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View article: Real-Time Search and Rescue with Drones: A Deep Learning Approach for Small-Object Detection Based on YOLO
Real-Time Search and Rescue with Drones: A Deep Learning Approach for Small-Object Detection Based on YOLO Open
Unmanned aerial vehicles are increasingly used in civil Search and Rescue operations due to their rapid deployment and wide-area coverage capabilities. However, detecting missing persons from aerial imagery remains challenging due to small…
View article: Voxelization and one-dimensional lattice structures for industrial components using function representation
Voxelization and one-dimensional lattice structures for industrial components using function representation Open
This paper presents a scalable, open-source method for designing strut-and-node lattice structures for industrial applications, including uniform and graded lattices. Traditional computer-aided design tools struggle with lattice structures…
View article: From Topological Optimization to Spline Layouts: An Approach for Industrial Real-Wise Parts
From Topological Optimization to Spline Layouts: An Approach for Industrial Real-Wise Parts Open
Additive manufacturing technologies have allowed the production of complex geometries that are typically obtained by applying topology optimization techniques. The outcome of the optimization process is a tessellated geometry, which has re…
View article: Voxel-based evolutionary topological optimization of connected structures for natural frequency optimization
Voxel-based evolutionary topological optimization of connected structures for natural frequency optimization Open
View article: Efficient part orientation algorithm for additive manufacturing in industrial applications
Efficient part orientation algorithm for additive manufacturing in industrial applications Open
View article: Air quality monitoring using drones (UAV)
Air quality monitoring using drones (UAV) Open
Air pollution causes many diseases and is a major environmental threat, therefore, it is essential to monitor and improve the air quality. With this work, we aim to assess atmospheric pollution using drone-mounted air sensors, with specifi…
View article: Adaptive Variable Design Algorithm for Improving Topology Optimization in Additive Manufacturing Guided Design
Adaptive Variable Design Algorithm for Improving Topology Optimization in Additive Manufacturing Guided Design Open
CAD-CAE software companies have introduced numerous tools aimed at facilitating topology optimization through Finite Element Simulation, thereby enhancing accessibility for designers via user-friendly interfaces. However, the imposition of…
View article: Adaptive Variable Design Algorithm for Improving Topology Optimization in Additive Manufacturing
Adaptive Variable Design Algorithm for Improving Topology Optimization in Additive Manufacturing Open
CAD-CAE software companies have introduced numerous tools aimed at facilitating topology optimization through Finite Element Simulation, thereby enhancing accessibility for designers via user-friendly interfaces. However, the imposition of…
View article: Automating Landslips Segmentation for Damage Assessment: A Comparison Between Deep Learning and Classical Models
Automating Landslips Segmentation for Damage Assessment: A Comparison Between Deep Learning and Classical Models Open
View article: Indoor replication of outdoor climbing routes: fidelity analysis of digital manufacturing workflow
Indoor replication of outdoor climbing routes: fidelity analysis of digital manufacturing workflow Open
This study aims to evaluate the advantages and criticalities of applying additive manufacturing to produce climbing holds replicating real rocky surfaces. A sample of a rocky surface has been reproduced with a budget-friendly 3D scanner ex…
View article: Numerical investigation of the dynamic stall reduction on the UAS-S45 aerofoil using the optimised aerofoil method
Numerical investigation of the dynamic stall reduction on the UAS-S45 aerofoil using the optimised aerofoil method Open
This paper investigates the effect of the optimised morphing leading edge (MLE) and the morphing trailing edge (MTE) on dynamic stall vortices (DSV) for a pitching aerofoil through numerical simulations. In the first stage of the methodolo…
View article: Efficient toolpath planning for collaborative material extrusion machines
Efficient toolpath planning for collaborative material extrusion machines Open
Purpose Timing constraints affect the manufacturing of traditional large-scale components through the material extrusion technique. Thus, researchers are exploring using many independent and collaborative heads that may work on the same pa…
View article: Optimization with artificial intelligence in additive manufacturing: a systematic review
Optimization with artificial intelligence in additive manufacturing: a systematic review Open
In situations requiring high levels of customization and limited production volumes, additive manufacturing (AM) is a frequently utilized technique with several benefits. To properly configure all the parameters required to produce final g…
View article: Conformal 3D Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing for Large Moulds
Conformal 3D Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing for Large Moulds Open
Industrial engineering applications often require manufacturing large components in composite materials to obtain light structures; however, moulds are expensive, especially when manufacturing a limited batch of parts. On the one hand, whe…
View article: Flow Control around the UAS-S45 Pitching Airfoil Using a Dynamically Morphing Leading Edge (DMLE): A Numerical Study
Flow Control around the UAS-S45 Pitching Airfoil Using a Dynamically Morphing Leading Edge (DMLE): A Numerical Study Open
This paper investigates the effect of the Dynamically Morphing Leading Edge (DMLE) on the flow structure and the behavior of dynamic stall vortices around a pitching UAS-S45 airfoil with the objective of controlling the dynamic stall. An u…
View article: Optimization and Design of a Flexible Droop Nose Leading Edge Morphing Wing Based on a Novel Black Widow Optimization (B.W.O.) Algorithm—Part II
Optimization and Design of a Flexible Droop Nose Leading Edge Morphing Wing Based on a Novel Black Widow Optimization (B.W.O.) Algorithm—Part II Open
This work presents an aerodynamic and structural optimization for a Droop Nose Leading Edge Morphing airfoil as a high lift device for the UAS-S45. The results were obtained using three optimization algorithms: coupled Particle Swarm Optim…
View article: Inventive redesign for automatic assembly in the household appliances industry
Inventive redesign for automatic assembly in the household appliances industry Open
Purpose In the redesign process of assembly components that need adaptation to robotic assembly, designers can find support from structured methodologies for innovation, such as the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ). This paper ai…
View article: Geometry reconstruction for additive manufacturing: From G-CODE to 3D CAD model
Geometry reconstruction for additive manufacturing: From G-CODE to 3D CAD model Open
View article: A 3D Voxel-based Approach for Fast Aerodynamic Analyses in Conceptual Design Phases
A 3D Voxel-based Approach for Fast Aerodynamic Analyses in Conceptual Design Phases Open
The panel method is a potential-flow numerical approach that shows valuable performances to solve aerodynamic problems in the preliminary design stages. It shows a lower computational effort compared with Computational Fluid Dynamics, wind…
View article: Towards Large Parts Manufacturing in Additive Technologies for Aerospace and Automotive applications
Towards Large Parts Manufacturing in Additive Technologies for Aerospace and Automotive applications Open
Well-established advantages as design freedom, acceleration of design-to-manufacturing cycle, decreased internal logistics reflect on the wider application of Additive Manufacturing as the main manufacturing process. However, its applicati…
View article: Analysis of a Preliminary Design Approach for Conformal Lattice Structures
Analysis of a Preliminary Design Approach for Conformal Lattice Structures Open
An important issue when designing conformal lattice structures is the geometric modeling and prediction of mechanical properties. This paper presents suitable methods for obtaining optimized conformal lattice structures and validating them…
View article: New Aerodynamic Studies of an Adaptive Winglet Application on the Regional Jet CRJ700
New Aerodynamic Studies of an Adaptive Winglet Application on the Regional Jet CRJ700 Open
This study aims to evaluates how an adaptive winglet during flight can improve aircraft aerodynamic characteristics of the CRJ700. The aircraft geometry was slightly modified to integrate a one-rotation axis adaptive winglet. Aerodynamic c…
View article: Surface smoothing for topological optimized 3D models
Surface smoothing for topological optimized 3D models Open
View article: Augmented Reality in Industry 4.0 and Future Innovation Programs
Augmented Reality in Industry 4.0 and Future Innovation Programs Open
Augmented Reality (AR) is worldwide recognized as one of the leading technologies of the 21st century and one of the pillars of the new industrial revolution envisaged by the Industry 4.0 international program. Several papers describe, in …
View article: A design of experiment approach to 3D-printed mouthpieces sound analysis
A design of experiment approach to 3D-printed mouthpieces sound analysis Open
Nowadays additive manufacturing is affected by a rapid expansion of possible applications. It is defined as a set of technologies that allow the production of components from 3D digital models in a short time by adding material layer by la…
View article: Structural Analysis of Voxel-Based Lattices Using 1D Approach
Structural Analysis of Voxel-Based Lattices Using 1D Approach Open
Lightweight bioinspired structures are extremely interesting in industrial applications for their known advantages, especially when Additive Manufacturing technologies are used. Lattices are composed of axial elements called ligaments: sev…
View article: Dynamics augmentation for high speed flying yacht hulls through PID control of foiling appendages
Dynamics augmentation for high speed flying yacht hulls through PID control of foiling appendages Open
View article: Proposal of a standard for 2D representation of bio-inspired lightweight lattice structures in drawings
Proposal of a standard for 2D representation of bio-inspired lightweight lattice structures in drawings Open
The interest of industrial companies for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology is growing year after year due to its capability of producing components with complex shapes that fit industrial engineering necessities better than tradit…
View article: An Interactive Real-Time Cutting Technique for 3D Models in Mixed Reality
An Interactive Real-Time Cutting Technique for 3D Models in Mixed Reality Open
This work describes a Mixed Reality application useful to modify and cut virtual objects. A digital simulation of surgical operations is presented. Following this approach, surgeons can test all the designed solutions of the preoperative s…
View article: Controllable pitch propeller optimization through meta-heuristic algorithm
Controllable pitch propeller optimization through meta-heuristic algorithm Open