This funding aims to support new technologies with strong potential to underpin new production processes for a wide range of industrial applications and market sectors, including:
- new approaches for improved correlation between and integration of process modelling and in-process monitoring
- innovative automation techniques and applications for adaptive learning in the precision control and metrology of tooling, machining, joining, fabrication and assembly systems
- intelligent processing of metals and net shape hybrid structures to increase speed and accuracy and reduce waste
- innovation in new manufacturing process ‘competencies’. That is, the methods, equipment and expertise that can be developed as a leading capability in one market sector or application AND have real potential to be applied successfully across other sectors or applications as well.
This is a two-stage competition, opening on
16 January 2012, with the deadline for registration at noon on
22 February 2012. The second stage for invited applicants opens on 19 March 2012 and the deadline for completed applications is at noon on 25 April 2012.
A briefing event will be held in London on 25 January 2012.
Further Information
TSB CompetitionCompetition Brief