Part Design Geometry-Driven 3D Printing Toolpath Optimization for AM Energy Sustainability Improvement

Abstract: One of the most promising new manufacturing technologies in the past three decades is additive manufacturing (AM), also commonly known as three-dimensional (3D) printing or rapid prototyping. The energy consumption problem in AM can

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A Productivity Framework for Establishing Project Sustainability in Industrial Firms in Trinidad and Tobago

Abstract: Industrial firms in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) invest in capital projects to achieve their long-term business objectives in line with the Sustainable Development Goals as advocated by the United Nations. However, these firms have

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An Experimental Study of Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Measuring Elemental Compositions of Materials Using an X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) Analyzer

Abstract: Analyzing elemental composition is essential in optimizing the quality and quantity of food production. The effective utilization of an X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) Analyzer can be beneficial in identifying the effects of the amount

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Sustainable Supply Chain Optimization in the Automotive Industry

Abstract: Sustainability in supply chain management requires the consideration of environmental and social factors in operational decisions. Over the last few years, sustainability has become a highly relevant topic for researchers and practitioners. However, there

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Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chain Design Under Uncertainty

Abstract: Resilience and sustainability are major topics of interest in supply chain design and are well-studied over the past few decades. However, few studies have focused on modeling both topics together and exploring the interactions

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Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Additive and Traditional Manufacturing: A Comparative Case Study

Abstract: Additive manufacturing has received considerable research attention as a potential alternative manufacturing strategy in addition to traditional manufacturing. Numerous efforts have been contributed to additive manufacturing technology advancement, and these efforts have shown that

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Financing Manufacturer Decarbonization with Carbon Credits from Net-Zero Projects.

Abstract: As mitigating climate change becomes so urgent, there is an increasing number of companies and organizations that commit to reach net zero around the middle of the century. However, most of them haven’t derive

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