Measuring the Sustainability of a Manufacturing Process: A Conceptual Framework

The article takes the case of the adoption of machine learning in a steel manufacturing process through a platform provided by a novel Canadian startup, Canvass Analytics. This way the steel company could optimize the process in a blast furnace. The content of the paper includes a conceptual framework on key factors around steel manufacturing and machine learning. Method: The article takes the case of the adoption of machine learning in a steel manufacturing process through a platform provided by a novel Canadian startup, Canvass Analytics. This way the steel company could optimize the process in a blast furnace. The content of the paper includes a conceptual framework on key factors around steel manufacturing and machine learning. Results: This case is relevant for the authors by the way the business model proposed by the startup attempts to democratize Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in industrial environments. This way the startup delivers value to facilitate traditional industries to obtain better operational results, and contribute to a better use of resources. Conclusion: This work is focused on opportunities that arise around Artificial Intelligence as a driver for new business and operating models. Besides the paper looks into the framework of the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in a traditional industrial environment towards a smart manufacturing approach.

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Sensors performance in laser-based manufacturing process quality assessment: a conceptual framework

Procedia CIRP ◽

10.1016/j.procir.2019.02.122 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 79 ◽

pp. 490-494

Author(s):

Alexios Papacharalampopoulos ◽

John Stavridis ◽

Panagiotis Stavropoulos

Keyword(s):

Quality Assessment ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Manufacturing Process ◽

Process Quality

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A Framework of STEP-NC Manufacturing System Integrating CAD, CAPP, CAM and CNC

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.233.365 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 233 ◽

pp. 365-368 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Zhen Yu Han ◽

Po Hu ◽

De Dong Han ◽

Hong Ya Fu

Keyword(s):

Conceptual Framework ◽

Data Model ◽

Manufacturing Process ◽

Manufacturing System ◽

Product Information ◽

Complete Product ◽

Nc Program ◽

New Generation ◽

New Framework ◽

Entire Manufacturing Process

This paper outlines a conceptual framework of STEP-NC manufacturing system, which integrates the entire manufacturing process including CAD, CAPP, CAM and CNC, to make full use of the advantages of the new generation of data model. The STEP-NC manufacturing system consists of five parts and the STEP-NC standard is used to transport the complete product information. The intelligent CNC in this system can parse STEP-NC program directly so that no translation is needed and the part programs are reusable. Networked manufacturing can be realized by implementing this new framework of STEP-NC manufacturing system.

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Identifying groups of airborne particles by ordination

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100172012 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 52 ◽

pp. 856-857

Author(s):

M. Shlepr ◽

C. M. Vicroy

Keyword(s):

Elemental Analysis ◽

Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy ◽

Manufacturing Process ◽

Spatial Representation ◽

Airborne Particles ◽

Common Source ◽

Data Set ◽

Microelectronics Industry ◽

Induced Changes ◽

Source Materials

The microelectronics industry is heavily tasked with minimizing contaminates at all steps of the manufacturing process. Particles are generated by physical and/or chemical fragmentation from a mothersource. The tools and macrovolumes of chemicals used for processing, the environment surrounding the process, and the circuits themselves are all potential particle sources. A first step in eliminating these contaminants is to identify their source. Elemental analysis of the particles often proves useful toward this goal, and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) is a commonly used technique. However, the large variety of source materials and process induced changes in the particles often make it difficult to discern if the particles are from a common source.Ordination is commonly used in ecology to understand community relationships. This technique usespair-wise measures of similarity. Separation of the data set is based on discrimination functions. Theend product is a spatial representation of the data with the distance between points equaling the degree of dissimilarity.

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A conceptual framework for advanced practice: an action research project operationalizing anadvanced practitioner/consultant nurse role

Journal of Clinical Nursing ◽

10.1046/j.1365-2702.1997.00143.x ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 179-190 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Kim Manley

Keyword(s):

Action Research ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Advanced Practice ◽

Action Research Project ◽

Research Project ◽

Nurse Role

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Evaluating research in developmental disabilities: a conceptual framework for reviewing treatment outcomes

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology ◽

10.1017/s0012162299000110 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 55-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 51

Author(s):

Charlene Butler ◽

Henry Chambers ◽

Murray Goldstein ◽

Susan Harris ◽

Judy Leach ◽

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Keyword(s):

Developmental Disabilities ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Treatment Outcomes

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Water in the Vinegar Manufacturing Process

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry ◽

10.1021/ie50507a639 ◽

1952 ◽

Vol 44 (3) ◽

pp. 449-449

Author(s):

Rudolph Allgeier ◽

Reuben Wisthoff ◽

Frank Hildebrandt

Keyword(s):

Manufacturing Process

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Understanding Why Older People Develop a Wish to Die

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000078 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 204-216 ◽

Cited By ~ 52

Author(s):

M. L. Rurup ◽

H. R. W. Pasman ◽

J. Goedhart ◽

D. J. H. Deeg ◽

A. J. F. M. Kerkhof ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Cohort Studies ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Life Events ◽

Traumatic Life Events ◽

Quantitative Studies ◽

Wish To Die ◽

Open Coding ◽

Death Wishes ◽

Depth Interviews

Background: Quantitative studies in several European countries showed that 10–20% of older people have or have had a wish to die. Aims: To improve our understanding of why some older people develop a wish to die. Methods: In-depth interviews with people with a wish to die (n = 31) were carried out. Through open coding and inductive analysis, we developed a conceptual framework to describe the development of death wishes. Respondents were selected from two cohort studies. Results: The wish to die had either been triggered suddenly after traumatic life events or had developed gradually after a life full of adversity, as a consequence of aging or illness, or after recurring depression. The respondents were in a situation they considered unacceptable, yet they felt they had no control to change their situation and thus progressively “gave up” trying. Recurring themes included being widowed, feeling lonely, being a victim, being dependent, and wanting to be useful. Developing thoughts about death as a positive thing or a release from problems seemed to them like a way to reclaim control. Conclusions: People who wish to die originally develop thoughts about death as a positive solution to life events or to an adverse situation, and eventually reach a balance of the wish to live and to die.

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