All design research studies — page 17
Every peer-reviewed study in the DesignDex index, newest first. Each entry links to a full summary with the finding, method, limitations and a practical design takeaway.
- Final Production · 2010Genetic Algorithm Optimizes Total Production Cost by Balancing Machining and Quality Loss
- Final Production · 2009Feed rate is the most significant factor for surface roughness in CNC boring of 6061T6 aluminum.
- Final Production · 2008Optimized NURBS Trajectories Reduce Machining Cycle Time by 30% with 0.1% Feedrate Fluctuation
- Final Production · 2009Modular machine tools enable scalable production capacity and adaptable functionality.
- Final Production · 2008Magnesium Alloys Offer 20% Weight Reduction in Automotive Seat Frames
- Final Production · 2009Nanoparticle Composition Dictates Cytotoxicity, Not Size or Surface Area
- Final Production · 2010Surface Rolling Enhances Durability of Sintered Alloy Steel Gears
- Final Production · 2005Laser Direct Metal Deposition Achieves Near-Theoretical Density in NiTi Shape Memory Alloys
- Final Production · 2008Microjoining Techniques Enable Miniaturization in Advanced Manufacturing
- Final Production · 2008Ultra-precision metal mirror fabrication achieves sub-nanometer roughness and form accuracy
- Final Production · 2010Friction Stir Processing Enhances Composite Material Microstructure and Reduces Defects
- Final Production · 2003Titanium Alloys Offer Superior Biocompatibility and Corrosion Resistance for Orthopaedic Implants
- Final Production · 2008Achieving 300 MPa tensile strength in complex aluminium alloy 6061 components via Metal Injection Moulding
- Final Production · 2010Selective Laser Melting (SLM) can produce functional end-use metal parts, but process parameter optimization is crucial for desired microstructures and properties.
- Commercial Production · 2004Tabu Search Algorithm Optimizes Manufacturing Process Plans for Cost and Quality
- Final Production · 2007Portable XRF reveals ancient alloy compositions for material analysis
- Resource Management · 2008Biomass-to-Hydrogen Conversion: Overcoming Yield and Rate Bottlenecks for Sustainable Energy
- Resource Management · 2009Theoretical Algal Oil Production Peaks at 354,000 L/ha/year
- Commercial Production · 2009Optimizing Discrete Manufacturing Energy Use Through Integrated Monitoring and Analysis
- Resource Management · 2000Non-Thermal Plasma Significantly Enhances VOC and Flue Gas Treatment Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2003Optimizing HI Concentration Boosts Hydrogen Production Efficiency by 13.3%
- Resource Management · 2008Optimizing Photosynthesis for 50% Increased Crop Yield by 2050
- Commercial Production · 2005Petrochemical Process Selection Driven by Yield and Economic Viability
- Resource Management · 2001Green Algae as a Sustainable Hydrogen Fuel Source
- Resource Management · 2008Waste Vegetable Oil as a Viable Feedstock for Biodiesel Production
- Commercial Production · 2008Sub-pixel accuracy contour scanning enhances textile preform inspection for automated FRP manufacturing
- Resource Management · 2010Amorphogenesis Enhances Enzymatic Cellulose Hydrolysis Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2010Automated machine vision system detects surface defects with 99% accuracy
- Commercial Production · 2008Automated Inspection of CNC Machined Parts Reduces Lead-Time by 80%
- Commercial Production · 2008Image-Dependent Color Quantization Enhances Fruit Quality Assessment Accuracy by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2002Automated Surface Inspection Systems Reduce Quality Control Costs by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2008Automated Vision Systems Boost Metal Lid Coating Defect Detection Accuracy
- Commercial Production · 2007Parabolic mirrors enable 100% fruit surface inspection with a single camera
- Commercial Production · 2007Machine vision accurately identifies volunteer potatoes in sugar beet fields with up to 97% precision
- Commercial Production · 2002Propionibacteria Fermentation: A Pathway to High-Value Nutraceuticals and Food Preservatives
- Resource Management · 2007Biofuel Mandates Shift Agricultural Land Use and Impact Global Commodity Prices
- Commercial Production · 2010Open Source 3D Printing Accelerates Localized Sustainable Development
- Commercial Production · 2003Machine vision systems enhance dimensional accuracy and reduce fixturing needs in automated manufacturing.
- Human Factors · 2010Foot Width and Height Variability Demands Diverse Shoe Sizing
- Resource Management · 2008Biorefinery Model Transforms Agricultural Waste into High-Value Products
- Resource Management · 2009Nanomanufacturing's Carbon Footprint: A Life Cycle Assessment Perspective
- Resource Management · 2008Aluminium migration from food packaging exceeds safe weekly intake levels for significant populations.
- Commercial Production · 2004Agile Manufacturing Strategies Enhance Responsiveness in Fragmented Global Markets
- Commercial Production · 2007Mass Customisation Demands Re-evaluation of Standard Quality Assurance Techniques
- Resource Management · 2006Nanomaterial Toxicity: ZnO > TiO2 > SiO2 for Aquatic Life
- Commercial Production · 2006Robot-assisted therapy can enhance real-world functional performance by integrating motor learning principles.
- Commercial Production · 2004Product architecture assessment optimizes product, process, and supply chain alignment
- Innovation & Design · 2000Intermediary Broker Models Enhance Mass Customization in E-Commerce
- Commercial Production · 2009Mass Customization in Fashion Reduces Waste and Enhances User Satisfaction
- Commercial Production · 2006Robotic Machining of Cast Aluminum: Overcoming Stiffness Limitations for Automotive Applications
- Innovation & Design · 2001Consumer Empowerment Drives Healthcare Service Innovation
- Commercial Production · 2010Pattern-based coordination accelerates production system simulation by 30x
- Commercial Production · 2001Lean Production Principles Reduce Manufacturing Cycle Times by up to 30%
- Human Factors · 2008Exoskeleton Design Rules Enhance Human-Robot Interaction Smoothness
- Commercial Production · 2009Real-time stiffness compensation enhances robotic machining accuracy by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2007Cuspidal Robot Manipulators Enable Continuous Workspace Pathfinding
- Commercial Production · 2008Automated Crystallization Optimization Boosts Throughput by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2006Hybrid genetic and tabu search optimizes supply chain routing and scheduling, reducing costs and improving delivery times.
- Commercial Production · 2007Robotic Wall-Climbing Systems Enhance Efficiency and Safety in Hazardous Industrial Applications
- Commercial Production · 2009Optimized Distribution Networks Slash Transportation Costs by 20%
- Commercial Production · 2007Balancing Supply Chain Responsiveness and Profitability
- Commercial Production · 2006Optimized Semiconductor Flow: Real-time Scheduling Boosts Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2002Distributed Simulation Enhances Supply Chain Optimization by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2001Dynamic Simulation Optimizes Manufacturing Schedules, Boosting Efficiency by 20%
- Commercial Production · 2002Optimized supply chain linkages reduce costs and improve asset utilization
- Commercial Production · 2006Leagility Supply Chains Outperform Lean or Agile Alone for Complex Scheduling
- Commercial Production · 2010Integrated Supply Chains Boost Refinery Efficiency by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2008Hierarchical Scheduling Optimizes Supply Chain Performance by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2004Virtual Enterprise and IT Alignment Boosts Agile Manufacturing Performance
- Commercial Production · 2006Integrating Domain Knowledge into Evolutionary Algorithms Boosts Real-World Optimization Performance
- Commercial Production · 2003Object-Oriented Models Enhance Mass Customization Agility in Building Projects
- Commercial Production · 2003Mass Customization Demands Agile and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
- Commercial Production · 2004Virtual Build-to-Order (VBTO) enhances mass customization by reconfiguring products mid-pipeline.
- Commercial Production · 2004Robotic cell automates shoe upper roughing and cementing for custom production
- Commercial Production · 2002Optimized Scheduling for Delayed Product Differentiation Reduces Manufacturing Makespan by up to 20%
- Commercial Production · 2004Shifting Customization Downstream Reduces Lead Times and Boosts Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2005Integrating Information Systems Boosts Mass Customization Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2003Petri Nets Enhance Mass Customization Manufacturing Flexibility
- Commercial Production · 2005China's Manufacturing Strategies Differ from Western Models
- Commercial Production · 2003Lean and Agile Supply Chains Optimize Housing Customization
- Commercial Production · 2004DMAIC framework drives quality breakthroughs by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2010Integrating TRIZ with Lean Six Sigma boosts banking service innovation and efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2006Contextual Flexibility Enhances Quality Management System Sustainability
- Commercial Production · 2010Integrating Lean, TQM, and Six Sigma for Enhanced Enterprise Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2009Six Sigma Adoption Shows No Significant Difference in Perceived Critical Success Factors Across UK Manufacturing SMEs
- Commercial Production · 2007Six Sigma drives competitive advantage through superior quality leadership
- Commercial Production · 2008Six Sigma implementation drives significant quality improvements in automotive parts manufacturing.
- Commercial Production · 2006Lean Six Sigma integration boosts hospital efficiency and patient care quality
- Commercial Production · 2005Six Sigma methodology reduces production defects by up to 60%
- Commercial Production · 2009Lean Six Sigma: A Dual Approach to Enhance Speed and Quality in Production
- Commercial Production · 2000Six Sigma Scale reveals significant opportunities for laboratory process improvement
- Commercial Production · 2010Selecting the Right Quality Improvement Framework: PDCA, RADAR, DMAIC, and DFSS
- Commercial Production · 2003Integrating Lean and Six Sigma enhances service quality and operational speed.
- Commercial Production · 2006Six Sigma's Data-Driven Approach Outperforms TQM in Measurable Quality Gains
- Commercial Production · 2008Lean Implementation in Healthcare Requires Contextual Adaptation, Not Just Tool Transfer
- Resource Management · 2009Wood pellet systems offer 15% lower district heating costs than sewer or geothermal alternatives.
- Resource Management · 2002Bio-alcohol Competitiveness Hinges on Feedstock Costs and Technological Advancement
- Commercial Production · 2010Diversifying Feedstocks for Year-Round Biorefinery Operation
- Commercial Production · 2004Electricity Cost and System Efficiency Significantly Impact Electrolytic Hydrogen Production Economics
- Commercial Production · 2007Optimizing Asthma Management Through Patient-Caregiver Partnerships and Goal-Oriented Treatment