Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering - Advanced Production and Design Lab

University of Windsor

Bridges research related to advanced manufacturing and practical applications Utilizes innovative technologies to improve product and process designs including: Rapid manufacturing strategies (including additive manufacturing (3D printing), rapid prototyping, machining, design for changeovers and inspection)Product design for manufacturing process planning and manufacturing systems design design recoveryCognitive ergonomics related to complexity (product, process, and operations perspectives for effective systems design)Provides support for process improvements including modeling, simulation, and experimentation Possesses reverse engineering tools to target creating either a replicate model or an idealized model which can be utilized for subsequent downstream optimizationEquipped with an industrial grade Fused Deposition Modeling machine: Fortus 400 M/C and a 3 axis CNC printer-mill machine to explore hybrid deposition and machining synergiesCollaborates with industry to 1) assist with additive manufacturing process design and simulation tool development (to combine additive and subtractive processes seamlessly) and 2) address process planning challenges with multi-tasking machine toolsWindsor’s unique climate of co-operation between academic, business and industry sectors gives you access to state-of-the-art engineering facilities and outstanding career opportunities. Whether you're a high school student trying to learn more about engineering, a potential graduate student considering advanced study through a master's or doctoral degree, a company or industry representative wondering if our university can assist you with a research problem, we're positive that the Faculty of Engineering can help you.The Faculty of Engineering offers programs designed to develop professional competence and prepare students to solve the technical problems of society and the global environment.