Pharmaceutical production typically focuses on individual drug types for each production line, which limits flexibility. However, the emergence of Industry 4.0 technologies presents new opportunities for more adaptable and customized manufacturing pr...
Distributed digital manufacturing of free and open-source scientific hardware (FOSH) used for scientific experiments has been shown to in general reduce the costs of scientific hardware by 90–99%. In part due to these cost savings, the manufacturing...
Hygienic design of food processing equipment is essential for maintaining food safety by minimizing contamination risks and ensuring that equipment can be cleaned and sanitized effectively. This comprehensive cross-industry review summarizes currentl...
Acoustic imaging technology has the advantages of non-contact and intuitive positioning. It is suitable for the rapid positioning of defects such as the mechanical loosening, discharge, and DC bias of power equipment. However, the existing research l...
This paper thoroughly reviews the mechanism of veterinary drug carryover in feed manufacturing facilities, factors resulting in varying concentrations of drug carryover in processing equipment, the impact of chemical and physical properties of drugs,...
Exercise products based on universal design, which reduce restrictions on the exercise environment and ensure convenience and safe use, are beneficial for people with a disability; however, the current universal design only considers the preferences...
Safe design is an increasingly influential approach due to a growing recognition of the contribution of design to workplace safety. It aims to eliminate workplace hazards by systematically involving end-users in the design or redesign process. In thi...
This paper proposes a method for determining externally applied impact loads on complex structures using strain analysis. An impact load transducer was developed to determine impact loads. Using this transducer (which incorporates strain gauges), the...
The construction sector is one of the major global economies and is characterised by low productivity and high inefficiencies, but could highly benefit from the introduction of robotic equipment in terms of productivity, safety, and quality. As the d...
There are various commercially available multifunctional electronics laboratory test equipment on the market that integrates an oscilloscope, signal generator, and logic analyzer. The price point for all these devices typically exceeds USD 250. To lo...
Bridge construction equipment (BCE) is crucial for efficiently executing large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those involving continuous long-span bridges. Current BCE technologies, like the Overhead Movable Scaffolding System (OMSS), ar...
In response to the low soil breakage rate and poor flatness of current combined soil preparation equipment for growing potatoes under the clay loam conditions of Northeast China, this paper presents the design of an arc-shaped tooth press device for...
Sandblasting and coating constitute a critical phase in ship manufacturing, a process currently predominantly reliant on manual labor. To enhance the efficiency and quality of the coating process for shipbuilding segments, to address the challenges s...
The agricultural sector faces growing pressure to enhance productivity and sustainability, prompting innovation in machinery design. Traditional materials such as steel still dominate but are a cause of increased weight, soil compaction, increased fu...
Modularization fails to adequately meet the diverse customer requirements and the product operational data for complex equipment of port shipping (CEPS). To address this challenge, we propose a module configuration design approach (MCDA) that incorpo...
Deep drilling and horizontal wells, as important means of unconventional oil and gas development, face problems with the high energy consumption but low removal efficiency of traditional well washing equipment, the uneven cleaning of horizontal well...
Multi-rope elevators are widely used in modern buildings. However, problems such as vibration, noise, uneven wear of key components and shortened life caused by the uneven distribution of rope tensions are still unsolved in the elevator industry. In...
In the paradigm of industry 4.0, manufacturing enterprises need a high level of agility to adapt fast and with low costs to small batches of diversified products. They also need to reduce the environmental impact and adopt the paradigm of the circula...
High-latitude regions of the Earth are rich in natural snow resources; however, owing to their negative impact on daily life, they have not been effectively utilized for a long time and are instead viewed as obstacles that require substantial resourc...
The automotive industry is one of the most demanding sectors of all manufacturing industries due to its competitiveness. It is necessary to innovate through the implementation of automated and robotic equipment, leading to cycle time and labor cost r...
To solve the problem of large-sized blocks in single-process broccoli cutting, this paper proposes the design of broccoli secondary cutting equipment, in which the screening device with differential round belts, spiral attitude-adjusting mechanism, d...
Besides cost issue, the charging infrastructures popularization and charging safety assurance are two major concerns for promoting electric vehicles (EVs). Several pilot-run programs, such as in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Taiwan as well, enf...
The article refers to the proposed test equipment used to monitor the service life of hydrostatic transducers and fluids under constant or dynamic operating pressure loading. The proposed laboratory test equipment enables simultaneous testing of hydr...
Inefficient drying of alfalfa round bales causes significant nutrient loss (up to 50%) and quality degradation due primarily to uneven drying in existing processing methods. To address this challenge requiring dedicated equipment and optimized proces...
(1) Background: The nursing of the elderly has received more and more attention, especially the nursing of urination and defecation for the elderly. (2) Purpose: Design an excretion nursing equipment that can accurately identify and deal with urine a...
In this study, a rubber vibration isolator is designed for certain aerospace equipment, and a finite element simulation is carried out to obtain the modal frequency and random vibration response, and to verify the accuracy of the design. The test ver...
Under the “Healthy China” strategy, the demand for home fitness equipment is increasing, but existing solutions face challenges such as large size, limited functionality, and lack of personalization. This study proposes an innovative inte...
Environmental pollution is currently a major concern globally owing to increase in the world population and advances in industrialization. An automatic waste separation and sorting equipment for small-scale waste sorting systems was constructed in th...
Runway lights are essential components of the airstrip. However, there is currently no international standard that outlines methods for the testing of runway light fixtures. In this study, a novel testing method is developed to simulate the forces ex...
Stereo parking equipment has become an important means to solve the problem of parking difficulties, so it is necessary to study the planning of stereo parking equipment. This paper proposes an evaluation model for parking equipment planning and desi...
The joint configuration design of aerospace equipment requires a comprehensive balance of multiple factors, yet the process is often complex and time-consuming. Moreover, the Function–Behavior–Structure (FBS) conceptual design model lacks...
To address the limitations regarding poor adaptability to complex forest environments as well as high installation and operational costs in existing mountain transportation equipment, a modular cable-type equipment for moso bamboo transportation was...
3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology holds significant potential to revolutionise traditional concrete production methods, offering designers and architects greater flexibility in creating intricate and innovative structures. Beyond structural appl...
In view of the risk of collision with humans or equipment arising from a lack of protection in the operation process of combined support and anchor equipment on the heading face, this paper designs a safety interlock system for combined support and a...
The main aim of the article is to present the design of laboratory test equipment, which is appropriate for monitoring the efficiency of oil filters and the system for evaluating the technical life of engine oils in terms of possible extension of ser...
The presented article deals with the design of equipment for measuring and testing hydrostatic transducers. The presented design of the device is used for measuring and testing hydrostatic transducers in laboratory conditions, especially hydraulic pu...
Cropping system design is being transformed through the twofold evolution of agricultural practices for an agroecological transition, and of equipment diversification for agrotechnical needs. Among the most well-known drivers there are genetic select...
To address the problems existing in nuclear reactor accident emergency training, a design scheme and system prototype of radiation detection training equipment for penetrating radiation fields in enclosed spaces, based on inertial sensors and wireles...
Airdropped equipment is important for cargo delivery and battlefield support. However, its development is constrained by the harsh conditions of high-altitude environments. To address the issues of low cushioning efficiency and instability of airdrop...
Redox flow batteries (RFBs), with distinct characteristics that are suited for grid-scale applications, stand at the forefront of potential energy solutions. However, progress in RFB technology is often impeded by their prohibitive cost and the limit...
Remanufacturing is one of the main practices toward a circular economy and industrial sustainability. Remanufacturing is highly dependent on how circular products are designed and developed. Remanufacturing can also benefit from automation for effici...
Productivity in viticultural practices is highly dependent on seasonal availability of rainfall and the efficiency of soil and water conservation strategies. Sustainable water consumption has been regarded as a business, social, and environmental res...
Fifteen multi-national mining companies are currently members of the Earth Moving Equipment Safety Round Table (EMESRT). Formed in 2006, EMESRT engages with mining equipment manufacturers with the aim of accelerating improvements in the safe design o...
The aim of this paper was to design a device for monitoring the work of irrigation technology (in our case, irrigation by sprinkler). Two devices for monitoring selected irrigation operating parameters for two hose reel irrigation machines were desig...
Friction parameters such as the angle of internal friction and the external friction of soils (bulk materials) show the possibilities of further material use. These are, for example, possibilities for soil processing, handling, and storage. The deter...
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the realization of Net-Zero-Energy Buildings (ZEBs) and the proper design of heat source equipment capacity are essential. Consequently, numerous studies have been conducted to prevent overdesign. However, most p...
In this study, wafer cleaning equipment was designed and fabricated using the induction heating (IH) method and a short-time superheated steam (SHS) generation process. To prevent problems arising from the presence of particulate matter in the fluid...
To effectively confront the acute challenge of global warming, at the present stage, the Chinese government has designated carbon reduction as the core objective to accomplish the coordinated control of greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions. As Chin...
Germanium recovery from coal fly ash by hydrometallurgical procedures was studied at the pilot scale (5 kg of fly ash/h). Results were used to design the equipment of a demonstration-sized plant (200 kg of fly ash/h). The process is based on hydromet...
Given the problems such as insufficient control on pests and diseases or pesticide damage on plants caused by uneven distribution of pesticide droplets during the current application process by UAVs, this paper designed novel uniform application equi...
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