Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Preface, Committees, Sponsors
Chapter 1: Integrated Product Development
Case Study Regarding Functional Design Based on Knowledge Databases Achievements
Recognition of Machining Features Based on Identification of Inner/Outer Loops on Basic Face
Contribution of Wall Thickness and Corner Design for a Robust Design of Thermoplastic Products
Study Regarding the Influence of the Fuel Tank Constructive Characteristics on Slosh-Noise Effect
The Use of 3D Scanning and 5-Axis Machining in Design and Fabrication of Dental Bridge
Eco-Audit and Environmental Impacts of Products
Chapter 2: Technical and Technological Support of Flexible and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
Numerical Simulation of Friction Stir Spot Welding
Small Scale AS/RS System for Educational Purposes - Part 1 - The Virtual Prototype and the Small Scale Physical System
Small Scale AS/RS System for Educational Purposes - Part 2 - The Driving and Control System and the Programming Software
Improvement of Manufacturing Process by Reducing of the Failures Ratio through Genetic Algorithm
Finite Element Analysis of Stress Intensity Factors in the Cracking of Brittle Materials under Biaxial Loading
Improving Technological Process Performance by Using FMEA: A Study Case
Verification CAE System for Plastic Injection
Aligning Tools on a Press by Means of 3D Scanning
Influence of CAM Strategies on the Wear of Cutting Tools
Some Aspects about the Significant Parameters of the Thread Whirling Process
Bore's Surface Condition on Single Multifunctional Insert Tools Turning
Simulation of the Machining Process for a Spur Gear Pump Body - A Practical Study
Research Regarding Backlash Improvement for Planetary Speed Reducers Used in the Actuation of Industrial Robots
A Comparative Approach Regarding the Dynamic Behaviour of Planetary Transmissions Used in Industrial Robots
On Overlapping the Pulses on Cumulative Microjets Stage at Ultrasonically Aided Electrical Discharge Machining
Study on Waterjet Machining of Soft Material Components
Chapter 3: Technological Measurements
The Ultrasonic Testing Methods for Special Braze Cladding
Ultrasound Methods for Evaluation the Quality of Welded Plastics
Comparative Analysis of Short and Longweld Hardness
Chapter 4: Materials in Modern Production
Some Aspects Concerning the Mechanical Characterization versus Manufacturing Technology of Sandwich Composite Materials
Links between Low Velocity Impact Results and the Residual Mechanical Performance of Sandwich Composite Materials
Experimental and Numerical Investigation on the Torsional Behaviour of Filament Winding-Manufactured Composite Tubes
Chapter 5: Management, Production Planning and Quality
Study on Data Communication Management Methods for Distributed Intelligent Equipments in Manufacturing Systems
The Ant Lion Optimization Algorithm for Integrated Process Planning and Scheduling
Integrated Process Planning and Scheduling Using Multi-Agent Methodology
Usage of Network-Centric Approach to Distributed Management of Complex Systems
Lean Solutions in Batch Manufacturing Process with Applicability in Bumpers Production
Improving the Organizational Performance in Automotive Manufacturing by Using Fast Response on Layers at Quality Issues
Time, Cost and Quality Management Trilogy and its Impact on Lebanese Construction Projects Success
Chapter 6: Current Tendencies in Engineering Education
Study Regarding the Quality Improvement of the Higher Education System through Customized Career Counselling and Orientation Services
Research on the Influence of Internal and External Conditionings on Students' Perception about Future Career
The Teaching Degree - A Premise in Objective Satisfaction Evaluation in Technical Higher Education