Browsing Publikasjoner fra CRIStin - SINTEF Manufacturing by Title
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Beyond the lean manager. Insights on how to develop corporate lean leadership
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Although leadership is consistently found to be the main success factor for lean transformations, our knowledge about how to develop the necessary leadership competences at the level of the individual and the organisation ... -
The changing role of shop-floor operators in zero defect manufacturing
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In the journey towards zero defect manufacturing, digital technologies aiming to improve different aspects of production and quality control will be of high importance. This will not replace existing management approaches ... -
CNN-based Feature Extraction for Robotic Laser Scanning of Weld Grooves in Tubular T-joints
(Chapter, 2022)This paper presents an algorithm for feature point extraction from scanning data of large tubular T-joints (a subtype of a TKY joint). Extracting such feature points is a vital step for robot path generation in robotic ... -
Constraint Definition for Gripper Selection and Grasp Planning for Robotic Assembly Using Product Manufacturing Information from STEP AP242Ed2 Files
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This article uses the Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) from STEP AP242 neutral files for gripper selection and grasp planning in a robotic assembly operation. The PMI, along with the part geometry and dimensions, ... -
The critical role of sensei in developing lean leaders
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The aim of this paper is to illustrate how lean training initiatives developed through the intervention and support of a sensei can contribute to the development of lean leadership traits in team managers. The study is ... -
A Cross-disciplinary, cross-organizational approach to sustainable design and product innovation in the aluminum industry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aluminum is a promising sustainable and industrial resource that provides strong, lightweight structures with complex geometric possibilities, a high recovery rate in the recycling process, and low-emission production when ... -
Depth profiling at a steel-aluminum interface using slow-flow direct current glow discharge mass spectrometry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Direct current glow discharge mass spectrometry (dc-GDMS), which relies on sector field mass analyzers, is not commonly used for depth profiling applications because of its slow data acquisition. Nevertheless, dc-GDMS has ... -
Design Considerations for a Directed Energy Deposition Cell
(Chapter, 2023)Setting up a robotised additive manufacturing machine requires attention to several safety aspects, including integration of different systems, a functional work area, human-machine interfaces and convenience in operation. ... -
Digitally enhanced quality management for Zero-Defect Manufacturing
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Though the idea of Zero Defect Manufacturing is not new, it remains a disruptive concept that is able to entirely reshape the manufacturing ideology. Existing literature suggests that Zero Defect Manufacturing can be ... -
The Effect of Deformation and Isothermal Heat Treatment of a 5005 Aluminum Alloy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)In the aluminum industry, forming is an important process step that introduces dislocations in the material. To investigate the effect of dislocation retention after ageing on 6xxx-series alloys, a non-heat-treatable 5005 ... -
Effective Learning Method Using Extended Reality: Digital TWI
(Chapter, 2023)Training within Industry was created under World War II by the U.S. Department of War, within the War Manpower Commission, to assist defense industries meet the high production output demand from less or inexperienced ... -
Generation of rule-adhering robot programs for aluminium welding automatically from CAD
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This paper presents a method to automatically generate robot welding programs from CAD to address the ever-constant demand for product customisation. Furthermore, to ensure that proper welding operations and structural ... -
A global survey on the current state of practice in Zero Defect Manufacturing and its impact on production performance
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)To be competitive in dynamic and global markets, manufacturing companies are continuously seeking to apply innovative production strategies and methods combined with advanced digital technologies to improve their flexibility, ... -
Human in the Data-Driven Zero Defect Manufacturing Loop: Case Examples from Manufacturing Companies
(Chapter, 2023)Data-driven Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) system gathers and organizes data from different sources, integrating and analyzing the data using different tools, with the purpose to react on potential quality issues before ... -
Human-centric zero-defect manufacturing: State-of-the-art review, perspectives, and challenges
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Zero defect manufacturing (ZDM) aims at eliminating defects throughout the value stream as well as the cost of rework and scrap. The ambitious goal of zero defects requires the extensive utilization of emerging technologies. ... -
Human-Robot Collaboration: Safety by Design
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)High payload industrial robots, unlike collaborative robots are not designed to work together with humans. Collaboration can only happen in situations, where the human and robot is separated with a distance, which allows ... -
Industry 4.0 Technologies as Drivers for Eliminating Waste in Lean Production: A French-Norwegian Study
(Chapter, 2022)The aim of this paper is to provide insights about the operational performance improvements that may arise from the combination of Industry 4.0 technologies with the tools of Lean Production. Indeed, companies and their ... -
Lean & Green: Aligning Circular Economy and Kaizen Through Hoshin Kanri
(Chapter, 2022)As organizations are moving towards a circular economy to enable a transition to more sustainable business practices, there is a need for knowledge on how companies can leverage the capabilities of the entire organization ... -
A Learning Approach for Future Competencies in Manufacturing using a Learning Factory
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This paper describes a study on future competence needs in manufacturing and how a learning factory utilising a Connective Model for Didactic Design can be used in teaching and learning of these competencies. The paper ... -
Mesh-based tool path calculations for tubular joints
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Manufacturing of large steel tube structures is faced with excessive welding, fit-up and rework times in tube joints, due to various types of deviation from nominal shape of the tubes. This article presents a procedure and ...