Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Mangement

The Relationship between Tool Coatings and Process Parameters on Cutting Forces and Wear in High-Speed Machining

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of cutting force dynamics in High-Speed Machining (HSM), a critical factor for ensuring structural integrity and productivity in advanced manufacturing. The study synthesizes the role of piezoelectric dynamometry and the Finite Element...

Lean tools and Industry 4.0 technologies: a multidimensional analysis of firm performance

Purpose This study aims to examine how Lean/Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies relate to firm performance across multiple dimensions and time horizons. Prior research has focused predominantly on productivity; the authors extend this view to profitabi...

Data governance, business strategy, and sustainability practices: exploratory employee-perception evidence from a single pulp and paper corporate group

Purpose This study examines how data governance (DG) contributes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration by strengthening data accountability, the reliability of ESG-related information, and strategic alignment. Grounded in the resource-based view (RBV), it inv...

Enhancing an Automatic Automotive Cable Assembly Line: A Design Science Research Approach to Improve OEE

The automotive industry demands high standards of efficiency and reliability in order to remain competitive. This study addresses the optimization of an automatic production cell (“Line X”) dedicated to the manufacture of cables for automotive latches, which initially presented c...

Critical minerals and investment frameworks: Formalizing the bankability framework

Private investment in critical mineral projects is arguably not scaling at the pace required to meet projected demand, despite adequate reserves and abundant long-duration capital. The binding constraint is bankability. A recent policy framework matches mineral market structure,...

Development of a Universal Thermosetting Putty for High-Performance Bicycle Frames: An Integrated Materials Engineering and Process Optimization Approach

The rapid expansion of the European e-bike market has increased demand for light-weight 6061 aluminum frames with premium cosmetic finishes, highlighting the need for thermally stable surface-leveling materials compatible with high-throughput powder coating. This study aims to de...

Viability Analysis of Reusing Polymers in Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM) has grown into a widely accessible technology. This shift has been driven largely by advances in low-cost, user-friendly equipment, particularly in fused deposition modelling (FDM) systems. However, material use remains a major cost and sustainability...

On the Prediction of Ductile Fracture in Flexible Roll Forming

Fracture is one of the most common defects that occur during the roll forming process. However, several process-based strategies can be employed to minimize its occurrence. This paper investigates the fracture mechanisms of AA3105 aluminum alloy sheets during the flexible roll fo...

Innovative Approaches in Metal Forming and Joining Technologies

The continuing evolution of transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics, and other high-performance engineering sectors is placing increasingly demanding requirements on manufacturing technologies [...]

Nature-Based Solutions for Office Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Indoor Plants to Enhance Well-Being and Productivity

Most of the global population lives and/or works in urban areas with limited access to green spaces. Integrating nature-based solutions (NBS) into indoor environments has emerged as a promising intervention strategy for enhancing indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and promoting h...