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Manufacturing Process and System Sustainability Analysis Tool: A Proof-of-Concept for Teaching Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Decision support methods and tools have been developed to aid in improving product sustainability performance during design. However, these approaches are often developed for domain experts and not well-suited for non-expert ...
Synergizing Product Design Information and Unit Manufacturing Process Analysis to Support Sustainable Engineering Education
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Promoting excellence in sustainable manufacturing has emerged as a strategic mission in academia and industry. In particular, universities must prepare the next generation of engineers to contribute to the task of sustaining ...
Reusing and Extending Standards-Based Unit Manufacturing Process Models for Characterizing Sustainability Performance
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Over the past two decades, numerous efforts have characterized manufacturing processes for sustainability performance. These efforts have been pursued primarily by manufacturing researchers in academic and governmental ...
The Role of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Manufacturing Sustainability Assessment
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: To understand the past successes and future opportunities for applying Industry 4.0 technologies toward manufacturing sustainability assessment, this state-of-the-art review examines previous literature at the intersection ...
Simultaneous Consideration of Unit Manufacturing Processes and Supply Chain Activities for Reduction of Product Environmental and Social Impacts
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Interest in assessing the sustainability performance of manufacturing processes and systems during product design is increasing. Prior work has investigated approaches for quantifying and reducing impacts across the product ...
Environmental Performance Evaluation of a Fast Mask Image Projection Stereolithography Process Through Time and Energy Modeling
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The emergence of additive manufacturing (AM) has potential for dramatic changes in labor productivity and economic welfare. With the growth of AM, understanding of the sustainability performance of relevant technologies ...
Industrial Sustainability: Reviewing the Past and Envisioning the Future
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Society's consumption of natural resources and the impact of industrial activities on the environment have gained increasing attention over the last several decades. This paper provides a historical perspective on the ...
Knowledge-Based Design of Artificial Neural Network Topology for Additive Manufacturing Process Modeling: A New Approach and Case Study for Fused Deposition Modeling
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM) continues to rise in popularity due to its various advantages over traditional manufacturing processes. AM interests industry, but achieving repeatable production quality remains problematic for ...
A Review of Engineering Research in Sustainable Manufacturing
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Sustainable manufacturing requires simultaneous consideration of economic, environmental, and social implications associated with the production and delivery of goods. Fundamentally, sustainable manufacturing relies on ...