at Volvo Group
Full Time
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About this opportunity - Background
In the modern manufacturing landscape, the integration of automated tools and artificial intelligence (AI) has become pivotal in streamlining processes and improving efficiency. Joining processes, such as welding, riveting, and adhesive bonding, are critical in manufacturing industries. These processes require precise control and optimization to ensure the quality and reliability of the final product. Traditional methods of analyzing the results of joining requirements are time-consuming and prone to errors during the design phase.
This thesis explores the use of AI to support manufacturing engineers in focusing on potential severe joining issues based on autogenerated analysis results. The analysis is derived from advanced mathematics applied on 3D models, incorporating material properties, design, and specific joining requirements etc. The analysis tool is now fully integrated into the design process, significantly reducing the time required for each product release. Manufacturing engineers use the analysis results to request design changes on the product, the manufacturing equipment, or both. In some cases, deviations are necessary, meaning that a requirement is not fulfilled but is judged acceptable.
Scope of the thesis work
We have developed a tool to automate the analysis of joining requirements fulfillment. However, the analysis of the results isn't automated and relies on human experience and knowledge. Engineers must review each joining element individually and decide on the appropriate action
AI offers a promising solution by automating these tasks and providing more accurate and reliable results on which joining we need to change the design or can make a deviation.
1. To identify the key requirements for various joining processes i.e. necessary input data.
2. To develop an AI-concept model to analyze the results of joining requirements fulfillment.
3. Highlighting the advantages and limitations of the AI-based approach.
1. What is needed to teach the AI model for this purpose.
2. To compare the performance of the AI-based model with traditional methods.
4. Recommendations for implementing AI in manufacturing engineering to improve joining processes during design phases.
The thesis will be led by Volvo Car Co in close cooperation with Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre.
What you´ll bring
MSc programs within Data science / AI / Machine Learning / Mechatronics, or related fields.
Basic knowledge in 3D virtual methods and/or joining is a merit.
Starting date: January/February 2025
Number of students: 2
Location: Göteborg, Volvo Car Corporation, PVH, Volvo Jakobs väg 17, 418 78 Göteborg.
Category/Subcategory : 81250 Manufacturing Engineering Body Commodity
Duration
• The work will start in January/February 2025, or to be discussed
• The duration for this thesis work is 20 weeks.
• 30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University
• This thesis is to be conducted by 2 Students working in pair.
Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.
For specific questions about the position, please reach out to:
Manager, Niclas Palmquist at Niclas.palmquist@volvocars.com
Supervisor: Magnus Jivefors at magnus.jivefors@volvocars.com
Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 2024- 11-30. We’re excited to get to know you!
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