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Automating Interpretation of Images and Visual Inspections in Modern Manufacturing and Medical Settings 

Rasoolian, Behnam (2021-01-08)
Automating visual inspection is rapidly finding its way into non-invasive industrial and medical processes. In this work, we address detection automation opportunities in the task of interpreting both medical and industrial ...

Data and Information Flow Improvements in Manufacturing Systems 

Yarbrough, Ashley (2022-11-27)
The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, is making its mark with a wave of efforts to digitize and digitalize data and information in manufacturing systems. Global efforts are being made to accelerate the adoption ...

Decision Making Models for Power Systems Operations Under Uncertainty 

Olivos Matus, Carlos (2023-08-02)  ETD File Embargoed
As the power grids worldwide transition from fossil fuel-based power plants to an era dominated by renewable energy sources (RESs), new operational challenges and uncertainties emerge, particularly for Independent System ...

Designing Optimal Layouts for Block Stacking Warehouses 

Derhami, Shahab (2017-05-16)
Storing pallets of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) on top of one another on a warehouse floor is known as block stacking. Although this storage system can be inexpensively implemented in any open area, it is challenging in terms ...

Flying Drone Sidekick Travelling Salesman Problem with Integrating Pickup and Delivery 

Yanpirat, Nawin (2023-10-30)  ETD File Embargoed
With the current growth of e-commerce, the complexity of last-mile logistics has become an essential field of study to improve customer satisfaction. Existing research has primarily focused on integrating drones for delivery ...

Machine learning-based additive manufacturing process optimization and quality prediction with photomicrography and tomography 

Ye, Jiafeng (2023-08-03)  ETD File Embargoed
Process optimization and quality prediction are essential for promoting manufacturing quality and improving product reliability in Additive manufacturing (AM). However, the complex multi-physics processes of AM, involving ...

Simulation and Digital Twin: Contrasting the Capabilities and Bridging the Gap 

Wooley, Ana (2023-08-02)
Driven by the advancements related to Industry 4.0, Digital Twin (DT), usually described as a virtual representation of a physical product or system connected with bi-directional data, has been a topic of increasing interest ...

A Simulation Study to Improve Customer Waiting Time in Concessions at Jordan-Hare Stadium 

Chen, Mengdie (2019-11-13)
Attendance of college football, as well as other live events, has been dwindling for years. To enhance the fan experience, many stadiums have been investing on renovations such as installing larger screens, and building ...

Understanding Powder Feedstock-Part Performance Relationships in Additive Manufacturing 

Soltani Tehrani, Arash (2022-08-01)
In this dissertation, the relationships between the powder feedstock and the mechanical performance of additively manufactured (AM) parts were investigated. In this regard, different aspects of powder feedstock were ...

Utilization of Vehicle-Specific Power as a Powertrain Independent Platoon Controller Performance Metric 

Snitzer, Richard Philip (2022-12-05)
Heavy-Duty hauling faces challenges regarding the efficiency of transportation, which opens the door to new pathways to saving money while refueling via platooning. Platooning vehicles travel together intending to reduce ...