The Through-life Engineering Services Centre focuses on research (TRL 1-6) that enables us to manage high value engineering assets (e.g. planes, ships, submarines, trains) for optimised availability and cost. In order to achieve this, the Centre focuses on research related to physical degradation assessment and digital engineering technologies and processes.
The Centre was originally an EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing (2011-2016) and it has sustained its existence through numerous EPSRC, Innovate UK, EU and industry funded projects. The research projects last between three months and four years.
The Centre is divided into two groups:
Its key objectives are to:
- Develop non-destructive testing (NDT) technology and image processing techniques for improved diagnosis and feedback to design for service;
- Improve mathematical methods for micro level fatigue assessment;
- Further knowledge on quantifying compound degradation;
- Optimise complex engineering systems (including supply chains and productivity);
- Create innovative and potentially disruptive digital technologies (including virtual and augmented reality, and digital twins) to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in through-life engineering
- Develop methods for AI and machine learning in through-life.
For further information please contact Professor John Erkoyuncu, Director of the Through-life Engineering Services Centre.
