Over the past few decades, computer-controlled optical surfacing (CCOS) systems have become more deterministic. A target surface profile can be predictably achieved with a combination of tools of different sizes. However, deciding the optimal set of...
The increasing demand for energy efficiency in manufacturing has driven the need for advanced modeling techniques to optimize the machining processes. The honing process, critical for achieving high-precision surface finishes in manufacturing, faces...
This article presents a cloud-based system for the on-line monitoring of tool conditions in end milling. The novelty of this research is the developed system that connects the IoT (Internet of Things) platform for the monitoring of tool conditions in...
Portion control utensils and reduced size tableware amongst other tools, have the potential to guide portion size intake but their effectiveness remains controversial. This review evaluated the breadth and effectiveness of existing portion control to...
Solar photovoltaic (PV) irrigation is increasingly used in agriculture, driven by its low operation cost and virtually zero emissions, providing electricity access in rural areas. However, the high investment cost requires an optimal design. The obje...
23 June 2022
South Asian women living in the UK are particularly at high risk of obesity-related complications, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Exposure to large portion sizes is a risk factor for obesity. Specifically designed tableware helps...
In the new era of manufacturing with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the smart factory is getting much attention as a solution for the factory of the future. Despite challenges in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as short-term strate...
Background: In the current global market, innovations are one of the tools of sustainable development. Therefore, companies must change their attitudes toward innovation strategies in accordance with international and national environmental standards...
To achieve intelligent manufacturing and improve the machining quality of machine tools, this paper proposes an interpretable machining size prediction model combining eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), autoencoder (AE), and Shapley additive explan...
The paper presents a thoroughly modified method of solving the problem of vibration suppression when boring large-diameter holes in large-size workpieces. A new approach of adjusting the rotational speed of a boring tool is proposed which concerns th...
The aim of the ISORC/OPTIMISER project is to increase and improve the use of solar thermal energy in district heating networks. One of the main tasks of the project is to develop an optimization tool for the sizing and operation of a solar district h...
This paper explores the economic feasibility of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing prismatic battery cell housings, specifically targeting small production runs. A comprehensive cost analysis was conducted to compare AM with Tool-Based Manufac...
Machining Nomex honeycomb composite structures is crucial for manufacturing components that meet stringent industry requirements. However, the complex characteristics of this material require specialized machining techniques to avoid defects, ensure...
In the grinding process, acceleration signals in both the time and frequency domains are valuable for monitoring and controlling vibration patterns, as factors such as rotational speed and the grinding head design significantly influence machining qu...
Large portion sizes increase consumption and eating smaller portions is recommended as a weight control strategy. However, many people report difficulties enacting this advice. This study examined the experience of individuals using two commercially...
26 January 2022
This study aimed to explore effective measurement angles for pelvic incidence (PI) classification and to develop a quick, noninvasive assessment tool for PI classification. We defined five variation types of hip–knee line (HKL) angles and teste...
Spontaneous infiltration of a porous preform by a metallic melt provides the potential of generating metal matrix composites (MMCs) with tailored combinations of material properties at low cost. The bulk of tool inserts for injection molding must sus...
Recently, the lift off point for the sales of electric vehicle (EV) was started with a significant increase. Therefore, convenient access to charging station infrastructure is required. The purpose of this work is to assess the role and benefits of p...
Recently, Ti-Ni based intermetallic alloys with shape memory effect (SME) have attracted much attention as promising functional materials for the development of record small nanomechanical tools, such as nanotweezers, for 3D manipulation of the real...
The current study focuses on axial ultrasonic vibration-assisted micro-milling as an advanced technique to improve the machining performance of Ti6Al4V, a material whose difficult-to-cut properties present a significant barrier to manufacturing the h...
The multi-detection size exclusion chromatography (SEC) has been recognized as an advanced analytical technique for the characterization of macromolecules and process control, as well as the manufacturing and formulation of biotechnology products. It...
Background/Objectives: Continuous manufacturing is gaining importance in the nanopharmaceutical field, offering improved process efficiency and product consistency. To fully leverage its potential, the integration of Process Analytical Technology (PA...
In this work, we propose a variation of the cellular particle swarm optimization algorithm with differential evolution hybridization (CPSO-DE) to include constrained optimization, named Ts-CPD. It is implemented as a kernel of electronic design autom...
Background: The increasing complexity of global supply chains and environmental expectations has highlighted the strategic importance of digital transformation in the transport, forwarding, and logistics (TFL) sector. Despite a growing portfolio of a...
In this work, 2060 Al-Li alloy was joined by refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW). The effects of the tool’s rotating speed and welding time on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the welded joints were studied. The results sho...
Machining of Nomex honeycomb composite (NHC) structures is of critical importance in manufacturing parts to the specifications required in the aerospace industry. However, the special characteristics of the Nomex honeycomb structure, including its co...
In this paper, the effect of different shapes of tool pin on the plastic flow of 2024-T6 aluminum alloy during friction stir welding was studied. In order to observe the plastic flow of materials more clearly, we chose the method of friction stir wel...
The effects of multiple austenitizing and quenching (AQ) thermal cycles on the microstructure and hardness of AISI O2 (90MnCrV8), D2 (X153CrMoV12), and D3 (X210Cr13) tool steels were systematically investigated. Up to four consecutive AQ treatments w...
While various disturbances in organisms have been reported following long-term oral exposure to small plastic particles (microplastic particles, MPs), the effects of acute, short-term encounters remain underrepresented in scientific research. In this...
High-feed milling (HFM) represents a progressive manufacturing technology that has recently found widespread application across various industries. HFM is characterized by high machining speed, reduced cycle times, increased overall productivity, and...
Even though many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) realize the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for their sustainable business development, they face difficulties when individually pursuing this target. This paper aims t...
Smart and sustainable cities are often assessed using indicator-based models. However, most existing systems evaluate cities as a whole, offering limited support for project-level decision-making, particularly in small and medium-sized cities with sc...
Microplastics (MPs) pose a significant risk to humans and animals due to their ability to absorb, adsorb, and desorb organic pollutants. MPs catchment from either sediments or water bodies is crucial for risk assessment, but fast and effective partic...
Within the scope of this study, basic research was carried out on laser micro polishing of the tool steel 1.2379 (AISI D2) using a square, top-hat shaped intensity distribution. The influence of three different quadratic laser beam sizes (100 µm, 200...
Society is turning to electrification to reduce air pollution, increasing electric machine demand. For industrial mass production, a detailed design of one machine is usually done first, then a design of similar machines, but different ratings are re...
Bulk magnetic properties of soils and sediments are often sensitive proxies for environmental change but commonly require interpretation in terms of the different sources of magnetic minerals (or components) that combine to generate them. Discriminat...
Plasmonic nanoparticles have a wide range of applications in science and industry. Despite the numerous synthesis methods reported in the literature over the last decades, achieving precise control over the size and shape of large nanoparticle popula...
Due to surface effects and quantum size effects, nanomaterials have properties that are vastly different from those of bulk materials due to surface effects. The particle size distribution plays an important role in chemical and physical properties....
The industrial sector is improving its management systems and designing healthy workspaces by focusing on selecting the best ways to reduce accidents and optimize financial and human resources. Hand tools represent the general equipment used in a sig...
There is an increasing trend to develop innovative information technologies that empower industrial companies and tool suppliers to pioneer new production methods and technologies. This study aims to support innovation in industrial practices by usin...
Low order models based on the Blade Element Momentum (BEM) theory exhibit modeling issues in the performance prediction of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) compared to Computational Fluid Dynamics, despite the widespread engineering practice of suc...
Due to the heterogeneous nature of fungal and mycotoxin contamination in foods, it is essential to assess sample homogeneity to ensure that test portions are representative of the entire sample. In mycotoxin analysis, sample homogeneity can be charac...
Risk is inevitable in business. For large companies, risk management is formalised and structured through compliance with industry standards. However, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) rarely have adequate resources to develop their own standa...
The paper presents a method for checking the geometry of stamped car body parts using a 3D optical measurement system. The analysis focuses on the first forming operation due to the deformation and material flow associated with stall thresholds. An e...
The control of particulate processes and their understanding can be improved by modern measuring techniques. [...]
One of the key steps in the manufacturing of solid oral dosage formulations is the blending of several ingredients in powdered form which are then processed further to achieve the final dosage form. [...]
As part of the intergovernmental and public interventions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, there are no existing regulations to ban the sale of petrol motorcycles (PM), but it is expected that motorcycle regulations will follow car regulations wit...
This paper presents a parametric procedure to size a hybrid system consisting of renewable generation (wind turbines and photovoltaic panels) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). To cope with the increasing installation of grid-scale BESS, an i...
The specifications that define an automotive development project are established at an early point in the process and define the direction of such a development, and changing these decisions becomes more costly the further the project progresses. Too...
5 February 2022
Background: The use of self-reported body size as an alternative tool to estimate body weight for health risk assessment is not widely reported, especially in relation to breast cancer. Therefore, we examined the association between breast cancer and...
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