Digital Manufacturing Group
Research Group Lead: Prof. Ashutosh Tiwari
Developing new digital manufacturing techniques for step changes in productivity and sustainability
Projects
Projects
FEMHUB
FEMHUB
The Hub addresses key manufacturing challenges in the production of high integrity and high value electrical machines for the aerospace, energy, high value automotive and premium consumer sectors.Â
DECHI
DECHI
The programme researches new digital approaches to expedite the adoption of circular innovation within the MedTech sector. Â
RESCu-M2
RESCu-M2
This programme pursues an integrated approach towards creating a new manufacturing ecosystem for circular resource use of high-value products through advances in AI and intelligent automation.
Recent PublicationsÂ
Recent PublicationsÂ
Journal of Advanced Joining Processes
By Alex Herdea, Divya Tiwari, Geraint Jewell, Alexis Lambourne, Mike Farnsworth, Ash TiwariThis research proposes the first framework for parallel bimodal quality prediction using real-time RGB images and thermal data from infrared images for process monitoring of thermally crimped wires.Â
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Journal of Manufacturing Systems
By Yuri Mejia, Windo Hutabarat, Ashutosh Tiwari, Alvaro Leal, Robert Whiffen, Phillip EdwardsThe review reveals a clear transition from conventional parameter optimisation towards digitally enabled drilling systems characterised by in-process sensing, adaptive control, machine-learning-assisted prediction, and autonomous quality assurance.
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Scientific Reports - Springer Nature
By Sánchez-Arriaga, N.E., Canzini, E., Espley-Plumb, N.J. et al.This paper presents an autonomous inspection system using a robotic manipulator with a novel learned constraint manifold to control a wafer to its calibration point, and a novel multi-sensor array with high potential for scalability into large substrate areas.
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Key achievements
(2026) Dr Divya Tiwari was awarded Knowledge Transfer placement by the DICE network+
(2023) Prof Ash Tiwari elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering as Fellows in recognition of their outstanding contributions to engineering and technology
(2023) Mr. Yue Yao - Manufacturing Robotics Challenge 1st Prize Winner
"This is one of the best research labs we have ever seen..."
Industrial partner
Partners
Partners
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Let's collaborate!
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