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Advanced Characterization Techniques of Multi-material Machining Tool Coatings
Characterization techniques are of the utmost importance to determine the properties of a material, especially before the performance of experimental tests, as it will make it possible to optimize it. Multi-ma...
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A Perspective on Oscillating Foil Propulsion
In this paper, a brief review is given of the physics of oscillating foil propulsion. It is then shown that the jet flow generated by an oscillating foil can be used as a flow control device. Experimental and ...
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Development of a Recovery Process for Sanitary Ware Using Laser Technology
The ceramic sanitary ware industry is widespread all over the world, employing thousands of people and, consequently, having a high financial impact on the global and national economy. Although the objective i...
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Application for Mobile Devices to Measure Daily Protein Intake in the Elderly: PROT + First Results
Among the various domains of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, nutritional assessment stands out for its important relationships with major geriatric syndromes, such as frailty syndrome and sarcopenia. In ...
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The Well-Being of Workers in Lean Manufacturing Work Environments
Lean philosophy has been widely introduced in many manufacturing and service industries, allowing for increased operational gains and creating a relationship between the work environment and the workers’ well-...
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Artificial Intelligence Analysis of Macroscopic X-Ray Fluorescence Data: A Case Study of Nineteenth Century Icon
This work comprehensively reviews artificial intelligence (AI) methods for macroscopic X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF) data analysis of a religious panel painting (icon). ΜΑ-XRF is a powerful analytical imaging te...
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Barriers to the Circular Economy in the Plastics Industry: A Systematic Literature Review
Despite the high economic importance of the plastic industry worldwide and the capacity of plastic to be recycled multiple times due to its ability to preserve its value and properties, the plastic recycling s...
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Nondestructive Assessment of Hidden Information in a Post-byzantine Icon
This work investigates a post-byzantine icon originated from Zagori region in Ioannina, Greece. The purpose of this research is the implementation of complementary nondestructive techniques to evaluate the pai...
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The Impact of the Fit Between Supply and Demand Uncertainty and Supply Chain Responsiveness on the Performance of Portuguese Companies
This paper analyses how the harmonization between supply and demand uncertainty and supply chain responsiveness (SC fit) impacts business performance. The study analyses data obtained from a sample of 179 manu...
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New Conceptions and Constructive Methods for Pumped Storage Hydropower Plants
Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) plants are storage energy systems that represents one of the most sustainable, economical, and efficient solutions for energy storage, being an excellent alternative to store en...
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Installation for the Processing of Plant Waste into Activated Carbon
The aim of the work is to develop an energy-independent and resource-saving method for the pyrogenetic processing of plant waste, built on the principle of using the thermal energy of high-calorie combustible ...
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Determination of Tool and Machine Stiffness Based on Machine Internal and Quality Data
During machining, process forces cause form deviations on the workpiece depending on the interacting stiffnesses of all components involved. In order to avoid tolerance violations, it must be ensured that the ...
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A Digital Twin System to Integrate Data Silos in Railway Infrastructure
Many contexts can be found where data reside in silos, which presents challenges for supporting decision making that relies on data from multiple silos. Digital twins (DTs) have the potential to integrate hete...
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Improving Procedures for Production and Maintenance Control Towards Industry 4.0 Implementation
The automotive industry is constantly stimulated by strong competitiveness in terms of product quality, cost control and commitment to delivery times. In the last two decades, competitiveness has been increasi...
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Milling a Titanium Alloy Using Different Machining Parameters: A Comparative Study on Tool Wear, Tool Life and Performance
The machining process is still quite relevant in the manufacturing industry, being employed in the production of high-precision and quality parts for a wide variety of industries, for instance, the aerospace a...
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Numerical Modeling of New Conceptions of 3D Printed Concrete Structures for Pumped Storage Hydropower
This paper explores the possibilities of pumped storage hydropower (PSH), checking the possibilities of using new engineering tools such as 3D printing. The use of such technology for concrete has gained rapid...
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Development of a Procedure and Computer Application for a More Effective Management of External Logistics Services Request
Manufacturers of automotive components are faced with the need to request very frequent external logistics services, sometimes with identical or very similar destinations. These services are always the subject...
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Assessing the Carbon Cost of Utility Installation via Multi-Utility Tunnels (MUTs)
Progressive urbanization and the concomitant requirement to develop new cities fuels the need for more sub-surface utility infrastructure. Conventional methods of utility placement, i.e. open-cut trenching tec...
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Characterization and Stain Analysis in Natural and Artificial Rocks
tests have an important influence on the evaluation of rocks, for an assertive choice of use. In this context, this work aims to evaluate the resistance that various types of natural have by everyday su...
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Comparative Study of the Flexural Strength of Rock Materials for Applications in Civil Construction
The sector has been enabling the insertion of more sustainable technologies in industrial activities and extraction, thus, seeking better use of rock materials for cladding in the construction industry. This...
