RELIANCE · REaL-tIme characterization of ANisotropic Carbon-based tEchnological fibres, films and composites

REaL-tIme characterization of ANisotropic Carbon-based tEchnological fibres, films and composites

Improving Materials Manufacturing with Advanced X-ray Tools The RELIANCE network aims to enhance the manufacturing and quality control of high-performance polymeric materials and composites by developing advanced X-ray imaging and scattering tools. These tools will enable real-time, automated characterization of materials at the nanoscale, ensuring precision, reliability, and efficiency in the manufacturing process. Doctoral Training Programme and Industry Collaboration RELIANCE trains 14 Doctoral Candidates in X-ray imaging, scattering, data reconstruction, machine learning, and automated analysis. The intensive network-wide doctoral training programme covers all aspects of these fields. Each research project is defined in collaboration with industry partners, addressing materials and problems closely related to their development programmes. This collaboration benefits industry partners through direct exploitation of results or access to a pool of knowledge and well-educated staff. Doctoral Candidates gain practical experience and knowledge, making them highly employable with skills aligned with Industry 4.0. Addressing Key Manufacturing Needs RELIANCE addresses the need for faster, more precise, and reliable real-time nanoscale characterization to ensure high-quality materials. Traditional methods relying on force and temperature control are insufficient for monitoring developing structures in-line during production. These industrial processes involve shaping materials by subjecting them to carefully adjusted processing parameters like force, temperature, and speed. While these parameters are easy to control, monitoring the developing structure in-line is challenging. Impactful Outcomes RELIANCE aims to achieve several impactful outcomes by integrating real-time data analysis with advanced X-ray scattering tools. This integration will provide high-speed characterization of nanoscale structures, allowing instant feedback to optimize manufacturing processes, identify defects, and improve material properties. This shift from in situ to in-line applications enables smart production lines with autonomous process control. The methodologies developed will equip production lines with smart sensors and detectors, combined with modelling and large-scale data handling. Consortium of Leading International Experts To achieve these ambitious goals, RELIANCE brings together a consortium of leading international experts in X-ray scattering, imaging, automated analysis of scattering data, 3D reconstruction algorithms, and automated analysis of imaging data. This consortium includes industrial leaders in manufacturing high-performance polymer materials and composites, and highly specialized X-ray instrumentation.

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