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  1. Journal of Manufacturing Processes

    The aim of the Journal of Manufacturing Processes (JMP) is to exchange current and future directions of research, development and implementation, and to publish archival scholarly literature with a view to advancing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and encouraging innovation for developing new and efficient processes.

  2. The Future of Manufacturing: A New Perspective

    Forming, machining (subtractive), and additive manufacturing are three major classes of fabrication. Fig. 1 is a notional chart that shows the relationships between unit cost and build quantity (or lot size). Obviously, forming is best suited for very large lot size production in order to reach a low unit cost by amortizing high initial capital investment in tooling and machinery over a huge ...

  3. Full article: Machine learning-supported manufacturing: a review and

    1. Introduction and background. The transformation of manufacturing towards being smart, digital, and autonomous has accelerated. Key issues in this transformation process are flexibility, readjustment, and resilience of manufacturing systems as expressed by (Kusiak, Citation 2017) with the concept of smart manufacturing.Computer control, information technologies, production management ...

  4. New Trends in Manufacturing Processes Research 2020

    Quality process parameters and specifications levels for the Stages 2a, 2b, and 2c are the elements of the control strategy of the manufacturing process discussed in detail in this paper.

  5. Additive manufacturing: Challenges, trends, and applications

    In LOM process, the metal, paper or a form of polymer in sheet form can be employed as a raw material. The sheet materials are joined together by ultrasonic consolidation and then machined into desired shape. ... Advancements in manufacturing industry depend on leading edge research associated with manufacturing processes, materials, and ...

  6. Sustainable manufacturing in Industry 4.0: an emerging research agenda

    Research procedures in this paper follow guidelines provided by the method Knowledge Development Process-Constructivist (ProKnow-C) (Ensslin et al. Citation 2014), structured in sample selection, bibliometric analysis and systematic analysis, summarised on Table 2. Research's axis was defined as 'sustainable manufacturing' and 'industry ...

  7. Perspectives on Manufacturing Innovation in Chemical Process Industries

    The range of manufacturing sectors impacted by Chemical Process Engineering is quite vast as discussed in great detail in the Amundson NRC report in reviewing the "Frontiers in Chemical Engineering: Research Needs and Opportunities." Although the report is now 30 years old, many fields of application identified as amenable to innovation by ...

  8. The sustainable manufacturing concept, evolution and opportunities

    The following subsections of this literature review paper explain the theoretical context of SM, the research gap identified, the aims and the approach adopted for this work. ... and improve processes by virtual simulation of new procedures or maintenance activities without affecting the manufacturing process. Modelling can be used, for example ...

  9. Current and future lithium-ion battery manufacturing

    Figure 1 introduces the current state-of-the-art battery manufacturing process, which includes three major parts: electrode preparation, cell assembly, and battery electrochemistry activation. First, the active material (AM), conductive additive, and binder are mixed to form a uniform slurry with the solvent. For the cathode, N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) is normally used to dissolve the binder ...

  10. Full article: Identifying the promising production planning and

    Scientific analysis of the manufacturing process first began with Frederick Taylor (1911). Taylo... 1. Production planning and scheduling are among the most important aspects to consider in a factory. ... In order to answer the above research questions, this paper conducts a comprehensive literature review of contemporary literature. Section 2 ...

  11. A review of artificial intelligence applications in manufacturing

    Search for more papers by this author. Arin Rzonca, Arin Rzonca. ... AI, systems intelligence, process, and research in manufacturing applications. The article count chart in Figure 1B provides a proxy indicator of the growing interest in AI/ML applications in manufacturing. This upward trend reflects a convergence of interests from both the ...

  12. Applying Lean Manufacturing Principles to reduce waste and improve

    This paper discusses the implementation of lean manufacturing tools and an integrated framework between production planning and quality in a SME dedicated at a production of kitchen equipment. Studies of the company processes showed that the cutting and bending processes tend to create the most amount of sheet metal waste and non-value-added ...

  13. Lean manufacturing: Literature review and research issues

    Lean. manufacturing has become an integrated system composed of. highly inter-related elements and a wide variety of management. practices, including Just-in-Time (JIT), quality systems, work ...

  14. Basic Overview of Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Process

    Pulp making can be done mechanically or chemically. The pulp is then bleached and further processed, depending on the type and grade of paper that is to be produced. In the paper factory, the pulp is dried and pressed to produce paper sheets. Post-use, an increasing fraction of paper and paper products is recycled.

  15. Machine learning in manufacturing and industry 4.0 applications

    Abstract. The machine learning (ML) field has deeply impacted the manufacturing industry in the context of the Industry 4.0 paradigm. The industry 4.0 paradigm encourages the usage of smart sensors, devices, and machines, to enable smart factories that continuously collect data pertaining to production. ML techniques enable the generation of ...

  16. Study and implementation of lean manufacturing ...

    Many sorts of study focus on combining the two principles to sustain an efficient as well as flexible manufacturing process. ... 2015 [20] Analysed that in the field of lean manufacturing, the research papers have been studied for obtaining the knowledge about implementation level of different types of lean tools, limitations and advantages of ...

  17. (PDF) Manufacturing process

    Manufacturing process. Pressure less infiltration of MMCs: (a) Alloy matrix infiltration of particulate preform and (b) pure matrix infiltration of metallic alloy particle and ceramic particulate ...

  18. The Influence of Lean Management Practices on Process Effectiveness: A

    So, by demonstrating which Lean practices influence positively on process effectiveness, the findings of this research advance in the academic literature. In practical terms, identifying and knowing factors that drive greater effectiveness, whether operational or managerial, helps managers in decision-making process and establishing policies ...

  19. Sensors

    Tool condition monitoring technology is an indispensable part of intelligent manufacturing. Most current research focuses on complex signal processing techniques or advanced deep learning algorithms to improve prediction performance without fully leveraging the end-to-end advantages of deep learning. The challenge lies in transforming multi-sensor raw data into input data suitable for direct ...

  20. AI-enhanced predictive maintenance in hybrid roll-to-roll manufacturing

    This paper proposes a new AI-assisted predictive maintenance framework for hybrid R2R manufacturing that combines multi-sensor data and self-supervised learning. It equips a multi-sensor Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure to measure various conditions, such as temperature, vibration, and pressure, from the production line and employs Contrastive Predictive Coding (CPC) (a self-supervised ...

  21. Full article: Productivity improvement of a manufacturing facility

    This study is related to a medium-scale manufacturing facility which is planning to modify its existing layout for improved productivity. The facility manufactures switch gear which is a customized product and is used to regulate (control) voltage and current. The switch gear facility occupies 87.891 × 60.627 m 2.

  22. CRITICAL MANUFACTURING PROCESS IN TYRE MANUFACTURING ...

    The main focus is to develop efficient and durable tyres at affordable price by finding the most critical manufacturing process in tyre manufacturing. This paper concentrates on finding the most critical manufacturing process. ... used Multi criteria analysis for selection of martial in industries. The further research showed that the same ...

  23. 3D printing

    Abstract. 3D printing, unlike other manufacturing processes, being an additive process has emerged as a viable technology for the production of engineering components. The aspects associated with 3D printing such as less material wastage, ease of manufacturing, less human involvement, very less post processing and energy efficiency makes the ...

  24. Application of artificial intelligence technology in the manufacturing

    Based on the research question the paper starts with a general understanding of change processes and how the advances of technology are changing the manufacturing industry. ... History of computers in the manufacturing process In seeking to rationalize the manufacturing process, industrialists identified automation as the dominant influence ...

  25. Integrated energy system planning for a heavy equipment manufacturing

    1 Department of Electrical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, China; 2 Department of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China; 3 Dongfang Electric Group Dongfang Electric Motor Co., Ltd., Sichuan, China; This paper intends to provide key insights to the manufacturing industrial park designers for selecting the typical days of electric load and ...

  26. Analysis Of Suffixed Words of Plywood Manufacturing Article

    The purpose of this research to find out and analyze suffix word of the manufacturing process. The primary goal of this research is to determine how the suffixing process occurs in the manufacturing plywood. Plywood stands as a foundational building material, comprising thin wood layers or plies bonded together with adhesive. It divides into two primary categories: softwood plywood and ...

  27. A review of the current automotive manufacturing practice from an

    Automotive manufacturing is a complex and energy-intense process which consumes a significant quantity of raw materials and water. To remain competitive, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have to strive for better product quality by continuously improving their production process and driving towards low-carbon emissions and enhanced sustainability [1].

  28. Research on Carbon Emission Accounting Methods and ...

    This article examines the methods used to calculate direct carbon emissions from energy consumption, fugitive carbon emissions from manufacturing processes, and fugitive carbon emissions from exhaust gas treatment. It also establishes carbon emission boundaries and focuses on the process of producing and manufacturing automobiles. This method is used to calculate carbon emissions based on the ...