In-Situ Process Monitoring and Closed-Loop Control

Real-time sensing and control loops embedded directly into manufacturing processes.
In-Situ Process Monitoring and Closed-Loop Control

In-situ monitoring integrates high-speed sensors—thermal cameras, acoustic emission, layer imaging, and spectroscopy—into processes like welding, casting, and metal additive manufacturing. Machine learning models infer defect formation on the fly and adjust parameters such as laser power, feed rate, or atmosphere, enabling first-time-right production of critical parts.

TRL
5/9Validated
Impact
5/5
Investment
4/5
Category
Hardware