Publications – Product Development Research Lab

A prediction of cutting forces using extended Kienzle-Saglam force model incorporating tool flank wear progression

18th March 2025
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Abstract This study addresses the challenge of modeling flank wear impact on cutting forces in metal cutting. Accurate models are crucial for simulating the cutting process, optimizing insert geometry and […]

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Digital servitization business typologies in the manufacturing sector

6th February 2025
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Abstract Manufacturing companies undergo a transformative journey in digital servitization, neces-sitating strategic, tactical, and operational shifts. The existing literature outlines the best prac-tices on this process and examines challenges and […]

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Bonding analysis of ultrasonic welded multi-wire joints with additional root gaps

2nd February 2025
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Abstract This work presents four sets of welded multi-wires on Cu sheet (e.g., A-(95/95mm2), B-(35, 35, 25/35, 35, 25 mm2), C-(50, 35, 10/50, 35, 10 mm2), D-(35, 35, 25/50, 35, […]

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Future Innovation Framework (FIF) for Value Co-creation of Smart Product-Service System Design in a Global Automotive Manufacturing Company

20th November 2024
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Abstract The Product-Service Systems (PSS) methodology faces new challenges as digital servitisation drives product-oriented companies to integrate digital services into their offerings. A value co-creation strategy and global collaborative innovation […]

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AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Autonomous Vehicles for Product-Service System Development

17th October 2024
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Abstract The paper presents an Artificial Intelligence-driven approach to predictive maintenance for Product-Service System (PSS) development. This study focuses on time-based and condition-based maintenance, utilizing variational autoencoders to identify both […]

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Extended realities and discrete events simulations: A systematic review to define design trade-offs and directions

4th October 2024
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Abstract Extended Reality (XR) technologies are increasingly popular to support the engagement of different audiences and stakeholders with Discrete Event Simulations (DES) due to their capability to deliver more accessible […]

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Utilizing Natural Language Processing for Enhancing Collaborative Value-Driven Design of Smart Product Service System: Smart E-Vehicle Application

16th September 2024
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Abstract Manufacturing companies are increasingly transitioning from a product-centric to a smart Product Service System (smart PSS) approach to enhance customer satisfaction, service offerings, and product competitiveness through a combination […]

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Exploration of the Digital Twin for Prototyping the Product-Service System Design in a Bus Manufacturing Company

3rd July 2024
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Abstract When bus manufacturing companies move forward in their servitization journey for providing service solutions for tourism industry, there is an increasing need to exploit the prototype way to support […]

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Surface-conformed approach for mechanical property analysis using ultrasonic welding of dissimilar metals

29th June 2024
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Abstract In this paper, dissimilar aluminum (Al) and copper (Cu) metals were joined together using ultrasonic metal welding (USMW), a solid-state welding technology. From the perspective of increasing the base […]

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Investigation of Temperature Impact on Friction Conditions in Running Production of Automotive Body Components

29th June 2024
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Abstract During the running production of automotive body components drifts in theprocess window is seen causing problems with non-conforming parts. Up until now, these driftshave been counter-acted based on the […]

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