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1. Causes of and solutions to reduce excess material in production processes : A study of electrical motors and generators at ABB Machines
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknikAbstract : This thesis focus on the investigation of material usage in the production processes of electrical motors and generators at ABB Machines, a company based in Västerås, Sweden. The study aims to understand the reasons for the occurrence of excess material after the assembly of a motor or generator and explore possible solutions to minimize its occurrence. READ MORE
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2. UX Re-Design of an Image Management System in Healthcare
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; Lunds universitet/Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och DesignAbstract : As incidences of chronic diseases increase, the tools to diagnose, treat and monitor such conditions become more important. Medical imaging technologies, being one of these tools, still face challenges in safe and effective use. At the same time, poor design of medical devices causes errors that could be avoided using proper design methods. READ MORE
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3. The implementation of collaborative robots in production environments : a review of academic literature and industrial applications
University essay from KTH/Industriell produktionAbstract : The evolution of the global market that happened after the second world war has made competition between manufacturing companies much more difficult than before. In contrast to the days of Fordism, where mass production allowed companies to cut costs and have a profit margin through high productivity, flexibility is currently considered the key to surviving the competition and it require new production systems: information management systems and automated production systems that enable the expansion in product variety. READ MORE
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4. Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect in a Local Context : how wind and vegetation regulate temperatures during summer, with an example from the grounds of Karlstad Central Hospital, Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Climate change is the cause of more weather extremes. Cities' dense configuration, heat absorbing surfaces and low amount of vegetation leads to higher temperatures within cities known as the urban heat island effect (UHI). READ MORE
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5. Electronic Performance And Tracking Systems (EPTS) : Perceptions, Benefits and Challenges of Professional Football Athletes and Training Staff
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)Abstract : Personal Informatics (PI) are information systems that allow people to process activities with the usage of information technology, aiming to produce informational products (data) either for themselves or for others. Technologies that enable PI are becoming increasingly popular, assisting people in collecting personally relevant information about their body and their behaviour. READ MORE
