The main purpose of this topic is to realize the construction and motion control of the cooperative manipulator system experimental platform. Read more
Thin sheet metal materials have extensive applications in modern engineering fields. The study of their plastic behavior and constitutive models plays an important role in optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing product quality. Read more
Closing date. 31st December 2025. This PhD project is about pushing the boundaries in manufacturing, and making lasers become autonomous decision-makers, guiding us into a future of faster, cleaner, and more precise production processes. . Read more
At present, indoor unmanned vehicles are becoming more and more popular, but there are still many problems in their navigation and positioning algorithms, especially blind spots, edge-to-edge sweeping and spinning problems. Read more
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD degree programme develops your understanding of the research process and your ability to analyse and contribute to a particular research area. Read more
This PhD project aims to harness the power of large language models (LLMs) to address the complex challenges of working with real-world datasets in biologics manufacturing. Read more
Project details. There has been growing interest in applications of compression moulded high-performance discontinuous fibre composites (DFCs) across many industries such as automotive, aerospace and space. Read more
Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems. Manufacturing of lasers and similar high precision optical systems is challenging in terms of the very high precision and thermo-mechanical stability that is required whilst providing for active alignment processes. Read more
At the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), we offer excellent learning and research infrastructure. We are proud of our superb faculty made up of world renowned educators and researchers. Read more
Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing. The laser resonator in defence& security systems dictate the system design and is usually the highest cost component of the system. Read more
In 4th industrial revolution, intelligent robots will be deployed alongside human in smart manufacturing line. These robots will work as co-workers and are called Cobots. Read more
This project offers an exciting opportunity on developing a smart 3D printing/additive manufacturing technology through computer vision, machine learning and Digital Twin (DT). Read more
The future of machining lies in the fully autonomous machine tool. New technologies must be developed that predict, sense and action intelligent decisions autonomously. Read more
The University has just secured seven years funding to establish a £35m (government and industry) research hub called the EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Robotics, Automation & Smart Machine Enabled Sustainable Circular Manufacturing & Materials (RESCu-M2). Read more
Robotic-Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (Robotic-WAAM) is one of the AM processes that has wide applicability in large-structure manufacturing, modifying/adding structural features and repairing high value components like die, moulds and gears. Read more
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