Additive manufacturing (3D print) of tools for plastic injection moulding

This project offers a chance to work on a truly disruptive and innovative research project in the high-tech and high-value manufacturing, with very high potential impact in aerospace and energy sectors. This project runs under a consortium between Loughborough University and a British innovative industrial partner, Photocentric Ltd.

Photocentric Ltd is a patent holder in visible light curing technologies, specialising in photopolymerisation and inventors of LCD based 3D printing. Photocentric is an award-winning specialist 3D resin and LCD printer manufacturer based in Cambridgeshire, UK, and Arizona, USA. https://photocentricgroup.com/3d

Entry requirements
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in material, chemical, polymer science or mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other relevant backgrounds with high credentials. Manufacturing experience and/or some understanding of the additive manufacturing process, injection moulding, or general engineering are desirable, but not essential. As part of the application process, candidates are required to write a research proposal.

This project has some industrial clients who may be able to contribute to the cost of experiments/tests, but applicants must be able to fund their study (tuition fee and living expenses).

English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the international website: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/apply/english-language-requirements/

How to apply
All applications should be made online: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/research-applications/

Under school/department name, select 'Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering'. Please quote reference ES-UF-2020.

The deadline for applications is 29 August 2021.

Start dates: January 2021, April 2021, July 2021

Duration: Full-time (3 years)

Fee band: Band RA (UK/EU: TBC; international: £17,200), Band RB (UK/EU: TBC; international: £22,350)

Link to supervisor's online staff profile page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/staff/ehsan-sabet/