MetaCause: Physics based explanation of how causes actually apply an effect. For Example: how operating conditions, design specification or material parameters change the resulting quality in a process
1. RS Ransing and MN Srinivasan, "Computer Aided Analysis for the Identification of Causes of Defects in the Foundry", 40th Annual Convention of IIF, Madras, pp 285-291, Feb.92, India. |
Background/Heritage:
MetaCause Studio has been commercially developed after a 15 year research effort. Two experts in artificial intelligence, optimisation, and regression, one from engineering, the other from computer science came together to share knowledge on the optimisation of manufacturing processes.
In 1991, Dr Rajesh Ransing developed a new system to representing and evaluating cause and effect relationships in a casting process using a system of interconnected graph of linking Defects, MetaCauses and Causes. The knowledge representation in this network format allowed him to explore various computational intelligence techniques in a way that was never done before. This lead to many ground breaking advances in optimisation methods and provided the core research on which the MetaCause optimisation methods are based.
The research, carried out at Swansea University, was supported by a consortium of foundries from investment, sand and pressure die casting and more recently with representation from the British foundry industry’s trade association – Cast Metal Federation. The consortium ensured that MetaCause Studio solutions were truly ‘designed for industry’ and ultimately benefit individual companies in manufacturing.
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Committed to taking the pain out of process optimisation.
Our optimisation methods and software solutions are born from cutting-edge research and true industry collaboration, driving the most advanced methods for process optimisation into the heart of the manufacturing industry.
In 2004, the MetaCause team won the top regional award for their vision and passion in developing this technology and for their plans in transferring it to benefit the global casting industry. |
Dr Rajesh S. Ransing (centre) and Dr Meghana R. Ransing (right), Regional Winners of the 2004 Technium Challenge Competition, receiving the prize from Mr Andrew Davies (left), Hon’ble Minister for Economic Development and Transport, Welsh Assembly Government, 2004.
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“MetaCause will drive forward the highest standards in manufacturing to reduce operating costs, improve manufacturing capabilities and reduce carbon emissions for all our members by leading the way in process optimisation.”
Rajesh S. Ransing, Co-Founder MetaCause Solutions Ltd
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