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  • Automated Synthesis of Planar Mechanisms with Revolute, Prismatic and Pin-In-Slot Joints

    Creator:
    Huang, Weifeng
    Abstract:
    The intent of this research is to explore the entire design space of mechanism topologies by using a graph grammar synthesis approach. A new graph representation of planer mechanism has been developed to represent the planar mechanism with revolute (R), prismatic (P), and pin-in-slot (RP) joints. Following Gruebler's equation, the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell The intent of this research is to explore the entire design space of

  • Automated Tradeoff Analysis of Cost Versus Machinability for Design Feedback

    Creator:
    Grier, Alan Thomas
    Abstract:
    As CAD tools become more sophisticated, engineers are able to more easily create complex part geometries with minimal mass given strength and stiffness requirements. However, these complex part geometries can be difficult to subtractively manufacture, which consequently increases manufacturing cost and production time. This thesis presents a method independent of...
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    Analysis of Cost Versus Machinability for Design Feedback Abstract approved: Matthew I. Campbell As CAD

  • Automated Assembly Planning : From CAD Model to Virtual Assembly Process

    Creator:
    Rafibakhsh, Nima
    Abstract:
    Assembly planning is a crucial task for every manufacturing product. In general, assembly operations consume more than 30% of the total manufacturing time and cost. Therefore, any effort in optimizing assembly will have a significant impact on the economic success of manufacturing. Finding an optimal assembly plan by hand is...
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    Dissertation
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell Assembly

  • Automated Design of Foam Packaging Shapes

    Creator:
    So, David M.
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    Creating effective packaging is about finding a balance between product protection during shipping and time consumption in the design process. Given time and cost constraints, it is hard to produce sufficiently protective padding while having it not be thicker than it needs to be. This thesis describes a method to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: _____________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell Creating

  • Design Automation for 3D Circuits

    Creator:
    Velayati, Mohammad
    Abstract:
    Traditional electronic systems are usually fabricated via printed circuit boards (PCBs). In a regular PCB, the electronic components are placed and mounted on a two-dimensional board. Such a component layout limits the freedom in the component placement process which results in larger electronic devices. With the use of Additive Manufacturing...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell Traditional electronic systems are usually fabricated via printed

  • Design automation for 3D circuits

    Creator:
    Velayati, Mohammad
    Abstract:
    Traditional electronic systems are usually fabricated via printed circuit boards (PCBs). In a regular PCB, the electronic components are placed and mounted on a two-dimensional board. Such a component layout limits the freedom in the component placement process which results in larger electronic devices. With the use of Additive Manufacturing...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell Traditional electronic systems are usually fabricated via printed

  • Applications of an Agent-Based Approach to Automated Structure Design

    Creator:
    Kiff, Robin E.
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    This thesis details the applications of a new method of agent-based structure synthesis. The goal of this research is to create structures that meet a structural goal within a simulated physics environment. The method proposed works as an iterative process of changing the structure, evaluating the new structure and using...
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    : ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell This thesis details the applications of a new method of agent-based

  • Dividing Complex Parts into Multiple Pieces for Advanced Joining and Additive Manufacturing

    Creator:
    Massoni, Brandon R.
    Abstract:
    Poor material utilization is inherent to conventional manufacturing processes, leading to high material waste and machining times. Additive manufacturing processes attempt to solve this issue by allowing production of near-net shapes, but the processes may be too expensive or infeasible. By leveraging both processes in a single part, the waste...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Matthew I. Campbell Poor material utilization is inherent to conventional manufacturing processes

  • Automated Synthesis of Hybrid Energy Network Optimization using A* & Ensemble Forecasting

    Creator:
    Luc, Jonathan H.
    Abstract:
    This thesis describes a method for automatically generating and evaluating small-scale off-grid energy systems. Such systems are comprised of components such as solar panels, residential-scale wind turbines, batteries, inverters and charge controllers. These disparate components are assembled into feasible networks through the use of topological optimization and graph grammar rules....
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell This thesis

  • Automated decomposition of complex parts for manufacturing with advanced joining processes

    Creator:
    Massoni, Brandon R.
    Abstract:
    Recent advancements in joining operations and additive manufacturing now allow complex metal parts to be built up from raw materials, as opposed to being machined down from solid blocks. This not only opens up the design space, but also allows for much more efficient manufacturing. By decomposing a complex part...
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    Dissertation
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Matthew I. Campbell