30 Result(s)

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Editorial for the special issue on big data and cloud technology for manufacturing

F. Tao, L. Zhang, A. Y. C. Nee… in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2016)

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Conceptual design using functional 3D models in augmented reality

Conceptual design defines the basic form and function of a product. In this paper, the use of functional 3D models (F3DM) for conceptual design is presented. The designer performs conceptual design by first de...

L. X. Ng, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in International Journal on Interactive Desig… (2015)

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EOL strategy planning for components of returned products

Remanufacturability assessment studies have been focused on analysing the feasibility whether a product can be remanufactured. However, not all components in a product are suitable for remanufacturing, e.g. so...

S. S. Yang, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2015)

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Analysis of mechanical systems with adaptable functions for the evaluation of functional coupling and component importance

Mechanical systems with adaptable functions are versatile in functionalities and compact in physical structure than ordinary ones, hence are useful in many industrial and agricultural applications. One aspect ...

Y.-W. Yu, Y.-M. Deng, W. F. Lu, A. Y. C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2015)

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A context-aware augmented reality system to assist the maintenance operators

The increasing complexity and the technology advancement of equipment pose challenges to the maintenance operators nowadays. In this paper, a context-aware augmented reality (AR) system is proposed to assist t...

J. Zhu, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in International Journal on Interactive Desig… (2014)

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An AR-based hybrid approach for facility layout planning and evaluation for existing shop floors

Facility layout planning (FLP) has substantial impact on the various aspects of a manufacturing system. FLP is typically performed for new shop floors. However, enterprises nowadays are often faced with the ne...

S. Jiang, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2014)

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A novel augmented reality-based interface for robot path planning

Intuitive and efficient interfaces for robot task planning have been a challenging issue in robotics as it is essential for the prevalence of robots supporting humans in key areas of activities. This paper pre...

H. C. Fang, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in International Journal on Interactive Desig… (2014)

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Augmented reality aided interactive manual assembly design

Augmented reality (AR) is a novel technology which overlays computer-generated information seamlessly on the real-world environment. AR technologies have opened up a powerful set of tools for computer-aided as...

Z. B. Wang, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2013)

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Orientation planning of robot end-effector using augmented reality

This paper presents a methodology for planning the orientation of the end-effector for an industrial robot based on the application of augmented reality. The targeted applications are those where the end-effec...

H. C. Fang, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2013)

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An authorable context-aware augmented reality system to assist the maintenance technicians

The increasing complexity and the technology advancement of equipment pose challenges to the maintenance technicians nowadays. Augmented reality (AR) technology can be used to assist the maintenance technician...

J. Zhu, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2013)

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A new history-independent modeling approach for feature-based design

The majority of current feature-based modeling systems employ model history to store feature creation operations and re-execute them sequentially after each modification, which is called history-based modeling...

L. Yang, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2012)

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GARDE: a gesture-based augmented reality design evaluation system

Design evaluation and modification plays a critical role in the design process to develop products that meet the user requirements. Physical prototypes are commonly used to evaluate a design and justify design...

L. X. Ng, S. W. Oon, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in International Journal on Interactive Desig… (2011)

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Coordination for replicated collaborative feature modeling

Collaborative feature modeling has been proposed and applied in product design for improving design quality and shortening lead-time. The coordination mechanism for scheduling the collaborative design activiti...

L. Yang, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in International Journal on Interactive Desig… (2010)

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Haptic-based interactive path planning for a virtual robot arm

In this paper, based on the structural similarity between the PHANToM haptic device and a six-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) articulated robot arm, a six-DOF virtual robot arm driven by the PHANToM device is modeled...

C. J. Chen, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee… in International Journal on Interactive Desig… (2010)

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Design and development of 3–DOF modular micro parallel kinematic manipulator

This paper presents the research and development of a 3–legged micro parallel kinematic manipulator (PKM) for positioning in micromachining and assembly operations. The structural characteristics associated wi...

C. C. Ng, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2006)

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Function-based design synthesis approach to design reuse

In this paper, a design reuse framework with a function-based design synthesis approach is proposed in the context of conceptual product development. Previous researches in design reuse have lacked a comprehen...

Q. L. Xu, S. K. Ong, A. Y. C. Nee in Research in Engineering Design (2006)

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Insert design automation for progressive dies

Inserts are real operating components for producing sheet metal part features when the press moves up and down. The complexity, cost and durability of a progressive die depend largely on the number of inserts ...

R.D. Jiang, B.T. Lauw, A.Y.C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2006)

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Design and FEM analysis of the milled groove insert method for cooling of plastic injection moulds

During an injection moulding process, it is very difficult to achieve efficient and balanced cooling. It is also difficult to generate an optimal cooling design for industrial parts automatically. In this pape...

Y.F. Sun, K.S. Lee, A.Y.C. Nee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2004)