Innovating at the Intersection of Science and Engineering.

AMAT develops digital twin systems built on three pillars:

• An innovative, robust physical layer (sensors and data transmission)
• AI/ML algorithms for data analysis and decision support
• A user-friendly human–machine interface (HMI) for monitoring and decision-making

AMAT’s expertise in designing new sensing elements, and in selecting suitable low-cost off-the-shelf sensors, has enabled successful digital twin implementations in industry, energy, transport, health and agriculture. AMAT has recently started developing AI/ML algorithms and human–machine interfaces, in particular for estimating the remaining useful life (RUL) of steel structures (American Bureau of Shipping – ABS).

AMAT works on next-generation energy technologies in three fields:

• Hydrogen technologies
• Small modular reactor (SMR) engineering
• Energy storage technologies

AMAT specialises in magnetic-field-assisted chlor-alkali electrolysis, which enhances hydrogen production while co-producing chlorine dioxide, significantly reducing the cost of hydrogen. For hydrogen storage, AMAT uses chemical carriers: methanol and/or ammonia. Along these lines, AMAT is currently designing high-performance methanol and ammonia fuel cells optimised for stationary and mobile applications. AMAT has recently started a collaboration with a leading US university on the engineering of 50 MW small modular reactors. AMAT also works on electrical energy storage using batteries, supercapacitors and thermal storage.