Manufacturing and Materials Engineering : Cyber-Physical Systems, Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, Internet of Things (IoT) / Hydrogen Embrittlement (Storage & Transportation), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning,   CNC Machining (3/5 Axis), CAD/CAM/CAPP, Robotics, Design for Manufacturing / Assembly, FEA Simulation, and Six Sigma. 

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

He is an Industry infused Academic Researcher with experience in  Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (covering Digital Engineering, Hardware, Software and Management (quality - time & cost)). Passionate about solving engineering problems in mechanical, manufacturing & materials engineering through developing / integrating high-performance intelligent systems / smart engineering by interdisciplinary research.

Prior joining, Dr. A. Arivazhagan led industrial, academic and post-doctoral positions in UK universities on implementing Manufacturing / Machining / CAD / CAM / CAPP automation / Industry 4.0 / Robotics /Digital Twin for industries through academia giving considerable research to business impact in terms of cost & lead time reduction.

Some include (i) Robert Gordon University (2020-2021) (iii) University of Birmingham  (HTRC/ Rolls-Royce) (2017-2020) (iv) Queen’s University Belfast (2015-2017) 

With his experience of more than 17+ years he has commendable ‘hands on’ skills in Hardware, Software and ICT technologies.

Hardwares includes operating (i) CNC Machines (milling/ drilling/ lathe) (Siemens / Heidenhain / Fanuc) (ii) Metrological machines such as CMM (Carl-Zeiss) and Alicona (3D Light based measurement),  (iv) Robots (v) SEM, Precision Microscopes etc.

Softwares and ICT's include (i) CAD / CAM / CAPP usage (Siemens NX, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Vericut etc.,) and their software (methods / algorithm) development using C/C++/JAVA/C#.Net/Python. (ii) Node-Red (iii) Internet of Things (IoT) platform - Insights Hub (mindsphere)

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)