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Multi-objective optimization of arc welding parameters: the trade-offs between energy and thermal efficiency by Yan, Wei, Zhang, Hua, Jiang, Zhi-gang, Hon, K.K.B.

“…Arc welding is a common joining method, which is usually characterized by high energy consumption and low energy efficiency. With the recent focus on energy…”
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Direct writing technology—Advances and developments by Hon, K.K.B., Li, L., Hutchings, I.M.

“…Direct writing (DW), also known as digital writing or digital printing, is a family of flexible multi-length scale processes for the deposition of functional…”
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Performance and Evaluation of Manufacturing Systems by Hon, K.K.B.

“…The monitoring and control of the input and output of manufacturing systems is an essential task for the system optimisation. Performance of manufacturing…”
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Selective Laser Sintering of SiC/Polyamide Composites by Hon, K.K.B., Gill, T.J.

“…This paper presents an experimental study into the production of particulate Silicon Carbide/Polyamide matrix composites via the selective laser sintering…”
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An optimization approach of selective laser sintering considering energy consumption and material cost by Ma, Feng, Zhang, Hua, Hon, K.K.B., Gong, Qingshan

“…Selective laser sintering technology is a method of additive manufacturing that is growing with widely application. Due to the increasing tense of energy…”
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An energy consumption optimization strategy for CNC milling by Ma, Feng, Zhang, Hua, Cao, Huajun, Hon, K. K. B.

“…Energy saving is a problem of growing importance due to the low-energy utilization and increasing environmental awareness. However, the challenge of energy…”
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A novel energy evaluation approach of machining processes based on data analysis by Feng, Ma, Hua, Zhang, Qingshan, Gong, Hon, K.K.B.

“…Energy shortages, air pollution, and stringent environmental requirements have been gaining increasing concern. Since the scarcity of energy resources, it is…”
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Structure and output mechanisms in Design for Environment (DfE) tools by Birch, Andrew, Hon, K.K.B., Short, Tim

“…This paper advocates that a paradigm shift is required in order to improve the performance of the next generation Design for Environment (DfE) tools. Four…”
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An Experimental Investigation into the Effect of Hatch Pattern in Stereolithography by Onuh, S.O., Hon, K.K.B.

“…The implementation of rapid prototyping technology in industrial and domestic manufacturing processes has revolutionised new product development process. The…”
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A new multi-source and dynamic energy modeling method for machine tools by Wei, Yan, Hua, Zhang, Zhi-gang, Jiang, Hon, K. K. B.

“…Energy is a core part for the sustainable development of machine tool industry; its intensity and utilization has become increasingly important with the…”
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Impact of Product Life Cycle on Manufacturing Systems Reconfiguration by Hon, K.K.B., Xu, S.

“…The dynamics of product life cycle for a family of products presents a complex manufacturing scenario. As the demand pattern is ever changing, the…”
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Knowledge Brokering for Assisting the Generation of Automotive Product Design by Hon, K.K.B., Zeiner, J.

“…The aim of this paper is to present a pragmatic model for the systematic transfer of ideas and knowledge at the early stage of product design in a company…”
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Investigations on New Scanning Pattern for Stereolithography by Hon, K.K.B., Han, C., Edwardson, S.P.

“…The basic layer-based manufacturing mechanism of stereolithography is built upon a scanning pattern for the entire cross section for each layer. In this…”
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Investigation on Multi-Layer Direct Metal Laser Sintering of 316L Stainless Steel Powder Beds by O'Neill, W., Sutcliffe, C.J., Morgan, R., Landsborough, A., Hon, K.K.B.

“…Research and development of laser based sintering technology has occurred at a rapid pace since its invention in the 1980s'. A wide range of materials have…”
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Optimising build parameters for improved surface finish in stereolithography by Onuh, S.O., Hon, K.K.B.

“…In recent years, Rapid Prototyping Technology (RPT) has been implemented in many spheres of industry, particularly in the area of product development. Existing…”
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Feature-based design of progressive press tools by Ismail, H.S., Chen, S.T., Hon, K.K.B.

“…This paper outlines two approaches for the development of a feature-based system which is used to support the detailed design of progressive press tools. The…”
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Conversion of RP models to investment castings by Dickens, P.M., Stangroom, R., Greul, M., Holmer, B., Hon, K.K.B., Hovtun, R., Neumann, R., Noeken, S., Wimpenny, D.

“…The Tooling and Casting subgroup of the European Action on Rapid Prototyping (EARP) has undertaken a project to investigate the problems associated with using…”
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Interactive Programmable Feature Recognisor by Gibson, P., Ismail, H.S., Sabin, M.A., Hon, K.K.B.

“…This paper describes the structure and operation of a prototype feature recognition system programmed in the ‘C + +’ language providing the user with the means…”
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An Intelligent Object-Oriented Approach to the Design and Assembly of Press Tools by Ismail, H.S., Hon, K.K.B., Huang, K.

“…In recent years, research communities and industries have started to develop knowledge-based tooling design systems to tackle the common difficulties that most…”
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Performance evaluation of DFE tools by Birch, A, Hon, K.K.B, Short, T.D

“…The latest enhancement of CES Selector and DFMA software has introduced the capacity for the user to estimate the eco-impact of a product during its early…”
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