São Paulo, Brazil – The international project team from this year’s Volvo CE Sugar project experienced a week of intensive collaboration at the University of São Paulo (USP). This special gathering followed a prior visit by the Brazilian team to Karlskrona, Sweden, and aimed to refine their final concept of solution for the project. The […]
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The PROSUCCO project focuses on supporting sustainable Co-configurability of High Value Low Volume (HVLV) products in the conceptual design phase. The HVLV industry entails complex, flexible processes encompassing consistent effort in engineering to order. The PROSUCCO project aims to support the development of HVLV products by developing innovative engineering design and systems engineering approaches to […]
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Having run 11 projects in ME310, the PDRL Global Engineering student project will explore innovation opportunities in South America and Sweden this year. A team of four BTH students will collaborate with three students from USP in São Paulo and Volvo Construction Equipment in Sweden and Curitiba, Brazil. The Product Development Research Lab (PDRL) at […]
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Yan Zhang presented his licentiate thesis entitled “Value co-creation for sustainable product service system design” in front of a crowd of local audience and online listeners. Yan made a popular presentation of the background of his research and the findings up until this point, where the servitization of industry is a driving force for digitalisation […]
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Aware Together, Safe Forever! Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Volvo Construction Equipment Challenge: The challenge was to address a problem on construction sites which, after analysis, was deemed relevant to address using portable technology as one of the requirements and with the aim of creating a safer and more secure work […]
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Join the fun! Play the game! Support your locals! Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Resist EU research project, Region Blekinge Challenge: Educate and inform people about climate change in a festival setting. Solution: Relaying a message that no one wants to hear about is difficult. During a festival the people attendings main […]
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Smart Helmet Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Volvo Construction Equipment Challenge: Integrating advanced technologies like AI assistance, safety sensors, and a user-friendly HUD into Volvo CE’s smart helmet while maintaining a comfortable and durable design. Achieving a harmonious balance between innovation, productivity, and safety was crucial for success in the dynamic […]
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Enhancing Tourist Experience in Karlskrona through Interactive Technology Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Karlskrona Municipality Challenge: Identifying an innovative way to enhance the tourist experience in Karlskrona using interactive technology. The challenge was to design a system that delivers tourist information in an engaging manner and captures the attention of […]
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Abstract This paper presents an approach that utilizes artificial intelligence techniques to identify autonomous machine behavior patterns. The context for investigation involves a fleet of prototype autonomous haulers as part of a Product Service System solution under development in the construction and mining industry. The approach involves using deep learning-based object detection and computer vision […]
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BTH Maskinteknik prisades i årets utdelning av Sparbanksstiftelsen Kronans stipendieutdelning för bästa examensarbete. Martin Åkesson, VD Sparbanksstiftelsen Kronan delade ut totalt sju stipendier (88 kandidater), varav det största om 50 000 kr landade hos BTH Maskinteknik. 50 000 kr: Jakob Nilsson & Isak Olofsson Civilingenjörerna i Maskinteknik Jakob Nilsson och Isak Olofsson vann 50 000 […]
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