How can we build greater confidence in the design and manufacturing of future aircraft components? This question lies at the heart of the UPBEAT project, which brings together leading European research and industrial partners to advance methods for uncertainty quantification and bias elimination in aerospace engineering. The project aims to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of next-generation aerospace structures through innovative approaches to modelling, manufacturing, testing, and validation.
In this video, UPBEAT Project Coordinator Nicolas Macallister introduces the project and explains how its research supports the European aerospace sector. He provides a brief overview of the project’s objectives, the challenges associated with managing uncertainty in advanced aerospace systems, and the importance of developing reliable prediction and validation methodologies for future aircraft technologies. The video also highlights the role of SINTEF, which coordinates the project and contributes extensive expertise in metal additive manufacturing. Through its research activities, SINTEF supports the development of digital tools, monitoring approaches, and validation strategies that help quantify uncertainties and improve confidence in engineering predictions. These efforts are essential for enabling the safe adoption of innovative aerospace technologies and supporting the development of lighter, more efficient aircraft components.
Watch the video below to learn more about the project’s ambitions, the importance of uncertainty quantification in aerospace engineering, and how European collaboration is helping pave the way for safer and more sustainable aviation technologies.