A critical review on the energy efficiency of important manufacturing processes is presented
in this study. Relevant conventional and non-conventional processes, utilized in the three …

Energy efficiency has become a very significant factor, requiring its inclusion in the
manufacturing decision-making attributes. This paper proposes a generalized approach to …

The aim of this paper is to deal with a method that enables the user to design and configure
a production line against multiple-user defined criteria. Machine utilization, investment cost, …

Laser machining is a thermal process with a relatively low energy efficiency, since the
material removal mechanism is mostly based either on melting or on vaporization. The laser …

A theoretical investigation into the potential energy savings by the optimization of robot motion
acceleration profiles, has been presented. The investigation is restricted to motion profiles …

Energy efficiency constitutes a very significant factor that requires its inclusion in the manufacturing
decision making attributes developing a strategy to produce more with less. The idle …

Laser drilling is a thermal process with relatively low energy efficiency since the material
removal mechanism is mostly based either on melting or on vaporization. Aiming at the …

Steel sandwich sheets compared with conventional steel exhibit significant performance
improvements such as lower density, higher specific flexural stiffness, and better sound and …

A numerical study of the laser welding process is presented. The numerical model is based
on a combination of the enthalpy method and the finite difference techniques applied to the …

Traditionally, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies include four stages to assess the
environmental impact of a product or process. These four stages are scope definition, life …