Abstract The paper addresses a critical challenge in System-of-Systems (SoS) simulations arising from the different granularity levels in SoS simulations, integrating non-coupled Discrete Element Method results into SoS-level Discrete Event Simulations using surrogate modeling. Illustrated with a wheel loader bucket use-case in mining, it enhances early design decision-making and lays the groundwork for improving SoS […]
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Abstract The rapid development of new technologies such as electrification, autonomy, and other contextual factors pose significant challenges to development teams in balancing competing aspects while developing value-robust solutions. One approach for achieving value robustness is designing for changeability. This paper presents a tradespace exploration from a Systems-of-Systems perspective to facilitate changeability assessment during early […]
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Omsri Aeddula successfully defended his PhD thesis “Navigating Data Challenges: AI-Driven Decision Support for Product-Service System Development” in front of a full house of 50 people in the room and online. Omsri made a popular presentation of his research and took the audience through his findings and application cases within mechanical engineering and applied health […]
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Abstract Innovation plays a vital role in ensuring sustainable mining operations. Electrification and autonomy are two significant trends, but their implementation brings complexity at vehicle and site levels. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how these technologies impact the overall site value creation. This paper suggests a hybrid approach that combines Agent-Based Simulation and vehicle […]
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Abstract Within the automotive industry, there is an increasing demand for a paradigmshift in terms of which materials are used for the manufacturing of the automotive body. Globalclimate goals are forcing a rapid adaption of new, advanced, sustainable material grades suchas the fossil free steels and materials containing higher scrap content. With the introduction ofthese […]
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Extended Reality (XR), kommer att förändra våra industrier och påverka framtidens ingenjörer, operatörer och kunders arbete. Nu får BTH medel av Vinnova för att under tre år arbeta med hur XR ska kunna användas för att stödja industrin i att utveckla, testa, installera och underhålla system med denna teknik. Sharing
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A new paper by Jenny Elfsberg, Christian Johansson Askling, Andreas Larsson, Tobias Larsson, and Larry Leifer is in a special issue on Case-Based Learning in Engineering and Applied Science Education in the International Journal of Engineering Education. The research conducted at Blekinge Institute of Technology and Stanford University explores the impact of problem-based learning (PBL) […]
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Abstract In the evolving landscape of modern manufacturing, a novel concept known as Feeding-as-a-Service (FaaS) is emerging, part of the larger Automationas-a-Service (AaaS) framework. FaaS aims to optimize feeding systems in cloud manufacturing environments to meet the demands of mass customization and allow for quick responses to production changes. Therefore, it fits into the Manufacturingas-a-Service […]
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The Swedish Energy Agency has now granted funds to BTH to research a possible system for electric, and in the future also autonomous, passenger ferries in urban public transportation and commuting, together with the companies Cstrider, Affärsverken Karlskrona, and Actrify. More info on the project here: https://www.productdevelopment.se/recs-resilience-in-electricity-charging-systems-2024-2025/ BTH press release: https://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3453772/nu-kan-elektriska-passagerarfarjor-bli-verklighet?publisherId=3236700&lang=sv Sharing
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