Joshua Kincaid

Biography

Dr. Kincaid’s research lies at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and applied design, with a particular focus on additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. His work centers on toolpath planning and the development of agile, low-cost manufacturing solutions deployable at the point of need. As part of his doctoral research at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Kincaid explored path planning algorithms for Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD), a solid-state process known for its high deposition rates and large-scale capabilities. Dr. Kincaid is passionate about advancing innovative manufacturing technologies and inspiring the next generation of mechanical and manufacturing engineers.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Magna Cum Laude
The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN

Publications

J. Kincaid, R. Zameroski, T. No, J. Bohling, B. Compton, and T. Schmitz, “Hybrid Manufacturing: Combining Additive Friction Stir Deposition, Metrology, and Machining,” TMS, Feb. 2023

J. Kincaid, E. Charles, R. Garcia, J. Dvorak, T. No, S. Smith, T. Schmitz “Process planning for hybrid manufacturing using additive friction stir deposition,” Manuf Lett, Jul. 2023

T. Schmitz, L. Costa, B. Canfield, J. Kincaid et al., “Embedded QR code for part authentication in additive friction stir deposition,” Manuf Lett, vol. 35, pp. 16–19, Jan. 2023

E. Charles, J. Kincaid, A. Cornelius, L. Miller, and T. Schmitz, “Structural aerospace component case study for additive friction stir deposition: Path planning, metrology, and CNC machining,” CIRP, Jun. 2022

In-progress

J. Kincaid, J. Burdick, and T. Schmitz, “Feed rate selection in additive friction stir deposition: Compensation for overlapping tracks”

J. Kincaid, Borish. M, Garcia, and T. Schmitz “Robust least squares arc fitting method for path planning in additive manufacturing”

J. Kincaid, J. Burdick, and T. Schmitz, “Impact of process parameters on material placement in additive friction stir deposition”

Presentations

RAPID TCT, Los Angeles California, 6/26/24, Path Planning for Additive Friction Stir Deposition: Process-Specific Considerations.

Slicer users group (SLUG), Oak Ridge National Lab – Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, Knoxville Tennessee, 5/7/24, Keynote: Automated path planning for additive friction stir deposition.

MELD Users Group, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, 5/9/24, Automated path planning for AFSD: Process Specific Considerations.

Professional Memberships

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Christian Engineering Society (CES)