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Showing 1 to 20 of 34 for “"Modern Manufacturing"”.
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State, Resources and the Development of Modern Manufacturing in Zambia, 1924-1973
This dissertation examines the modern manufacturing history of Zambia (formerly Northern Rhodesia), focusing on the period when it was administrated as a British protectorate, 1924-1964, until the full nationalization of mining and manufacturing companies in 1973. Many studies have considered the …
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Towards a new approach to job design research within modern manufacturing : the investigation of employee work orientations.
… research. This focus arises from developments in manufacturing where, to attain a competitive advantage, organisations are increasingly introducing various new initiatives. Successful implementation of these initiatives, collectively referred to as 'Integrated Manufacturing' (IM), is deemed to …
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Systems thinking applied to automation and workplace safety
… industry standards for analyzing safety risks in modern manufacturing workplaces that are increasingly incorporating automated systems. These increasingly complex, modern socio-technical systems are introducing new problems in the manufacturing environment that traditional methods of analysis were …
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Encoding data into physical objects with digitally fabricated textures
… used for, who uses them, etc. By exploring modern manufacturing processes, several techniques for creating these deterministic textures are presented. Of high importance is the advancement of 3D printing technologies. By leveraging the rapid prototyping capabilities such machines offer, this …
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Integrated Scheduling and Material Handling: Theory and Applications in Manufacturing Systems
… to competing tasks over time and is central to manufacturing systems. In practice, production scheduling is tightly linked to material handling, as jobs must be transported between machines, buffers, and storage locations. However, transportation decisions have often been simplified or decoupled …
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Autonomous Small Scale Data-logger for Temperature Mapping
Modern manufacturing processes require minimal human intervention and a high degree of automation to meet industry demands. Due to variability in industrial process conditions, custom systems are often sought for these applications. These systems must be compact, economical, and capable of …
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The Progressive Regeneration of a Traditional Production Plant
… scope for and to assist in the implementation of modern manufacturing methods." <br/><br/>In order to develop a planned programme of change an initial in-depth study of the Company's business and technology was undertaken which highlighted areas of particular concern. A series of interconnected …
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Time-optimal CNC tool paths : a mathematical model of machining
… is a fundamental but time-consuming process in modern manufacturing. The central question we ask in this thesis is how to reduce the time that it takes for a 5-axis CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling machine to sweep an entire free-form surface in its finishing stage. We formulate a …
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The introduction of a new manufacturing facility for plastic injection moulding at Acco-Rexel Ltd', Llangeinor, South Wales
… Injection moulding in itself is not new, but modern manufacturing methods such as Just-In-Time(small batch manufacturing) are still being developed for new & existing processes. The need to improve processes within a company forms only part of the ongoing strategies to achieve profitability & …
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Machine vision for in-process inspection on an automated peptide manufacturing platform
Automated inspection of a manufacturing line utilizing machine vision is a powerful tool used to increase efficiency, reduce variation, and maintain a high-quality standard in modern manufacturing systems. The aim of this thesis is to develop and implement a machine vision system for Mytide …
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Vibration Analysis of a Composite Wing Box with Arbitrarily Shaped Spars and Ribs
… with curvilinear spars and ribs is performed. Modern manufacturing technologies, such as Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication and Friction Stir Welding, have allowed the manufacturing of arbitrarily shaped stiffeners. Curvilinear stiffeners provide flexibility in design as they can assume an …
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Computer control of machines utilising independent drive mechanisms
… of computer control systems for flexible manufacturing machines comprising multiple, independent, electromechanically-driven mechanisms. An analysis is made of the elements of conventional mechanically-coupled machines in order that the operational functions of these elements may be …
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An Experimental Study of the Impinging and Freezing Dynamics of a Colloidal Droplet on Solid Surfaces
<p>In modern manufacturing, the production of complex components with intricate geometries and varying material compositions has become essential. To meet these demands, additive manufacturing (AM) has gained prominence. Various 3D printing technologies, such as stereolithography (SLA), selective …
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Intelligent Industrial Maintenance: Using Natural Language Processing Technology and Domain Knowledge for Decision Support
… and improving overall equipment effectiveness in modern manufacturing systems. However, existing maintenance systems often struggle to effectively integrate and analyse multi-modal and heterogeneous data sources, leading to suboptimal maintenance decisions. This thesis presents a comprehensive and …
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Quality control charts under random fuzzy measurements
… and their causes in industrial processes (manufacturing processes) and which help manufacturers to take the appropriate action, rectify problems or improve manufacturing processes so as to produce good quality products. As an essential tool, researchers have always paid attention to the …
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Applying system dynamics approach to the supply chain management problem
… is one of the fundamental issues in the manufacturing and operation management. The performance of supply chain management directly affects an organization's overall performance. For the past several years, supply chain management has been a growing concern in modern manufacturing and …
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An Integrated Control and Data Acquisition System for Pharmaceutical Capsule Inspection
… carton of capsules prior to shipment. In today's modern manufacturing world, more efficient and cost-effective means of quality control exist. It is Pharmaphil's desire to develop a custom machine vision system to replace manual inspection with a potential opportunity in the capsule manufacturing …
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Intricacies of Professional Certifications for Quality Management (QM)
The modern manufacturing marketplace is extremely complex and constantly changing. Career professionals often seek job placement, career advancement, and continuing education through professional certifications. Professional certifications in the United States (U.S.) have been evolving since 1911. …
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Synergistic Modeling of Advanced Manufacturing Processes with Functional Variables
Modern manufacturing needs to optimize the entire product lifecycle to satisfy the customer needs. The advancement of sensing technologies has brought a data rich environment for manufacturing and provide a great opportunity for real-time, proactive quality assurance. However, due to the lack of …
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Impact of Total Quality Management, work teams, and Just-In-Time on the performance of the Mexican manufacturing industry
There is no doubt that every corner of the manufacturing world is changing in important ways. Industries that were once dominated by North American and Western European companies are now global, and competition around the world is intense. No manufacturer can afford to be complacent about past …
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