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A nonlinear screen as an element for sound absorption and frequency conversion systems

2nd March 2016
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ABSTRACT The paper discusses a model for a screen with dissipative and nonlinear elastic properties that can be used in acoustic sound absorption and frequency conversion systems. Calculation and estimation schemes are explained that are necessary for understanding the functional capabilities of the device. Examples of the nonlinear elements in the screen and promising applications […]

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Additive Manufacturing Technology Potential: A Cleaner Manufacturing Alternative

15th January 2016
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ABSTRACT This paper focuses on an emerging manufacturing technology called Additive Manufacturing (AM) and its potential to become a more efficient and cleaner manufacturing alternative. This work is built around selected case companies, where the benefit of AM compared to other more traditional technologies is studied through the comparison of resource consumption. The resource consumption […]

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The Adoption of Additive Manufacturing Technology in Sweden

2nd January 2016
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Research paper in collaboration with the faculty of engineering (LTH), Lund university, published in “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing”, Vol. 2, No4, 2015. (http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/3dp.2015.0013) ABSTRACT This article analyzes the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies in Sweden. The data set consists of a recent and representative sample of Swedish AM users (companies, universities, and research […]

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Additive manufacturing research presented in Vietnam

23rd September 2015
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Additive manufacturing research paper presented in Vietnam

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Expanding Value Driven Design to meet Lean Product Service Development

22nd May 2015
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ABSTRACT The paper presents a discussion about gaps and opportunities for cross-pollination between Value Driven Design and Lean Product Service Development to promote the use of value-driven method and tools since the preliminary design stages. In particular the paper discusses how methods and tools developed in Value Driven Design have the potential to be applied […]

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Realistic Package Opening Simulations : An Experimental Mechanics and Physics Based Approach

16th April 2015
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Licentiate thesis of Eskil Andreasson, presented at BTH 2015-05-08.. Abstract A finite element modeling strategy targeting package opening simulations is the final goal with this work. The developed simulation model will be used to proactively predict the opening compatibility early in the development process of a new opening device and/or a new packaging material. To […]

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The Role of Additive Manufacturing Technology in job creation: an exploratory case study of suppliers of Additive Manufacturing in Sweden

18th December 2014
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Research paper published 12th CIRP Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing – Emerging Potentials, September 22nd-24th, 2014, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Abstract This paper investigates how Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies, as a process innovation, may contribute to a job creation. Further, the various mechanisms in which AM may contribute to an increase in job creation as well […]

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