Current Research Projects
Current Research Projects
This research aims to investigate novel model-based approaches to the design, development, and implementation of production and process controls for advanced manufacturing systems.
Tools & Methods: STEP-NC, IDEF0, SysML, UML, XMI, CLI toolpaths
This research involves the development of approaches and methods to improve the qualification of metal additive manufacturing technologies for critical industries such as aerospace, nuclear, and medical.
Tools & Methods: SAE and ASTM Specifications and Test Methods, SysML, Simufact Additive, Ansys Mechanical
This research investigates industry-mandated cybersecurity and risk management frameworks and requirements and their compliance for advanced manufacturing systems. Reference models are developed to improve the implementation efficiency and effectiveness of these requirements.
Tools & Methods: NIST Risk Management Framework SP 800-37 Rev. 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, SysML, UAF, RAAML, ISO 31000
Standards Development & Professional Societies
I have been actively involved in developing and balloting international standards related to the industrialisation of advanced manufacturing technologies since 2019. I am developing standards for ISO and ASTM International and am an active liaison for SAE International standards as part of the AMS-AM metals committee. I am the South African representative within the ISO/TC 184 committee for automation systems and integration and am part of the ISO/TC 261 for Additive Manufacturing.
Standards Development Involvement
ISO: ISO/ASTM CD 52951, ISO 10303-238 Edition 4 (STEP-NC Standard for Powder Bed Fusion toolpath control. I liaise for Composites and Drill and Fill technologies).
ASTM International: ASTM WK78322
SAE International: AMS7003, AMS7032, ARP7065, ARP7068.
Professional Societies
Active: SAE International, INCOSE, SAIIE.
Lapsed: ASTM International, AeSSA.