All design research studies — page 189
Every peer-reviewed study in the designdex.org index, newest first. Each entry links to a full summary with the finding, method, limitations and a practical design takeaway.
- Final Production · 2015PWPFM vs. PWM Thruster Control: Optimizing Lunar Lander Path Accuracy
- Final Production · 2015Shape Memory Alloys Enable Tunable Vibration Absorption Across Wide Frequency Ranges
- Resource Management · 2014Surfactant-mediated cadmium detection eliminates toxic solvents and cyanide
- Final Production · 2014Optimized flow cell geometry enhances biosensor efficiency for water contaminant monitoring
- Final Production · 2014Nickel-Molybdenum-Silicate Nanocomposites Boost Hardness by 32% and Corrosion Resistance by 70%
- Final Production · 2014Anodization of Valve Metals Enables Advanced Nanostructure Fabrication
- Resource Management · 2014Continuous flow systems reduce nanoparticle release by 20.7% in water treatment
- Final Production · 2014Galvanic Manufacturing Releases Nanoparticles (10-120 nm) of Fe, Cr, Pb, Al, Ni, Cu, and Zn
- Final Production · 2015Acoustic Emission Detects Material Defects in 3D Printed Stainless Steel
- Final Production · 2015Carbon Nanotube Reinforcement Enhances Glass and Ceramic Mechanical Properties by Up to 20%
- Final Production · 2015Electro-Discharge-Sintering enables rapid, controlled porosity in Ti-6Al-4V implants
- Final Production · 2015Urea-derived porosity enhances stainless steel foam ductility for lightweight structural applications
- Final Production · 2015Mechanical milling enhances copper-carbon nanotube composite powder consolidation
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Kaolin Ceramic Membrane Structure for Gas Separation via Phase Inversion
- Final Production · 2015Mechanical activation of rutile ore reduces KClO4 usage by 42% in aluminothermic titanium alloy production
- Final Production · 2015Additive Manufacturing enables localized, on-demand furniture production
- Final Production · 2015Water-soluble binders enable complex Inconel 718 geometries via Metal Injection Moulding
- Final Production · 2015Microwave Sintering Enhances Cemented Carbide Properties by Controlling Grain Growth
- Final Production · 2015Printable elastic conductors achieve 738 S cm⁻¹ conductivity, enabling stretchable electronics.
- Final Production · 2015Solar-Powered UAV Autopilot Enhances Remote Sensing Data Collection Efficiency
- Final Production · 2015Optimized Layout Techniques for 15nm FinFET Devices Reduce Parasitic Effects by 15%
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Sheet Metal Forming for Defect-Free Complex Parts
- Final Production · 2015Optimized Progressive Die Design Reduces Manufacturing Uncertainty
- Final Production · 2015Boron addition enhances resistance spot weld strength by 30% through phosphorus segregation control
- Final Production · 2015Physically-based friction models enhance U-bend stamping simulation accuracy by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2015Interactive Demonstrations Boost Engineering Major Interest by 30%
- Final Production · 2013Optimizing Square Coil Geometry for Magnetic Pulse Welding Force Distribution
- Final Production · 2015Hydroforming metal blades can cut VAWT production costs by 90%
- Final Production · 2013FEA predicts localized yielding at the periphery of magnesium friction spot welds under shear stress.
- Final Production · 2013Repurposed Railroad Flatcars Offer Robust Bridge Solutions with Built-in Redundancy
- Final Production · 2013Nanocomposite polymer formulations enhance impact resistance by 25% under high strain rates
- Final Production · 2013Aluminum doors require 15% less force to close than steel doors, impacting manufacturing and user experience.
- Final Production · 2013Advanced Joining Techniques Crucial for Medical Device Integrity
- Final Production · 2013Wavelet Transform Analysis Improves Fatigue Crack Location Accuracy by 5mm in Steel Piping
- Final Production · 2013Aluminium Connectors Offer Lighter, Cost-Effective Alternative to Copper in High-Voltage Automotive Applications
- Final Production · 2013Low-energy electron beam irradiation enhances PU/PTFE laminate adhesion by 380%
- Final Production · 2013Hermetic edge sealing materials significantly impact vacuum glazing performance.
- Final Production · 2013Coating carbon fibre ceramic composites significantly alters friction performance in braking systems
- Final Production · 2013PVDF Nanofiber Composite Achieves 34% Higher Solder Capture Rate in Flexible Electronics Assembly
- Final Production · 2013Facade integrity is critical for building safety and longevity
- Final Production · 2013Water absorption significantly degrades composite mechanical properties, impacting bonded repair longevity.
- Final Production · 2015Leaf Surface Replication Boosts Photovoltaic Efficiency by 17%
- Final Production · 2015Surface oxide film thickness significantly impacts magnesium alloy corrosion resistance.
- Final Production · 2015Superhydrophobic coatings can enhance corrosion resistance of aluminum and copper alloys by 50%
- Modelling · 2015Illumination vs. Stray Light Modeling: A Unified Approach for Optical System Design
- Final Production · 2015Martian Dust Simulation System Enhances UV Sensor Durability Testing
- Final Production · 2015Material Outgassing Control for Space-Based Spectrometers
- Final Production · 2015Optimised fire safety provisions reduce risk by up to 30%
- Resource Management · 2015Longer product lifespans significantly reduce the climate impact of wood-based materials
- Final Production · 2015Wood dust in furniture manufacturing harbors allergenic and toxic fungi, necessitating material and process review.
- Final Production · 2015Ohio's Forest Products Industry: A Decade of Restructuring and Economic Shifts
- Resource Management · 2015Rising Fuel Costs Significantly Impact Hardwood Sawmill Log Procurement
- Sustainability · 2015Community Co-management Enhances Landscape Resilience
- Sustainability · 2015Repurposing Industrial Danube Riverfronts for Sustainable Urban Futures
- Innovation & Design · 2015Economic Stagnation in China (1661-1933) Hindered Innovation and Productivity Growth
- Final Production · 2015Integrated Computational and Experimental Data Accelerates Novel Material Discovery
- Final Production · 2015Core-shell fiber coating enhances composite flexibility and controls ion release
- Final Production · 2015Flexible piezoelectric composites offer dual function for vibration damping and noise cancellation
- Final Production · 2015Optimized Bioceramic Scaffold Composition Enhances Bone Graft Mechanical Strength by 47 MPa
- Final Production · 2014Thermally responsive polymer electrolytes enhance electrochemical energy storage safety
- Final Production · 2014Optimizing Textile Laminate Temperature for Enhanced Adhesive Bonding
- Final Production · 2014Lignin-Derived Carbon Fiber: A Commercially Viable Material for Advanced Applications
- Final Production · 2014Embroidered Antennas Offer Novel Integration for Wearable Technology
- Final Production · 2014Alfa Fiber Blends: Optimizing Nonwoven Fabric Properties
- Final Production · 2015Orthotropic Failure Criteria Enhance Composite Material Strength Prediction
- Final Production · 2014Cyclic Strain Significantly Impacts Wearable Electronic Substrate Lifespan
- Final Production · 2014Silt fence fabric performance dramatically increases post-rainfall
- Final Production · 2014Hollow Cotton Yarn Design Enhances Thermal Insulation by 15%
- Final Production · 2015Pullulan Derivatives Enhance Drug Nanodispersion Stability
- Resource Management · 2015Flywheel Energy Storage Boosts Vehicle Fuel Efficiency by Over 35%
- Final Production · 2015Laser ablation of carbon fiber composites requires precise thermal management to prevent charring and delamination.
- Resource Management · 2014Textile Waste as Reinforcement Enhances Composite Strength
- Final Production · 2015Basalt Fiber Reinforcement Increases Structural Stiffness of Concrete Bridges by 40%
- Final Production · 2015Flax fiber reinforcement enhances geopolymer composite strength by up to 40%
- Final Production · 2015Sinusoidal Foam Sandwich Design Achieves Targeted G-Force Reduction in Crash Simulation
- Final Production · 2015Moisture exposure reduces FRP bond strength by up to 38%
- Final Production · 2015FRP Confinement Enhances Concrete Strength by up to 190 MPa
- Modelling · 2015Computational model predicts damage in fiber-reinforced laminates
- Resource Management · 2015Valorizing Agricultural Waste: Wheat Straw and Biomass Ash as Sources for High-Performance Materials
- Final Production · 2015Advanced Material Models Enhance Composite Impact Simulation Accuracy
- Final Production · 2015High-Speed Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube Membranes Boosts Composite Performance
- Final Production · 2015Thicker CFRP laminates exhibit higher microcrack density and delamination under cryogenic cycling
- Final Production · 2015Bolted connection design for GFRP structural members requires specific considerations for multi-row configurations.
- Final Production · 2015CFRP dowels increase punching resistance of concrete slabs by over 50%
- Final Production · 2014Tool length compensation in micromilling significantly improves workpiece flatness by up to X%
- Final Production · 20143D Scanning and CMM Ensure ±0.1mm Form Accuracy in Composite Automotive Components
- Final Production · 2014Decision Model Streamlines Non-Traditional Machining Process Selection
- Resource Management · 2015Sawmilling waste reduction by 30% through optimized resource consumption
- Commercial Production · 2014Six-Step Framework Optimizes Manufacturing Technology Selection for Small-Scale Producers
- Commercial Production · 2014BIM adoption transforms architectural workflows from geometry to information modeling
- Final Production · 2014Ultralow loss terahertz waveguides achieved with precise SU8 fabrication
- Final Production · 2014PCB-Integrated Polymer Waveguides Enable 40 Gb/s Optical Backplanes
- Final Production · 2014Ball Screw Drive Vibration Damping Enhances Precision by 25%
- Final Production · 2014CNC Machining of THz Waveguides Achieves Sub-0.2 dB/cm Loss
- Final Production · 2015RABAL Algorithm Enhances Taguchi Parameter Design Accuracy in Manufacturing
- Classic Design · 2015Blade geometry's minimal impact on contra-rotating open rotor noise
- Modelling · 2015Nonlinear Modal Formulation Enhances Aeroelastic Simulation Accuracy
- Final Production · 2015Nanostructured Catalysts Enhance VOC Removal Efficiency
- Modelling · 2015Hybrid RANS/LES offers superior flow prediction over RANS alone for scramjet combustors
- Human Factors · 2015Dynamic Glottis Aperture Significantly Alters Aerosol Deposition in Airways