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Advances in Production Management Systems: Issues, Trends, and Vision Towards 2030
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2021)Since its inception in 1978, the IFIP Working Group (WG) 5.7 on Advances in Production Management Systems (APMS) has played an active role in the fields of production and production management. The Working Group has focused ... -
Advancing zero defect manufacturing: A state-of-the-art perspective and future research directions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Zero Defect Manufacturing is a disruptive concept that has the potential to entirely reshape the manufacturing ideology. Building on the same quality management philosophy that underpins both lean production and Six Sigma, ... -
Applying the fundamentals of TPS to realize a resilient and responsive manufacturing system
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Concepts like the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) are often presented as alternative manufacturing methods or strategies suited for different manufacturing conditions. QRM is depicted ... -
An approach to data structuring and predictive analysis in discrete manufacturing
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In discrete manufacturing the variation in process parameters and duration is often large. Common data storage and analytics systems primarily store data in univariate time series, and when analysing machine components of ... -
Augmenting the Production Operators for Continuous Improvement
(Chapter, 2022)This paper discusses how continuous improvement activities can be supported by augmenting the operators in production. After a brief literature background, real life case examples from manufacturing companies are provided ... -
Automated toolpath planning with 3D implementation of a parabolic weld bead deposition model for wire arc additive manufacturing repair
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)To ensure sufficient repair of a metal structure damaged from, e.g., corrosion or wear by wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), appropriate toolpath planning and prediction of material deposition for the welding process ... -
Barriers Hindering an Efficient Implementation Process of Digital Technologies; a Case Study at Norwegian Manufacturing Companies
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2021)The existing wave of improvement in manufacturing industry is strongly driven by the application of digital technologies. Unfortunately, the implementation process is not straightforward. To understand the barriers which ... -
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 ... -
Centralized vs Decentralized Production Planning in ETO Environments: A Theoretical Discussion
(Chapter, 2022)The characteristics of ETO production call for further analysis to investigate the implications of traditional (deterministic) systems of planning i.e., centralized, and hierarchal, compared with decentralized systems. ... -
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 ... -
Competitive high variance, low volume manufacturing with robot manipulators
(Chapter, 2020)Competitive robotized manufacturing of high specter variance, low volume product lines represents market opportunities for manufacturing companies, but cost-efficient production is challenging. In this paper, we present ... -
A comprehensive overview of industrial demand response status in Europe
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Industrial demand response (IDR) will play a crucial role in shaping future electricity systems, as it is a key element of a just energy transition and industrial development. The aim of this work is to provide an overview ... -
Conceptual Framework for Development of Intelligent Control Systems for Thermoplastics Injection Molding
(Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering;, Chapter, 2023)Injection molding is one of the most widely used processes for production of plastic parts. It allows manufacturing of products of various shapes and sizes with high efficiency and production rates. However, setting up ... -
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. ... -
Developing an artificial neural network controller for accelerating the hot deformation of the titanium aluminide TNM-B1 using reinforcement learning and finite element simulations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This work presents a framework for interfacing a reinforcement learning algorithm with a finite element model in order to develop an artificial neural network controller. The goal of the controller is accelerating the hot ...