Current Research

Closed Loop Robotics Employing Non-contact Feedback

A range of closed loop robotic control applications are considered, where non-contact feedback information, such as thermal signature, is used to boost the energy efficiency of certain automotive manufacturing processes without sacrificing product quality. (Read more.)

Control of Precision Positioning Machine

Manufacturing companies often lose time by having multiple machines in various locations and having to re-tune these machines. This research goal is to develop a method to automate the modeling and tuning process for high-precision control purposes. (Read more.)

Deformation Machining: A New Hybrid Manufacturing Process 

Deformation machining is a unique new manufacturing process that will enable the creation of features that are monolithic, less expensive and more accurate. The project’s goal is to establish the scientific bases for this new process, to create an efficient numerical simulation modeling and simulation method, and to integrate the experimental and modeling approach with in-process control strategies. (Read more.)

Development and Engineering Center for Commercial Automotive Applications for Titanium

In this project, researchers will be looking into the application of titanium. Three areas are being looked at: application in the commercial automotive industry, titanium vehicle components’ structural integrity and what affects titanium’s machinability. (Read More.)

Gauging of Large Bearing Rings Using a Rotary Encoder-Based Instrument

The goal of this project is to design and test a novel instrument to be used for measuring the diameter and taper of large bearing rings without the need for a master. (Read more.)

Predictive Molding of Precision Glass Optics

As the need for smaller optic lenses rises, so does the need to have a molding process capable of predicting the optic’s final form given a shape and set of processing parameters. This change could be a great improvement for lenses used in cell phone cameras. (Read more.)

Using Graphical Processing Units for Enhancement of Metrology Systems

Researchers target the development of specialized metrology routines capable of utilizing new commercially available hardware systems to accelerate the data processing aspects of coordinate metrology. (Read more.)