Due to its similitude with hot forging, the equipment and the method of the present invention is named Hot Forging Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing (HF-WAAM). In order to prove the concept and the advantages of the equipment of the invention, samples in AISI 316L stainless steel were manufactured and tested . Forging forces of 17 N and 55 N were used to plastically deform the material. Optical microscopy was performed for microstructural characterization. The present invention refers to an equipment and a method to refine the solidification microstructure and reduce anisotropy without interrupting the additive manufacturing process, by performing a local viscoplastic deformation of the layers already deposited as the material is being deposited. This equipment and method, furthermore, greatly affect porosity: pores formed during the process were eliminated by the hot forging process. Since deformation occurs at high temperature, the forces involved are low and the equipment does not need specific requirements, such as stiffness. Therefore, the equipment costs are lowered . This equipment can be easily incorporated into conventional moving equipment used in WAAM, either a 6-axis robot or a 3-axis table. TRL 7 in use at a Belgian company.
The invention relates to an arrangement for condition monitoring of a rope of a hoisting apparatus. The arrangement for condition monitoring of a rope of a hoisting apparatus according to the present invention comprises one or more eddy current test units placed near said rope for generating a time-varying magnetic field, and for detecting a secondary magnetic field being generated by eddy currents in said rope as eddy current detection data, and an on-line monitoring unit receiving and utilizing said eddy current detection data for on-line condition monitoring of said rope, wherein an at least one eddy current test unit comprises: one or more printed circuit boards placed near said rope and arranged in a perpendicular direction in relation to the plane formed by adjacent load bearing members of said rope and parallel to each other, and arranged in a parallel direction or in a direction turned 20 degrees or less from the parallel direction in relation to the length of said rope, wherein at least one printed circuit board each comprises one or more eddy current inspection probes, each of said one or more eddy current inspection probes comprising two excitation coils and/or sensing coils near said rope.
The present invention is enclosed in the area of the inspection of welding between two parts, for instance for the inspection of welding in the automotive industry, in which parts such as roofs and side panels are welded together. Specifically, the present invention provides a non-destructive inspection of a welding. Assigned to the company Introsys Integration for Robotics Systems (PT).
The invention relates to an arrangement for condition monitoring of a rope of a hoisting apparatus. The arrangement for condition monitoring of a rope of a hoisting apparatus according to the present invention comprises one or more eddy current test units placed near said rope for generating a time-varying magnetic field, and for detecting a secondary magnetic field being generated by eddy currents in said rope as eddy current detection data, and an on-line monitoring unit receiving and utilizing said eddy current detection data for on-line condition monitoring of said rope, wherein an at least one eddy current test unit comprises: one or more printed circuit boards placed near said rope and arranged in a perpendicular direction in relation to the plane formed by adjacent load bearing members of said rope and parallel to each other, and arranged in a parallel direction or in a direction turned 20 degrees or less from the parallel direction in relation to the length of said rope, wherein at least one printed circuit board each comprises one or more eddy current inspection probes, each of said one or more eddy current inspection probes comprising two excitation coils and/or sensing coils near said rope.
The present disclosure refers to a metallic structural element for transduction of mechanical efforts into electrical signals in relation to a predetermined orientation comprising a metallic matrix embedded with piezoelectric particles and in which the piezoelectric particles are polarized s by application of an electric field for reorientation of electric dipoles in said predetermined orientation. Further described is the manufacturing process of said self-monitored metallic structural element.
The creation of the present invention stemmed from the need to develop a product that would meet the needs of physiotherapy in animals – indicatively dogs, but usable in other animals – elderly, post surgical, post trauma or musculoskeletal system pathology. The invention addresses the developmental needs of certain muscle groups depending on the type and breed of the animal, namely the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and limb groups. The device, which will be claimed, is adapted to different weights, breeds, ages and sizes of the animal, using a modular set of pieces that allow adaptation to each animal individually, and the forces to be applied adapted as a result of anatomy of the animal.
Fully-customizable out-of-the-box open-source 2D Digital Image Correlation (2D-DIC) software, so-called iCorrVision-2D. It is implemented in Python, including image acquisition (grabber), numerical correlation and post-processing modules. The proposed software has an intuitive graphical user interface to support selecting all main correlation parameters, calibration and region of interest. The iCorrVision-2D software stands out over other open-source projects due to the great number of functionalities and the control of all important inputs, such as correlation domain, approach (spatial and incremental) and matching criterion, displacement filtering, interpolation techniques, strain window and reconstruction shape functions.
Results demonstrate that the iCorrVision-2D software is robust and can be used to measure full-field displacements and strains with satisfactory accuracy and precision.
Available here.
An out-of-the-box python-based open-source 3D Digital Image Correlation (3D-DIC) software for both in-plane and out-of-plane full-field measurements, denoted by iCorrVision-3D. The software includes an integrated stereo grabber for image acquisition, stereo calibration, numerical stereo correlation and post-processing modules. The main objective is to provide a complete integrated 3D-DIC system for users. All important DIC setting parameters can be easily controlled by the user from an intuitive graphical interface. For instance, the interpolation strategy and correlation techniques that are usually not open for users are available for modifications in iCorrVision-3D. This software can be used in a great number of applications in engineering.
Results indicated that the iCorrVision-3D software is robust and accurate in reconstructing the 3D shape of objects and in evaluating the out-of-plane full-field displacement of specimens being tested.
Available here.
The prototype implements the pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation mode (PC-CMV) with settable breathing rates, inspiration/expiration time ratios and FiO2 modulation. Although safe, the design aims to minimize the use of technical components and those used are common in industry, so its construction may be possible in times of logistical shortage or disruption or in areas with reduced access to technical materials and at a moderate cost, affordable to lower income countries. Most of the device can be manufactured by modest technical means and construction plans are provided.
Available here.
A digital platform to obtain LCA and LCC analyses of WAAM products. The user enters the following inputs: product geometrical specifications and WAAM process parameters. It allows reducing time, effort, and cost to make an economic and environmental assessment of WAAM products.
Available here.
The prototype implements the pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation mode (PC-CMV) with settable breathing rates, inspiration/expiration time ratios and FiO2 modulation. Although safe, the design aims to minimize the use of technical components and those used are common in industry, so its construction may be possible in times of logistical shortage or disruption or in areas with reduced access to technical materials and at a moderate cost, affordable to lower income countries. Most of the device can be manufactured by modest technical means and construction plans are provided.
Available at Machine Design Laboratory.
The prototype aims to produce teeth crowns by additive manufacturing avoiding the ceramic material waste due to traditional milling. The inks’ formulations and rheology were studied to produce a functional graded material and colour gradation.
Available at Machine Design Laboratory.
The prototype was created to carry out 3-point bending tests of recycled fibre-glass reinforced ceramics. The aim was to determine the mechanical behaviour of those samples, which depended on the % fraction and dimension of fibres. The loads are measured by a load cell and an imposed displacement is applied at midspan.
Available at Machine Design Laboratory.
A National Standard for microflow measurement in collaboration with the Portuguese Institute for Quality was developed, achieving world-leading Calibration and Measurement Capabilities for microflow (5 nL/min with 2.7% uncertainty). This project ensures accurate calibration of medical devices crucial for patient care and enables calibration services.
Available at Portuguese Quality Institute – Volume and Flow Laboratory
The web portal was developed to allow the health professionals to access digital health skills courses, either to access the training online or to book a face-to-face course in a specific hospital. The courses are availble free of charge through a registration process to validate the credibility of the course candidate. The courses are available in several linguages (e.g., Portuguese and English).
Available at UNIDEMI.
This system SUN@METHIS is part of the MEAOW project. It is a decision-support systems integrated in the platform SUN@METHIS to developed for an effective prevention of solar UVR risk by managing outdoor workers taking in consideration the different risks. The platform provides UV data (2-3 days forecast), the risk associated with the local where the outdoor workers will be working and the risk innerent to each type of outdoor worker. The platform combines these data to help the Lisbon Municipality managers to plan the outdoor workers activity while mitigating the UV risk.
Available at UNIDEMI.
This sophisticated application enables the surgery room managers to forecast, optimize and manage the allocation of surgery slots according to the surgery expecting time based on PYTHON deep learning modules. Data from the last 5 years were used to create a deep learning algorithm to optimize the allocation of surgery slots.
Available at UNIDEMI and at Hospital das Clínicas/Universidade de São Paulo.
METHIS is a web-based digital platform, using three databases to connect health profisionals with patients at a distance, either at home or in mobility. Health professionals can use this platform to perform teleconsulations (SOAP approach), off-line communication, medicines and vital signs monitoring using a set of sensors (e.g., smart-watch).
Available at UNIDEMI.
The situation room combines the dash board application Tableau and sophisticated databases (e.g., Meteorology data, environmental data, hospital admissions data) to create complex decision-making scenarios to train and test managers through a set of injects. Deep learning tools are used to guide the evolution of the scenarios according with the decisions. Two scenarios are already working (Civil protection Heatwave in Lisbon and a Hospital cyberattack) and another is being built on an Earthquake in Lisbon.
Available at UNIDEMI.
It consists of a structure with 3 × 3 × 2 m (blocking dimensions) and three independent axes.
Available at UNIDEMI.
Customized system for performing the Micro-Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (µ-WAAM) process with wire diameters between 100 and 300 µm. It includes customized torch (with wire feed, power supply, shielding gas supply), ii) adapted power source (with adjustable voltage and current limitable up to 80 A), iii) instrumentation for measuring process parameters, iv) adapted X-Y-Z movement table.
Available at UNIDEMI.
Functional prototype for MIG/MAG weld inspection on high-temperature pipes. It comprises a thermally insulated chassis with: automated rotation of pipes and translation of probes; a heating system and temperature control for pipes up to 500°C, and custom-made induced current probes for high-temperature inspection.
Available at NDT Laboratory.
Functional prototype for non-destructive inspection using induced currents with tubular geometries. The prototype includes chassis with automated movement, instrumentation, custom-made induced current probes, and dedicated software.
Available at NDT Laboratory in DEMI.
Functional prototype for non-destructive inspection of laser brazed joints for the automotive industry. The prototype consists of a device equipped with custom-made induced current probes.
Available at NDT Laboratory.
Functional prototype for non-destructive inspection. It consists of a two-axis device for inspection using ultrasonics with or without contact, induced currents, thermography, microwaves, and terahertz. It features a dual X-axis that allows inspections requiring access to both sides of the component, as is the case with terahertz, where the emitter is on one side and the sensor on the opposite side. It has a usable inspection area of 1.5 x 1.5 m².
Available at NDT Laboratory.
Functional prototype for high-resolution non-destructive inspection and/or characterization. It comprises a two-axis device with a resolution of 2.5 µm and a usable inspection area of 50 x 50 mm².
Available at NDT Laboratory.
Functional prototype for high-speed non-destructive inspection. It consists of a single-axis device for high-speed and non-contact inspection. It has a usable stroke of 6 m and operates at a maximum speed of 8 m/s.
Available at NDT Laboratory.
Functional prototype of a 3D printer for printing recycled polymers with different granulometry.
Available at Machine Design Laboratory.
Reprogrammable functional prototype for testing various manufacturing scenarios.
Available at Advanced Digital Manufacturing Laboratory.