All design research studies — page 302
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.
- Resource Management · 2008China's NMVOC Emissions Grew 4.2x from 1980-2005, Concentrating in Developed Coastal Regions
- Commercial Production · 2003Optimizing Call Center Performance Through Sociotechnical System Analysis
- Commercial Production · 2001End-of-Life Returns Drive Channel Coordination in Declining Price Markets
- Commercial Production · 2008Integrated Simulation for Sustainable Manufacturing System Design
- Innovation & Design · 2003Platform-driven development of product families enhances investment leverage and reduces complexity.
- Resource Management · 2010Inverse modeling reveals 21-40% higher methane emissions in Northwest Europe than reported
- Commercial Production · 2002Automated Field Monitoring Boosts Hydrocarbon Production Efficiency
- Innovation & Markets · 2008Personality Traits Significantly Predict Economic Outcomes
- Commercial Production · 2004Real-time optimization of production processes boosts efficiency by adapting to dynamic changes.
- Commercial Production · 2010Integrated workflow accelerates chemical EOR pilot design by 30%
- Resource Management · 2007Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Fuels and Chemicals Achieves 90% Selectivity
- Commercial Production · 2010Stochastic Modeling Enhances Semiconductor Fab Efficiency by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2007Ordinal Optimization and DOE Accelerate Scheduling Policy Selection by 1000x
- Commercial Production · 2009Picosecond Laser Ablation Boosts Thin-Film Solar Cell Production Speed by 20x
- Resource Management · 2008LED Interlighting Boosts Greenhouse Photosynthesis by Optimizing Light Distribution
- Commercial Production · 2009Simulation-based systems boost shipyard competitiveness by optimizing production flow
- Commercial Production · 2008Analytical Model Predicts Thermal Efficiency in SAGD Circulation for Optimized Bitumen Recovery
- Commercial Production · 2009Genetic Algorithms Optimize CNC Machining for Reduced Production Time and Cost
- Commercial Production · 2002Power BiCMOS Process Optimization Reduces Die Area by 40% for 20V Mixed-Signal ICs
- Commercial Production · 2007Automated Climbing Robots Enhance Building Maintenance Efficiency and Safety
- Commercial Production · 2002Optimized Camera and Light Placement Enhances Automated Assembly Inspection Accuracy
- Commercial Production · 2005Visual inspection of cast surfaces introduces significant measurement error, impacting rework and quality.
- User-Centred Design · 2010Visual Attention Significantly Enhances Image Quality Assessment
- Commercial Production · 2007Intelligent Audio Editing Reduces Production Time by 50%
- Innovation & Design · 2009Social Tagging Generates Novel Metadata for Enhanced Information Retrieval
- Commercial Production · 2010Robotic Grit-Blasting Achieves Human-Equivalent Surface Preparation Rates in Bridge Maintenance
- Commercial Production · 2009Moisture Sensor Enables Automated Date Sorting with 95% Accuracy
- Commercial Production · 2009FPGA Acceleration for GLCM Texture Analysis Boosts Image Processing Speed by 4x
- Sustainability · 2006Integrating Life Cycle Assessment into Product Design Reduces Environmental Impact by 30%
- Modelling · 2003Optimizing Simulation Experiments for Design Exploration
- Modelling · 2007Exponential Decay Model Predicts Mesothelioma Risk from Industrial Asbestos Pollution
- Commercial Production · 2009Automated Visual Sensor Networks Enhance Surveillance Quality and Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2009High-Speed 3D Imaging System Enhances Seedling Sorting Accuracy
- Commercial Production · 2008Programmable Matter: Enabling Dynamic Product Form and Function
- Commercial Production · 2004Optimized Paste Extrusion for High-Speed Micro-Tubular SOFC Manufacturing
- Commercial Production · 2005Whey as a Viable Substitute for Milk in Fermented Beverages
- Resource Management · 2003Fuel Cell Technology: Bridging the Gap to Commercial Viability
- Innovation & Design · 2009Lead User Insights Drive Breakthrough Innovations in Online Recruiting Services
- Commercial Production · 2005The Digital Factory: A Paradigm Shift in Manufacturing Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2007Firm Size and Export Orientation Significantly Impact Technology Adoption in Garment Manufacturing
- Human Factors · 2010Human error in helicopter maintenance contributes to 13-23% of aviation incidents.
- Commercial Production · 2008Hybrid Process Modelling and Web-Based Simulators Enhance Knowledge Transfer in Complex Manufacturing Start-ups
- Commercial Production · 2008Technology's Impact on Worker Health is Mediated by Working Conditions, Not Technology Itself
- Resource Management · 2009Nanoparticle Exposure Induces Genotoxicity via Peroxynitrite Formation
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Search Engine Algorithms Favor Established Players, Skewing Online Traffic
- Commercial Production · 20053D Printing with Lunar Regolith Reduces Habitat Construction Costs by 70%
- Commercial Production · 2003Fuzzy Logic Enhances In-Pipe Robot Navigation in Complex Pipeline Networks
- Modelling · 2008Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Accelerates Robotic Manipulator Design and Testing
- Commercial Production · 2005Telerobotic Satellite Servicing: A Feasible Economic Model Under Operational Uncertainty
- Modelling · 2009Variable Geometry Manipulator Dynamics Simulated with Lagrangian Method
- Commercial Production · 2008Digital Fabrication Reduces Originality in Architectural Products
- Commercial Production · 2001Automated Crane Systems Enhance Modular Construction Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2009Robust automotive manufacturing systems can be designed to mitigate demand uncertainty.
- Resource Management · 2005Pollen flow management in maize fields impacts GM crop integration and market compliance.
- Commercial Production · 2001Optimizing Assembly with Integrated Product and Process Information
- Commercial Production · 2010Redundant Parallel Cable Robots Enhance Precision and Reduce Manufacturing Costs
- Commercial Production · 2005Robotic Hand Dexterity Enhances Space Mission Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2009Optimizing Batch Size and Production Rate for Reduced Inventory Costs
- Commercial Production · 2007Optimized sterile instrument logistics reduce hospital costs and improve availability
- Commercial Production · 2010Demand uncertainty exponentially increases unit costs in manufacturing
- Commercial Production · 2000Holonic Agent Systems Enhance Transport Dispatch Efficiency by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2007Systems Engineering Principles Enhance Healthcare Delivery Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2004Metacommunity Dynamics Drive Adaptive Ecosystem Responses
- Commercial Production · 2000Optimized Instruction Streams Boost Performance and Fault Tolerance
- Commercial Production · 2005Automated Activity Planning Boosts Mission Efficiency by 20%
- Commercial Production · 2010Safety Lead Time Outperforms Safety Stock for Multi-Product Supply Chain Reliability
- Commercial Production · 2007Heliostat Cost Reduction to $90/m² Boosts Solar Power Economics
- Commercial Production · 2007Algorithmic Data Fusion Enhances Wind Profile Accuracy by 20% for Numerical Weather Prediction
- Commercial Production · 2006DMAIC Framework Boosts Process Efficiency by 20%
- Resource Management · 2007Biomass-to-Ethanol Conversion: A Technoeconomic Feasibility Study
- Commercial Production · 2009Sparse Process Structures Achieve Near-Optimal Production Flexibility with Reduced Complexity
- Commercial Production · 2006Six Sigma Tools Adapt for Non-Normal Service Data
- Commercial Production · 2009Six Sigma Framework Boosts Enterprise Information Integration by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2010Sigma-TRIZ Algorithm Enhances Process Improvement by Systematically Integrating Innovation into Six Sigma
- Commercial Production · 2005Integrating Six Sigma and Lean Tools Enhances Production Efficiency by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2008Axiomatic Design Unifies Lean and Six Sigma for Enhanced Manufacturing Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2006Proactive Bug Prevention in Software Development Significantly Reduces Costs and Improves Delivery Speed
- Resource Management · 2009Laccase Enzymes Accelerate Bioremediation and Waste Detoxification
- Commercial Production · 2010SIPOC Framework Enhances Programme Management Quality by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2006Effective Causal Analysis Drives Deeper Problem Resolution
- Innovation & Design · 2007Five Stakeholder Cultures Shape Ethical Decision-Making in Design
- Commercial Production · 2005Six Sigma Benefits Outweigh Investment Costs for Small Manufacturers
- Commercial Production · 2006Indian Automobile Sector's Underutilization of Quality Tools Hinders Market Responsiveness
- Commercial Production · 2007Six Sigma Capability Indices Improve Heat Treatment Hardness Consistency
- Commercial Production · 2007Integrating Continuous Improvement Initiatives for Enhanced Business Performance
- Commercial Production · 2004Six Sigma implementation reduces speaker defects by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2007Production Technology Dictates Product Line Quality and Pricing
- Modelling · 2007Integrated Simulation Environment Accelerates Robot Control Scheme Development
- Resource Management · 2003Dairy Co-products as Sustainable Feedstocks for Novel Materials
- Commercial Production · 2008Quantifying Lean: A Framework for Measuring and Achieving Business Process Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2010Optimizing Production Quality Investment Minimizes Costs
- Commercial Production · 2008Six Sigma Implementation Boosts Hospital Library Efficiency by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2006Advance Manufacturing Technology Adoption in India: Key Drivers and Future Investment Trends
- Commercial Production · 2005IT Adoption Drives Shift from Mass Production to Customization and Upskills Workforce
- Commercial Production · 2005Integrating Statistical and Management Methods Drives Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction
- Commercial Production · 2007Six Sigma reduces software fault slippage by 30% in telecommunications projects
- Commercial Production · 2005Six Sigma DMAIC framework enhances software development quality by 25%
- Modelling · 2004Simulation Optimization: From Descriptive to Prescriptive Decision Support
- Sustainability · 2007Jatropha Biodiesel: A Sustainable Fuel Source Only on Degraded Land
- Commercial Production · 2010Six Sigma: A Framework for Enhancing Process Capability and Management Systems