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Forming the Future: A Digital Approach to Simulating Thermoplastic Manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-05)This thesis develops a digital framework for simulating and validating thermoplastic composite manufacturing processes, focusing on reducing the time associated with new product development. Using Finite Element Analysis ... -
Toward a Sustainable and Scalable Ecosystem: Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Poverty for Single Mothers in Japan with Private Sector Engagement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-05)Despite Japan’s reputation as an economically advanced nation, it faces one of the highest relative poverty rates among OECD countries, with nearly half of all single-mother households living below the poverty line. This ... -
Optimizing automotive production scheduling to reduce finished vehicle inventory
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-05)This thesis addresses inefficiencies in automotive finished vehicle inventory management arising from misalignment between production scheduling and outbound logistics. Traditional production planning prioritizes manufacturing ...
