1. PPP: FoFTopic FoF.2014-2 Title Manufacturing processes for complex structures and geometries with efficient use of material – TOPS-JD Objectives: Analyse structural joining techniques in transport to optimise for stress bearing with maximum safety Develop strategies for automated design, stress testing and optimisation Integrate consideration for capabilities and limitations of rapid manufacturing technologies Expected results: Optimised selection of design and process for transport structural components Prototype part production and testing OrganisationContact person:E-mail:Phone: Name: Dublin City UniversityDr Dermot Brabazondermot.brabazon@dcu.ie+35317008213 Transportation Optimisation of Process and Stress for Joint Design

2. Optimised Transportation Component Design Design Generation Evaluation of possible RM routes Stress – strain modelling Combined design – process selection PPP: FoFTopic FoF.2014-2 Title Manufacturing processes for complex structures and geometries with efficient use of material

3. Known Partners S.NoPartner NameTypeCountryRole in the Project Open UniversityUKProcess Optimisation Modelling University of TwenteNLStress – strain analysis Dublin City UniversityIELaser structuring and bond curing Required Partners S.NoProfileTypeCountryRole in the project Social impact of joint failures Rapid Manufacturing Joint structure design PPP: FoFTopic FoF.2014-2 Title Manufacturing processes for complex structures and geometries with efficient use of material