Merit: Design for Manufacturing and Assembly DfMA for Industrialised Construction using Knowledge-Based Engineering (co-funded by Innovate UK)  

• Project Dates: 15th August 2023 - 14th August 2026

The Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) project aims to develop and integrate a knowledge graph ontology with automation design tools to streamline design and manufacturing processes. The project focuses on implementing a knowledge graph API for external access from design software such as Revit/Dynamo and Rhino/Grasshopper, allowing users to retrieve essential product data, including cycle times, machinery, and production lines. The project supports design automation with modular algorithms and parametric approaches, specifically aimed at optimising manufacturing systems and components.