Expert Lecture Spotlight | Prof. Suresh Advani
Emerging Role of Process Models and Simulations in Composites Manufacturing
Process modeling is rapidly transforming how we manufacture composites—and this talk makes it clear why.
Prof. Suresh Advani explores how a science-based approach to composites manufacturing integrates material properties with transport phenomena across multiple scales to build robust multi-physics models.
He highlights:
The power of fast, open-architecture simulations
Seamless integration with optimization, functional design, and process control tools
Improved yield and consistency despite material/process variability
Applications in transportation, wind energy, and energy storage
Particularly compelling are his examples from liquid molding processes—including RTM, VARTM, and CRTM—where lab-scale demonstrations show how sensor-driven automation and simulation feedback loops can manage disturbances in real time.
This digital foundation naturally leads to Digital Twins and aligns with Industry 4.0 strategies for smart, adaptive manufacturing.
Now available on the cdmHUB YouTube channel as part of the Global Composites Expert Webinar Series.
