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Adaptive tension control system for defect mitigation during natural fiber composite forming
This project develops an automated control system to reduce manufacturing defects in sustainable composite materials made from natural fibers like flax and hemp. These eco-friendly materials could replace plastics in cars and airplanes, but current production creates wrinkles that weaken products and increase waste. The visiting researcher from France will design a system that applies precise tension during manufacturing to minimize these defects. By combining the University of British Columbia’s CRN Okanagan lab expertise in measuring defects with École Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Brest’s knowledge of control systems, this collaboration advances sustainable manufacturing technology. The project benefits both institutions by establishing an international research partnership, training the researcher in new applications, and demonstrating how smart automation can make environmentally friendly materials more reliable and cost-competitive.
Faculty Supervisor:
Abbas Sadeghzadeh Milani
Student:
Partner:
L'Institut national polytechnique de Bretagne
Discipline:
Engineering
Sector:
Advanced Manufacturing; Sustainability and the Environment; Environmental Science and Technology
University:
The University of British Columbia - Okanagan
Program:
Globalink Research Award
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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.