Browsing Publikasjoner fra CRIStin - SINTEF Manufacturing by Title
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On the strength-ductility trade-off in thin blast-loaded steel plates with and without initial defects – An experimental study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)An increase in material strength is commonly associated with better protection in blast-resistant design. However, higher material strength comes at the cost of reduced ductility, and it is still not clear how this trade-off ... -
On weldability of aerospace grade Al-Cu-Li alloy AA2065 by wire-feed laser metal deposition
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Al-Cu-Li alloys exhibit a superior strength to weight ratio, making the alloys attractive for applications within aviation and aerospace. However, their widespread application has been somewhat limited by the challenges ... -
Optimization of Laser Metal Deposition Process for 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This work aims to optimize the process parameters for laser based DED manufacturing of a water jet impeller with critical requirements to material and mechanical properties. The concerned material is 2205 duplex stainless ... -
Polarization image laser line extraction methods for reflective metal surfaces
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In this work, we propose a novel pipeline method for laser line extraction from images with a polarization image sensor. The proposed method is specially developed for strong laser beam reflections from metal surfaces. For ... -
The Potential of Cast Stock for the Forging of Aluminum Components within the Automotive Industry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)In the automotive industry, there is a drive to reduce environmental impact, energy consumption, and costs related to the manufacturing of forged aluminum suspension components. The replacement of extruded stock with cast ... -
The Productivity Leap: Effects of an Industry Program for Norwegian SMEs
(Chapter, 2023)Industry programs have been a method of lifting the competence of especially Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) that otherwise would not be interested or could not afford such efforts. In this paper we present a ... -
Quick-Scan – Towards a Strategy for Responsive and Resilient Value Chains
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)To remain competitive in today’s increasingly dynamic and complex environments, manufacturing enterprises must build resilience to respond to changes quickly. As such, lean production has provided firms with an alternative ... -
Rethinking Value – A means to an end for the whispering game
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Lean production. It is one of the most misunderstood business concepts of our time. Since the 1990s, it has been mystically reduced from an organization-wide concept to a set of principles and best practices for manufacturing ... -
A Review on Laser-Assisted Joining of Aluminium Alloys to Other Metals
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Modern industry requires different advanced metallic alloys with specific properties since conventional steels cannot cover all requirements. Aluminium alloys are becoming more popular, due to their low weight, high corrosion ... -
Robotic weld groove scanning for large tubular T-joints using a line laser sensor
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This paper presents a novel procedure for robotic scanning of weld grooves in large tubular T-joints. The procedure is designed to record the discrete weld groove scans using a commercially available line laser scanner ... -
Scheduling for Flexible Production: A Case Study of Production Leveling Under Volume Constraints
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Flexible manufacturing systems in high-mix low-volume segments offer many challenges in terms of planning and scheduling. The complexity of these systems often requires a systemic approach for which humans are the perfect ... -
The significance of employee behaviours and soft management practices to avoid digital waste during a digital transformation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceived effects between soft management practices, employee behaviours and the implementation of digital technologies in manufacturing plants, as well as how these ... -
Smart Spare Parts Management – A digital supply network perspective
(Research report, 2022)As additive manufacturing (AM) is being utilized across various sectors, value chains are disrupted and new approaches to spare parts management can be adopted. This report provides an introduction to the state-of-the-art ... -
Supporting robotic welding of aluminium with a laser line scanner-based trigger definition method
(Chapter, 2022)Automation and the use of robots for welding operations is an important research topic. Being able to automate and, thus, save time for setting up and using robotic welding for complex, large-scale structures made of ... -
A Survey on Current Practices, Strategies and Research Needs for Circular Manufacturing of Plastics
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Advances in manufacturing technology made plastics comparatively inexpensive, light, mouldable and durable. The great success of plastics comes along with a strong negative environmental impact and their accumulation in ... -
Towards a Blockchain-Enabled Social-Life Cycle Assessment Service for Increased Value Chain Sustainability
(Chapter, 2023)As sustainability requirements are growing, more and more companies are falsely claiming to supply sustainable products, thus creating an unfair playing field for companies that do comply. The Textile and Clothing (TC) ... -
Toyota Kata as a Scaffolding for Human-Centric Manufacturing: Applying Lean Thinking for a Digital and Sustainable Factory of the Future
(Chapter, 2023)Industry has a key role in leading the digital and green transitions for the economic and societal transformations that we are experiencing. The approach towards a sustainable, human-centric, and resilient European industry, ... -
Toyota Kata for continuous improvement; an action research project in the construction industry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how Toyota Kata can be effectively applied in the engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing within the construction industry. The objective is to identify the critical success ... -
Using the Process Digital Twin as a tool for companies to evaluate the Return on Investment of manufacturing automation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The fourth industrial revolution is gaining momentum, but still lacks full realization. Several studies suggest that many companies around the world have begun the digital transformation undertaking, but most are still far ... -
The Virtual Sensei: Using Assisted Reality to Digitalize Gemba Walks
(Chapter, 2022)As more and more companies adopt lean management as a system to continuously develop people, leaders are increasingly intent on conducting gemba walks. This means going to the workplace, be it production, engineering, or ...