ApPEARS · Appearance Printing - European Advanced Research School

The international manufacturing industry is undergoing radical changes in the way items are digitally printed and fabricated.From the home to aerospace, the speed of change has had impacts on traditional methods of printing, and which has led toincomplete understanding of the design and reproduction workflow, for example accurate measurement of the optical andmaterial properties, gloss, modelling and controlling printing systems beyond colour.To provide a strategic response to the needs of the industry, the group Appearance Printing – European AdvancedResearch School (ApPEARS), is a robust European network that builds upon the extensive experience across the partners,and is at the forefront for leading an innovative training programme. It will facilitate the successful completion of high qualityPhDs by a significant body of ESR students through collaborative supervisory and research training practices whichencompass innovative cross-disciplinary methodologies.It will co-create student research projects with cross sector partners and develop career potential through a structuredprogramme of training events and placement opportunities across Europe. It will produce models of good practice for trainingand cross-disciplinary research that can be applied in the arts, science and technology fields.