Finite element analysis (FEA) is established in modern design to predict component response to forces and environmental conditions. With material properties, geometry, mechanical and thermal loads as inputs, FEAs determine failure points. CWST has developed an FEA model using input measurements of peened material to virtually design optimal peening that extends component fatigue lifetime and fatigue strength.
Comment: The UK is closer to deindustrialisation than reindustrialisation
"..have been years in the making" and are embedded in the actors - thus making it difficult for UK industry to move on and develop and apply...