Feature recognition and manufacturability analysis from computer-aided design (CAD)
models are indispensable technologies for better decision making in manufacturing …

In parallel with the fast growth of the second-hand aviation market, the importance of
promoting remanufacturing analytics has increased. However, end-of-life (EoL) aircraft parts …

Disassembly is a main phase of maintenance, remanufacturing and the end of life. It is
always accomplished by human or robot. Manual disassembly has low effectiveness and …

Considering the complexity and uncertainty of retired power batteries, worker disassembly
can reduce the cost and increase the flexibility of the disassembly process. To address the …

Abstract Design centers and industrial organizations emphasize that process planning is
one of the most important pillars that guarantee an efficient production system, as it …

The deep in-situ corer is an essential tool for exploring the physical and mechanical
behaviours of rocks at varying depths. Corers are multi-part products, encompassing …

Computing position and orientation deviations (PODs) considering non-ideal morphologies
and local deformations of mating surfaces is a key challenge in controlling the performances …

Disassembly is the first practice in maintenance and recycling of industrial products. For
productivity and efficiency, it is necessary to optimize its operative manners by reducing …

Operation planning and process adjustment are two important aspects of manufacturing
operations that can have a significant impact on the performance of a manufacturing system …

Disassembly sequence planning aims to optimize disassembly sequences of end-of-life
(EOL) products in order to minimize the cost and environmental pollutant emission. Various …