Digitalization has already permeated most of the design activities, but in spite this, generation visual representations concepts product domain still relies on analog tools real world contexts.Despite immersive 3D technologies, such as Virtual Reality, have become widely available and aordable, designers make use pencils paper sheets, or their digital counterparts, to sketch initial ideas 2D supports.This study aims at investigating reasons behind mismatch between rapid growth technologies...

Medical images do not provide a natural visualization of 3D anatomical structures, while digital models are able to solve this problem. Interesting applications based on these can be found in the cardiovascular field. The generation good-quality model heart is one most complex tasks context. Its representation has potential detailed spatial information concerning heart's structure, also offering opportunity for further investigations if combined with additive manufacturing. When...

Abstract As the Metaverse gains popularity due to its use in various industries, so does desire take advantage of all potential. While visual and audio technologies already provide access Metaverse, there is increasing interest haptic olfactory technologies, which are less developed have been studied for a shorter time. Currently, limited options users experience aspect Metaverse. This paper introduces an open-source kit that makes it simple add sense smell The solution modular, allowing...

Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP), also known as the Moineau pump, is an artificial lift method often used for pumping high viscosity and solid content fluids from producing wells.It transfers slurry by means of progress, through a sequence small, fixed shape, discrete cavities, its rotor turned.Although PCP has been effectively adopted in oil industry decades, there lack understanding effect design parameters operating conditions on pump performance paste.In this paper, objectives our study are...

Design and manufacturing of composite structures are driving the next generation innovation cycles for aerospace, automotive energy markets.Automated fiber placement (AFP) is quickly becoming preferred method those as it offers automation, reduces production cycle times, decreases human induced errors.One major steps towards with AFP technology selection optimal layup strategy.This limited by, not only geometrical process parameters, but certification allowable guidelines.This paper outlines...

Additive manufacturing technologies are increasingly taking place in the medical eld, enabling creation of graspable patient-specic anatomical models.Because their potentiality improving understanding complex anatomies and shown eectiveness for residents' training, devices testing planning innovative surgical interventions, 3D printed models have been incorporated also into cardiac surgery interventional cardiology.To oer valid reliable support, however, these often required to be exible,...

The study illustrated in this paper aims at analyzing the knowledge management issue related to product development. Especially, focus is on domains which Knowledge-based Systems (KBE) and Design Automation (DA) tools could be adopted. In past various studies, a lot of KBE DA systems have been developed multiple fields such as automotive, aerospace, energy, materials manufacturing: information treated these studies are about data relatives specific design, for example, automotive engine...

Along with increased digitalization, virtualization of processes and automation in industry, Industrial Internet Things opens for new possible scenarios business models. The opportunities this technology rely, among the others, on way data knowledge management. Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) is greatly considered to support design activities related digital technologies. paper aims at analyzing role supporting maintenance operations evaluating whether adoption structure integration KBE...

Abstract Nowadays, industrial training is gaining popularity, and in particular, Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are often adopted to recreate experiences that can transform the learning process by exploiting concept of doing. Moreover, VR allows us realistic immersive environments provide trainees with hands-on experience a safe controlled setting. One advantages using perform simulations lies ability these tools offer mix different senses as if they were independent variables manipulate...

Reality-based 3D techniques and Finite Element Analysis share the way object under investigation is discretized.Although their purpose, generation methods quality metrics are dierent, both of them ground on concept mesh.Unfortunately, a mesh derived from reality-based technique not suitable to be used in nite element solver directly.This paper aims at comparing dierent prepare computational geometries non-contact technologies.A benchmark test has been acquired with devices, triangulation...

Abstract This paper presents a case study regarding the simulation of robotic workstation to virtually test objects detection and obstacle avoidance. Testing these features inside virtual environment is useful, especially when human-robot cooperation interaction are involved. Indeed, it allows users avoid real dangerous conditions, lowering possible risks injuries by cutting down costs compared testing environment. The work presented here exploits framework where connected Robot Operating...

Abstract In an era characterized by the increasing complexity of products and rapid turnover workforce across different companies, there is a growing need to invest significantly in quick efficient training methods. Concurrently, advancement digitalization has rendered certain practices anchored paper-based materials obsolete. Numerous companies are directing their investments toward digital training, yet optimal format exploit full advantages remains unclear. This study undertakes...

Abstract This work presents the development, prototyping and validation of a new concept structure called structural smart fabric (SSF). An SSF is chainmail composed by interconnected elements, cells, which can be stiffened reactive such as those made shape memory alloy (SMA). Exploiting functionality, SSFs are capable sensing reacting to external stimuli. Based on this concept, in study we propose an that integrates SMA wires into 3D-printed structure. The effect these used actuating...

Abstract Reverse engineering (RE) is an evolving discipline in information science that offers computer-based reproductions of components, products, or even anatomical structures. Focusing on the human nose, various approaches, including basic 3D scanning, silicone rubber impressions, medical imaging techniques, have been used for acquisition. Among these, just techniques such as CT and MRI allow us to completely visualize internal anatomy also enabling three-dimensional reconstructions....

Abstract Conducting thoracoscopic surgery necessitates a high level of skill and specialized training. In addition to practicing on actual patients, surgeons utilize various safer training methods. A widely used apparatus is the laparoscopic box, which contains multiple compartments fitted with modules replicate diverse surgical scenarios accurately. Unfortunately, cost these devices can be prohibitively high, making it challenging for individual students acquire their own. Virtual Reality...