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B. Broberg 5th Symposium on Mechanics of Materials

24th and 25th of August 2015 Karlskrona, Sweden  The organizers of the fifth symposium to honour the memory of Professor Bertram Broberg have the pleasure to announce a meeting with the focus on theoretical, experimental and computational mechanics. This year will be held at Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden (BTH). Professor Broberg was the first professor […]

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

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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Health technology visit at Ricoh in Japan

Associate Professor Sharon Kao-Walter visited RICOH in Tokyo, Japan, in order to get updated on their recent plans for the area of applied health technology. During the visit there also were discussions on the close collaborative mode of operation that exists between academia and companies in Japan. For more information: Product Development Research Lab Director, Professor Tobias […]

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The art of constructing a machine…

In the latest issue of the research facts brochure at BTH, Department of Mechanical Engineering was featured with the piece “The art of constructing a machine”, showcasing Professors Sharon Kao-Walter and Tobias Larsson. More information: The art of constructing a machine (PDF) Entire brochure (PDF)   Sharing       

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“Package opening and tamper evident for ageing people” is a new research project approved for Associate Professor Sharon Kao-Walter together with iPack VINN Excellence Center. The aim of the research is to provide detection of tamper evidence for single (first time) and multiple opening of food and medicine packages. For more information: Product Development Research Lab […]

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