L2M-Digitalizing On-Demand Inventory with AddManuChain Platform: An Innovative Bridge between AI and Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Industrial Operations

The project aims to prove and commercialize AddManuChain, a computerized inventory system that will deploy on-site 3D printing to print certified parts on location at the remote industrial sites, including offshore oil platforms, mining operations, and also in the maritime facility to eliminate the expensive effect of long downtimes incurred during part replacement. The project will build a strong business case to replace traditional rush-freight logistics with localized production capabilities that meet high standards in the industry by specific measures such as developing prototype workflows that reflect on certification requirements, conducting thorough stakeholder interviews, and undertaking intensive economic modelling. The new innovation is based on the established Canadian leadership in high-order manufacturing, thus making the country a leader in terms of the digital transformation of the industrial supply chains. The established research and development base, manufacturing experience, and continuous emphasis on innovation are the attributes of Canada that are the best foot forward in this innovation. With an advantage in the additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies, the project will also strengthen the reputation of Canada as a world manufacturing leader. The expected results are the increased resilience in the Canadian resource base, increased domestic advanced manufacturing capacity, significant benefits to the environment through less logistics emissions as well as competitive edge that Canada would get in the international market through innovative next-generation smart manufacturing solutions. As a result, this study has placed Canada at the forefront of trans formative design, production, and distribution of essential elements, thus creating new prospects to the Canadian business on both fronts, as well as mitigating viable challenges faced by remote processes of industrial activities.

Faculty Supervisor:

Hamed Aly

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Ocean Tech; Oil and Gas; Energy and Utilities

University:

Dalhousie University

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