Essays about: "Ergonomics in production"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 42 essays containing the words Ergonomics in production.

  1. 1. A participatory approach to eliminating Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors in a paper industry workflow : Developing an assisting tool for paper industry workers by exploring work tasks through participatory design activities

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Johan Lindqvist; [2024]
    Keywords : Participatory design; Collaborative design; Workshop facilitation; Ergonomics; Musculoskeletal disorders; Antropometrics; Design thinking; Industrial design engineering; Work safety; Deltagande design; Participativ design; Co-design; Workshopfacilitering; Ergonomi; Belastningsergonomi; Antropometri; Design thinking; Industrial design engineering; Arbetsmiljöarbete;

    Abstract : This project was implemented as a Master thesis project in Industrial design engineering (IDE). In collaboration with Billerud Karlsborg, the project was initiated to develop proposal for a technological solution for eliminating a manual handling work task in the production line for coated paper products. READ MORE

  3. 2. THIRD HAND : A solution for the fuel tank assembly at Scania Södertälje

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : SandraMarie Westerberg; Tova Ödesjö; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial Design Engineering; Ergonomics; Human-centered design; User-centered design; Safety; Third hand; Automotive; Production; Teknisk Design; Ergonomi; Människocentrerad design; Användarcentrerad design; Säkerhet; Tredje handen; Fordons industri; Produktion;

    Abstract : Scania recently introduced a new fuel tank design. This new design arose a need for extra help when mounting the tank in production, which was solved with two little hooks on each tank. These hooks are today known as the current third hand solution. READ MORE

  4. 3. Simulation and Implementation of Sustainable Automated Robotics at Volvo CE : Ergonomic and Economic Analysis of Automated Logistic Processes.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Julia Juhlander; Emma Mårtensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; Automation; Simulation; RobotStudio; Collaborative Robot; Cobot; ROI Robot; Ergonomics; Pallet Handling; Pallet Dismantling; Logistics; Industri 4.0; Industri 5.0; Automation; Simulering; Robotstudio; Kollaborativ Robot; Cobot; ROI Robot; Ergonomi; Pallhantering; Pallplock; Logistik;

    Abstract : The development of advanced manufacturing opens new possibilities regarding cooperation between robots and humans, leading to a more sustainable industry. The study aims to research how automated processes with collaborative applications can be implemented in manual production systems and analyse the economic and ergonomic consequences this leads to. READ MORE

  5. 4. Automation of yarnpick : Evaluating a cobots effectiveness for pick and place operations in a textile industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Adam Hallin; [2023]
    Keywords : Cobot; Automation; Textile; industry; Ergonomics; Simulations; Automatisering; Textil; Industri; Ergonomi; Simuleringar;

    Abstract : Repetitive, strenuous and heavy lifting are working conditions many companies have a hard time to eliminate. Such is the case for the textile company, AB Ludvig Svensson. A big part of the production at the factory is unpacking, loading, unloading and just moving lots of rolls of yarn daily. READ MORE

  6. 5. Digitalization and SafetyA case study of a large company’s digitalization approach and its impact on occupational health and safety

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Prathamesh Bachche; [2023]
    Keywords : Digitalization; Occupational Health and Safety; Digital tools; Human Factors; Ergonomics.;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to evaluate the implementation of digital tools in terms of worker and manager experiences and perceptions at Stora Enso Packaging Solutions with respect to safety and where the opportunities for improvement are for these technologies to enhance the workplace safety through an external vantage point. The goal is to identify factors at the design and implementation phase of the digital tools and provide suggestions on improvements. READ MORE