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View article: Development of a Rapid Assembly Mechanism for a Child Bike Seat
Development of a Rapid Assembly Mechanism for a Child Bike Seat Open
With the evolution of cities towards a model characterised by multiple urban centres, where housing and services coexist near, the way people move and how transport is ensured shifts from long-distance commuting to the concept of micromobi…
View article: Investigation and transformation of traditional fused deposition modeling apparatus to a non-planar additive manufacturing methodology
Investigation and transformation of traditional fused deposition modeling apparatus to a non-planar additive manufacturing methodology Open
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is increasingly responsible for a major evolution in how products are designed and manufactured. It offers flexibility and the ability to produce complex parts. Within AM, FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) is wide…
View article: Improving the economic and environmental sustainability of painting and glueing operations in a luxury leather goods industry using DMAIC methodology – a case study
Improving the economic and environmental sustainability of painting and glueing operations in a luxury leather goods industry using DMAIC methodology – a case study Open
The luxury personal goods industry is facing increasing pressure to improve economic and environmental sustainability in its production processes. Thus, efforts need to be made to improve some of the traditional operations performed in thi…
View article: Correlating Cutting Performance and Surface Roughness under Different Bias Using TiAlTaN Coated Milling Tools
Correlating Cutting Performance and Surface Roughness under Different Bias Using TiAlTaN Coated Milling Tools Open
Driven by the industry’s ongoing pursuit of continuous improvement in machining processes, the need to meet environmental targets, and the limited number of scientific studies addressing coatings doped with Tantalum (Ta), were the main mot…
View article: Advancing Sustainability in Aerospace: Evaluating the Performance of Recycled Carbon Fibre Composites in Aircraft Wing Spar Design
Advancing Sustainability in Aerospace: Evaluating the Performance of Recycled Carbon Fibre Composites in Aircraft Wing Spar Design Open
The aerospace industry is increasingly turning to composite materials due to their exceptional strength, stiffness, and beneficial physical properties. However, increased reliance on carbon fibre composites has substantial environmental im…
View article: Optimizing Laser Cutting Parameters for Enhanced Surface Quality in Mild and Stainless Steel: An Experimental Study
Optimizing Laser Cutting Parameters for Enhanced Surface Quality in Mild and Stainless Steel: An Experimental Study Open
One of the main problems experienced when using laser cutting equipment is the wrong selection of cutting parameters. This incorrect selection decreases the cut surface quality, which is hardly re‐established, injuring the overall process …
View article: Navigating sustainability: challenges and opportunities in eco-friendly paint manufacturing practices in Portuguese industries
Navigating sustainability: challenges and opportunities in eco-friendly paint manufacturing practices in Portuguese industries Open
Environmental degradation and public health are undeniably linked to industrial pollution, which is progressively getting worse every day. This reality requires a proactive change in companies to actively reduce the significant environment…
View article: Editorial for the Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing
Editorial for the Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Open
Editorial Editorial for the Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Francisco J. G. Silva CIDEM, ISEP, Polytechnic of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4249-015 Porto, Portugal; [email protected]
View article: Novel predictors for waste generation evolution: a mathematical approach: could a math model answer the waste generation?
Novel predictors for waste generation evolution: a mathematical approach: could a math model answer the waste generation? Open
Environmental initiatives are constantly discussed in the media as industrialisation causes irreversible damage to the planet and people's health. This environmental damage is inherently caused by multiple factors such as economic and popu…
View article: A Semi-Lagrangian scheme for Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations with Dirichlet boundary conditions
A Semi-Lagrangian scheme for Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations with Dirichlet boundary conditions Open
We study the numerical approximation of time-dependent, possibly degenerate, second-order Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations in bounded domains with nonhomogeneous Dirichlet boundary conditions. It is well known that convergence towards the…
View article: Mitigation strategies for waste elimination and cost reduction in the manufacture of Bowden cables
Mitigation strategies for waste elimination and cost reduction in the manufacture of Bowden cables Open
This study aims to describe a new approach to managing the reduction or elimination of cable end waste during the Bowden cable trimming operation in production lines since this waste represents thousands of meters of wasted cable per year,…
View article: A Comprehensive Review of Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Composite Materials
A Comprehensive Review of Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Composite Materials Open
Review A Comprehensive Review of Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Composite Materials Gabriela Galib 1, Francisco J. G. Silva 1,2,*, André F. V. Pedroso 1,3, Raul D. S. G. Campilho 1,2, Rafael Lucas 1,4 and Rita de Cássia Mendonça S…
View article: Development of an Injection Nozzle Heating System to Produce Automotive Control Cables
Development of an Injection Nozzle Heating System to Produce Automotive Control Cables Open
Article Development of an Injection Nozzle Heating System to Produce Automotive Control Cables João Pedro Madureira Pinto 1,†, Raul Duarte Salgueiral Gomes Campilho 1,2,*,†, Francisco José Gomes da Silva 1,2,†, Mehmet Serkan Kirgiz 3,† and…
View article: A Flatness Error Prediction Model in Face Milling Operations Using 6-DOF Robotic Arms
A Flatness Error Prediction Model in Face Milling Operations Using 6-DOF Robotic Arms Open
The current trend in machining with robotic arms involves leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies to propose solutions that reduce path deviation errors. This approach presents significant challenges alongside promising advancements, as well …
View article: Process Optimization in Sea Ports: Integrating Sustainability and Efficiency Through a Novel Mathematical Model
Process Optimization in Sea Ports: Integrating Sustainability and Efficiency Through a Novel Mathematical Model Open
Ports are essential nodes in global trade, linking maritime and land transport. As maritime logistics increasingly drive global supply chains, optimizing port operations has become vital for enhancing economic efficiency and environmental …
View article: A Novel Model to Quickly Assess the Environmental Impact of Automotive Collision Repair Workshops
A Novel Model to Quickly Assess the Environmental Impact of Automotive Collision Repair Workshops Open
The automotive industry has recently witnessed a growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. Within this context, automotive collision repair workshops significantly contribute to the sector’s environmental impact …
View article: Advances in laser materials and processing technologies: An overview
Advances in laser materials and processing technologies: An overview Open
Laser technology continues to be widely used in industrial terms in various manufacturing processes. This continuously leads to a significant flow of research into the most diverse aspects of this technology, namely in cutting, welding, te…
View article: Inferior Wall ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI): Identifying The Culprit Artery from The Electrocardiogram
Inferior Wall ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI): Identifying The Culprit Artery from The Electrocardiogram Open
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is an important tool in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) for identifying the affected wall. In inferior wall STEMI, both the right coronary artery (RCA) and the left circumflex artery (LCxA) ma…
View article: Parallel Plate Gap Height Effect on DSR Measurements of GTR Modified Binders
Parallel Plate Gap Height Effect on DSR Measurements of GTR Modified Binders Open
The current Superpave performance grade (PG) specification uses a dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) with a 1-mm gap height to determine the high-temperature performance grade of asphalt rubber binders. Concerns have arisen that rubber particul…
View article: Automating the manufacturing process of control cables for the automotive components industry
Automating the manufacturing process of control cables for the automotive components industry Open
The automotive industry is of great importance to the global economy for all the jobs it generates, the materials it exploits, or the technical and technological development it drives. The control cables provide essential functions for any…
View article: Wear Behavior of TiAlN/DLC Coating on Tools in Milling Copper–Beryllium Alloy AMPCOLOY® 83
Wear Behavior of TiAlN/DLC Coating on Tools in Milling Copper–Beryllium Alloy AMPCOLOY® 83 Open
In recent years, the exponential growth of the machining industry and its needs has driven the development of new manufacturing technologies, more advanced cutting tool types, and new types of coatings to extend tool lifespan. New coating …
View article: Design of Connector Assembly Equipment for the Automotive Industry
Design of Connector Assembly Equipment for the Automotive Industry Open
The automotive industry is one of the most demanding sectors of all manufacturing industries due to its competitiveness. It is necessary to innovate through the implementation of automated and robotic equipment, leading to cycle time and l…
View article: Systematic Analysis of Packaging Production in the Electric Motors Industry: A Multi-Criteria Approach through the SAPEVO-M Method
Systematic Analysis of Packaging Production in the Electric Motors Industry: A Multi-Criteria Approach through the SAPEVO-M Method Open
Market competitiveness drives the electric motors industry, which in turn necessitates the selection of optimal production scenarios, particularly in the context of packaging. This is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and meeting the…
View article: Analysis of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Process Parameters for Optimizing Adhesion in Aluminum–Composite Hybrid Structures
Analysis of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Process Parameters for Optimizing Adhesion in Aluminum–Composite Hybrid Structures Open
The Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) process was investigated to enhance the adhesion of AA2024-O aluminum alloy with a polyetherimide (PEI) matrix composite, using oxy-fuel welding (OFW). A Central Composite Design (CCD) statistical mo…