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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, ... -
Hot Deformation and Die-Quenching of 6000-Series Alloys—The Effect of Quench-Interruption Temperature
(The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series;2367-1696, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020)The automotive industry face demands to produce lightweight vehicles and substituting steel with aluminium is a straightforward solution. Age hardenable aluminium alloys are attractive candidates when the aim is a combination ... -
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 ... -
Impact analysis for a potential circular economy strategy for the plastic sector in Estonia
(SINTEF rapport;2023:01045 A, Research report, 2023-09-27)This report presents the work of SINTEF’s collaboration with the Republic of Estonia Environment Agency through the project Enhanced Capacity on Circular Economy, funded by the Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway Grants. This ... -
Impact of Hydrogen Integration and Implementation on Costs in Glass Production
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The glass industry stands as a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily reliant on natural gas during production, posing a considerable environmental challenge. Despite advancements in furnace ... -
Improving value chain data lifecycle management utilising design for Lean Six Sigma methods
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose: This project aims to optimise a secondary agricultural company’s reporting and data lifecycle by providing self-help business intelligence at an optimal price point for all business users. Design/methodology/approach: ... -
In-situ X-ray microtomography of interface between additively manufactured aluminium bronze and H13 tool steel
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Directed energy deposition (DED) is an additive manufacturing process category where material is melted as it is deposited, often powder melted with a focused laser. In this work aluminium bronze was deposited onto H13 ... -
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 ... -
The influence of Industry 4.0 narratives on regional path development
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Industry 4.0 has become a key concept and buzzword in the global manufacturing industry. This paper argues that the concept has created an Industry 4.0 narrative that is having a decisive impact on the industry. The paper ... -
Investigation of the Formability of AA6010 in an Integrated Forming and Hardening Process Aiming to Reduce the Energy Consumption in High Volume Production of Automotive Components
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Hot deformation and in-die quenching of aluminum components for the automotive industry is a cost and energy efficient technique that has been developed and thoroughly evaluated in recent years. The performance of this ... -
Key Factors To Integrate Hydrogen For The Glass Manufacturing Industry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Glass industries contribute approximately 22 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in Europe annually. The European Clean Hydrogen Alliance has developed an investment agenda to support the strategic investment of hydrogen ... -
Laser beam remelting of stainless steel plate for cladding and comparison with conventional CMT process
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Progressing towards circular economy requires smarter and more efficient use of energy and resources. Laser beam can be efficient and flexible tool for melting different metals, commonly used in cladding and additive ... -
Laser welding of AA2065 and AA7021Al Alloys using purpose made welding wires
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aerospace AA2xxx and AA7xxx alloys have good mechanical properties such as high strength-to-weight ratio, fatigue- and corrosion resistance. These alloys are known for poor weldability with traditional fusion welding ... -
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 ... -
Lean and Digitalization Status in Manufacturing Companies Located in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Manufacturing companies are always on the lookout for methods to boost productivity, improve quality, and enhance their service offerings to remain competitive. Two methods that are extensively debated in both industry and ... -
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 ...