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Signal absorption-based range estimator for undersea swarms
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Robotic swarms are becoming increasingly complex on the surface and in air due to highspeed and reliable communication links, Global Positioning Satellites (GPS), and visual support to relative navigation. However, the ...
Calibrating Schlieren imaging for understanding local film deformation for a range of wetting and intrusions in soap films
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Bubbles and films play a pivotal role in the dispersion of pathogens. Intrusions in thin films directly affect the final spray size and concentration of droplets. In this study, we seek to develop a method that can inform ...
Design of dynamically controlled desktop fiber accumulator with tension feedback as part of smart manufacturing educational kit
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
In the age of automation and computation, smart manufacturing is being adopted by manufacturing industries because its data-rich approach enables production of higher-quality goods at reduced costs. However, there is an ...
Fuel tank corrosion impacts on future fleet readiness
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Ticonderoga-class cruisers face significant readiness problems stemming from widespread corrosion of an aging hull. This corrosion severely impacts shipboard safety and operational readiness when it compromises the integrity ...
Architecture and unit design of a capital cost optimized, household electrodialysis desalination device with continuous flow
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Improved solutions for water desalination are necessary in the urban Indian setting. Currently, a majority of point-of-use (POU) purifiers use reverse osmosis (RO) to desalinate household water. However, RO purifiers waste ...
Cost of complexity : mitigating transition complexity in mixed-model assembly lines
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
The Nissan Smyrna automotive assembly plant is a mixed-model production facility which currently produces six different vehicle models. This mixed-model assembly strategy enables the production level adjustment of different ...
Floor entry task prioritization for highly automated fulfillment centers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
As automation continues to gain prevalence within the retail industry, informed decision-making by users of robotic systems is critical for management of throughput and operating expenditures. On robotic fulfillment floors, ...
Establishment of a novel Pichia Pastoris host production platform
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
The Cell Line Development group at Amgen is responsible for manufacturing and optimizing the cell lines utilized in production of Amgen's biologic drug portfolio. Traditionally, these cell lines are produced from mammalian ...
Process enablers for successful reverse engineering inside large organizations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Reverse engineering has the potential to be a strategic advantage for many engineering companies. As companies continuously look for new ways to improve their business and technical expertise, reverse engineering facilitates ...
Utilizing automated inspection to identify surface quality defects within the automotive body assembly process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Nissan relies on inspectors to perform manual inspections in order to ensure vehicles are produced with a high-quality surface finish. These inspections occur throughout the vehicle assembly process and are meant to identify ...