Research project title

Computational process modeling for additive manufacturing

Education level

All education levels accepted

Director/co-director

Director: Étienne Martin

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September 1, 2028

Areas of expertise

Unit(s) and department(s)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

GE Additive, West Chester, Ohio, USA

Conditions

• Bachelor or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field within the past five years
• Strong academic background
• FEM and material constitutive behavior modeling experience
• Strong mathematical background
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, as needed
• Good communication ability

Detailed description

We have an immediate opening for a MSc or Ph.D. position to undertake computational process modeling work for additive manufacturing. AM is being used by the automotive and aerospace industry to “print” parts that traditionally are very complex, high cost, or long schedule lead items. Process involves many parameters that affect the mechanical properties of the parts. The main objective of the thesis will be to develop a finite element based model for sintering of binder jetting parts. The candidate will participate in all aspects of operating binder jet machine and post processing equipments, advanced characterization technics and mechanical testing. This work will be conducted in an industrial-academia partnership between Polytechnique Montreal and General Electric.

Polytechnique Montréal, Québec, Canada

Founded in 1873, Polytechnique Montréal, technological university, is one of Canada's largest engineering teaching and research institutions. It is the Québec leader for the scope of its engineering research activities. With over 49,000 graduates, the institution offers more than 120 programs. Polytechnique Montréal has 260 professors and 8,600 students and is known for its dynamic research, which represented over 40 percent of its budget ($81 million CAD research funding). Polytechnique Montréal leads the way in many areas of research: number of Canada Research Chairs (No. 1), total NSERC grants (No. 1), number of publications in engineering faculties in Canada (No. 5) and NSERC research grants in partnership with industry (No.1).

GE Additive, West Chester, Ohio, USA

GE Additive is a subsidiary of General Electric, the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE Additive includes additive machine providers Concept Laser and Arcam, along with additive materials provider AP&C.