February 2021 Volume 3

FORGING RESEARCH

The Forging Foundation News

Time to Start Considering Research Topics The FIATechnical Committee facilitates, develops and disseminates technical knowledge relative to the forging process and forging supply chain for the benefit of FIA Members while also working closely with Magnet Schools. After some discussion the committee feels that there is a need in the industry for projects pertaining to: • Simulation • Physical Test Data for Industry Relevant Materials to Support Simulation • Heat Treatment Simulations • Additive Manufacturing

• Micro and Meso-Structural Framework for Accurate Representation of Input Material for Simulations • Ergonomics: Lifting &Material Handling Challenges

• Robotic Applications in the Forging Industry • Robotics Applied to Pre-and Post-Operations

• Cobot Applications to Forging • Forging Magnesium Applications Please Note: This list is not exclusive and the committee invites proposals on all areas of forging research & technology. Contact FIERF Executive Director JimWarren at jwarren@forging. org to discuss your research needs and to learn more about how the Forging Foundation can guide you through the organizational stages of the collaborative process and assist with identification of possible funding sources.

• Electron BeamWelding for Forging Die Repair • Artificial Intelligence &Machine Learning • Internet of Things (IoT) - Connected Machines • Digital Twinning

FIERF Grant Requests Due February 15 The Forging Foundation awards grants to advance the science of forging and to engage students and professors in industry relevant research. The Forging Foundation Board of Trustees has implemented the use of a Stage-Gate Process to manage industry research projects over $10,000 or one year in length. Industry participation in the form of industry representatives and/or partners is required at this funding level. Grant requests of less than $10,000 and one year in length may complete the Micro Grant application below. All grant requests must be submitted to the Foundation Office by February 15th. Please select the appropriate form below. See Grant Policies and Procedures at www.FIERF.org and contact the Foundation office at (216) 862-6967 or email Kathy Edwards at kathy@forging.org for more information. • Stage Gate Grant Request Form • Micro Grant Request Form All requests should include deliverables that relate to the needs of the industry as defined in the 2016 Forging Industry Technology Roadmap. ■

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