Incremental forming and stamping, hybrid forming
Multiscale models, simulation, experimental characterization, artificial intelligence algorithms
Materials: Metals, polymer composites, natural fiber composites
Applications: transportation, health care
Objectives:
- Re-forming of metals and composites
- Hybrid forming: additive manufacturing – incremental forming – deep rolling etc.
- Customizable volume production and shape
- Personalized geometries
- Less energy, No tool, Robust and reliable set-up
- Material re-use
- Reduce disruptions produced by mining


Potential collaborators: Kazu SaitouJerard Gordon, Daniel Cooper, Chinedum Okwudire, Kazu Saitou, Wenda Tan
Funding: DOE, NSF, Raytheon Technologies, Boeing, Airbus