Design and Manufacturing / Digital Manufacturing / Digital Twins / Factory Twins & Planning / Internet of Things / Industry 4.0 / Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence / CAD / CAM / CAPP / CAE & FEA Simulation / CNC Machining / Manufacturing Systems Modelling / Quality Assurance & 6σ / 3D Printing / STEP & STEP NC / DFMA / DFX / Metrology

Dr. Arivazhagan Anbalagan is a Assistant Professor in Digital Manufacturing,  Centre for Manufacturing and Materials, The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), Coventry University, UK. 

He has a manufacturing research background and prior joining Dr. A. Arivazhagan led various Academic and post-doctoral positions in the UK universities. This is on implementing Manufacturing / Machining / CAD / CAM / CAPP automation technologies  Industry 4.0 / Digital Twin for industries through academia giving considerable research to business impact in terms of cost & lead time reduction. Those include (i) Robert Gordon University (2020-2021) (iii) University of Birmingham (2017-2020) (iv) Queen’s University Belfast (2015-2017) (v) Nottingham Trent University (2014-2015) and (vi) Coventry University (2013-2014).

With his experience of more than 15+ years he has commendable ‘hands on’ skills in Hardware, Software and ICT technologies which mainly includes operating (i) CNC Machines (Siemens / Heidenhain / Fanuc) (ii) Metrological machines such as CMM (Carl-Zeiss) and Alicona (3D Light based measurement), Microscopes, SEM etc. (iii) CAD / CAM / CAPP usage (NX, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Vericut etc.,) and their software development using C/C++/JAVA/C#.Net/Python.

Professional Registration / Qualifications / Certifications & Technical Memberships:

• Chartered Engineer   :         CEng – (IMechE-UK)
• Technical Memberships : Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Teaching Qualification: PgCert in Academic Practice in Higher Education (PgCHE - Coventry University), Fellow HEA
• Six-Sigma Green Belt for Quality (General Electric (GE) (JFWTC, Bangalore, India)

RESEARCH

As Engineer / Technologist, Academician / Post Doctoral Researcher, Dr. Arivazhagan Anbalagan have developed some interesting methods and approaches and created Proof of Concept (PoC) Softwares in Digital Manufacturing:

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT : DIGITAL MANUFACTURING: METHODS & MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS SOFTWARE/SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION / MACHINING / CAD/CAM/CAPP FOR ACADEMIA & INDUSTRIES:

(For improving productivity, zero defects, horizontal / vertical integrations/ reducing lead times, time to design / redesign, manufacture & FMS / CIM)

1. "Digital twin" creation using Node-RED and JavaScript for IoT-based integration, enhancing the connectivity and functionality of the Virtual FEA / Cyber Physical systems. (2022-2023)
2. "Data interlinking" for open-source verification of cloud data through Mindsphere /Insights Hub, ensuring data integrity and reliability. (2022-2023)
3. "OPC UA-based Cyber Physical Twin" interfacing the physical and digital entities for improved system performance and monitoring using JAVA script (PLC based). (2021-2023)
4. "Machine Learning Algorithms" for dimension verification of Primitive features by NVIDIA Digits (Python) for Image based CAD & Feature Recognition (2022-203).
5. "Design to Redesign" for milling process using C#.Net for primitive features (2020-2021).
6. "CAD/CAM Automation" for Toolpath Generation and Feature recognition for Slots – using C#.NET & JAVA (2020) – Proof of Concept. Prototype – Jan 2020. (Rolls-Royce) (Siemens (UG) NX)
7. "AGENT based CAD for Bio Inspired Design Rules" using AosJACK and CADfix – using JAVA (2016-17) - Prototype (EPSRC). Prototype completed for 2d / 3d Model Generation (2015- 2017)
8. “TOOLBOX WEBSITE for Engineers” – (2014- 2015) - using HTML/JAVA Script (Dreamweaver-base) Delivered for Production (FP7-EU Project- Proof of Concept)
9. “Data Bridging Tool for My Eco Cost Project” using JAVA – (2014- 2015) - up and running - Delivered for Production (FP7-EU Project- Proof of Concept
10. “Improved Feature Recognition methods” using C/C++/JAVA – (2013-2014) - up and running - Delivered for Production (FP7-EU Project- Proof of Concept)
11. “Feature recognition methods for freeform surfaces (G&M Codes) using Siemens (UG) NX” using C/C++ – (2010-2013) - Proof of Concept
12. “STEP-NC based 5 axis Tool paths integration for blades / impellers using Siemens (UG) NX, STEP-NC developer” using C/C++ – (2010-2013) - Proof of Concept (G&M Codes)
13. “STEP-NC based 5 axis setup & tool integration for blades / impellers using Siemens (UG) NX, STEP-NC developer” using C/C++ – (2010-2013) - Proof of Concept (G&M Codes)
14. BCL -JAVA based CAD Automation tool - GE, (2008-2009) - Delivered for Production, (Industry - GE, Oil and Gas) - Siemens (UG) NX
15. “Interfacer for STEP AP203/214 formats” using C - VC++ Compiler (2009, 2014 (updated)) - Delivered for Production (PhD.Proof of Concept)
16. “Feature Recognizer for Tapered and Complicated Prismatic parts” using C / C++ - VC++ Compiler. – (2009 and 2014 (updated) - Delivered for Production (PhD.Proof of Concept)
17. “Finish Cut Machinable Volume Identifier” using C - VC++ Compiler. (2009)- Delivered for Production (PhD.Proof of Concept)
18. “Database Access for Machining Planning Module” VB 6.0. (2009)- Delivered for Production (PhD.Proof of Concept)
19. “Machining Planning Module for FM-CAPP System” using C - VC++ Compiler. (2009)- Delivered for Production (PhD.Proof of Concept)
20. “Setup Plan Generator for Tapered Prismatic Parts” C - VC++ Compiler. (2009)- Delivered for Production (PhD.Proof of Concept)
21. “Integrated CAPP Modules of Finish Machining CAPP System” VB 6.0. - (2009) - Delivered for Production (PhD.Proof of Concept)