporting the design, simulation and production planning for additive manufacturing:

• Develop novel design for technology (DfX) solutions adapted to AM
• Develop a modelling and simulation system assisting in product design
• Develop CAx technologies supporting production planning for AM
• Develop a cybersecured digital thread for fully IP protection along the entire AM chain

3. Implement a Quality-by-Design (QbD) manufacturing strategy, based on real-time control systems, inline quality control systems, and minimised consumption of raw materials:

• Real-time control algorithms for a zero-defect manufacturing strateg
• Early detection of defects
• Cognitive system
• Data analytics

4. Implement a digital end-to-end engineering concept:

• Digital Thread
• Seamless integration from product design to the final manufactured product
• Physical to digital product transformation
• Industry 4.0
• Digital manufacturing

5. Demonstrate INTEGRADDE approach in several pilot lines for the manufacturing of certified metal parts:

• Integration of reliable external supply chain of feedstock material
• Hybridization of AM
• Standardization and product certification
• Target certified metal parts