Search for dissertations about: "ergonomics and quality in manufacturing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 93 swedish dissertations containing the words ergonomics and quality in manufacturing.

2. 1. Ergonomics Methods and Work Procedures in Car Manufacturing for Improvement of Quality, Productivity and Health at Work

   Author : Ann-Christine Falck; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; cost-benefit; ergonomics; manufacturing; productivity; risk assessment; quality;

   Abstract : Many studies have concluded that there are great human and economic gains in finding ergonomically sound solutions as early as possible in product and production development. Hence, the objective of the research presented in this thesis was to evaluate methods for improved ergonomics assessment in early phases of product and production development and in production. READ MORE

4. 2. Engineering Quality Feelings : Applications in products, service environments and work systems

   Author : Ebru Ayas; Jörgen Eklund; Shigekazu Ishihara; Tom Childs; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; ew product development; ergonomics evaluation design for quality; Affective Engineering; servicescape design; product experience;

   Abstract : Contemporary quality issues in product design are moving from materialistic to emotional user fulfillment; comprehensive research is needed to examine quality product feelings. This research is directed toward a deeper understanding of user and customer quality feelings for different product types, including services. READ MORE

5. 3. Quality Practice : An Empirical Investigation of Product Development and the Goods-To-Service Continuum

   Author : Lars Nilsson; A. Parasuraman; Lilian Nilsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : During the past 20 years, there has been steady growth not only in the service sector but also in the service content of most products. Traditional manufacturing companies have become more dependent on the services they provide and this part of their business is very important for their business result. READ MORE

6. 4. Robotic in-line quality inspection system for Zero-Defect Manufacturing : Requirements and Challenges

   Author : Victor Azamfirei; Yvonne Lagrosen; Anna Granlund; Foivos Psarommatis; Rikard Söderberg; Mälardalens universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; automation; industrial robot; sensor; in-line quality inspection; Zero-Defect Manufacturing ZDM ; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : The modern manufacturing paradigm is characterised by an increased level of competition, growing demand for customisable or one-of-a-kind products, and stricter sustainability requirements. To maintain their competitiveness, manufacturing companies must adapt their processes frequently and efficiently while providing high-quality products. READ MORE

7. 5. Using Tentacles in Planning and Scheduling Work : Activities, Roles and Contributions

   Author : Martina Berglund; Jörgen Eklund; John Wilson; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; activity analysis; woodworking industry; work analysis; informal organization; ergonomics; human factors; Work sciences and ergonomics; Arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi;

   Abstract : Handling production scheduling is increasingly difficult for manyenterprises, and human involvement is necessary. The overall objective ofthis research was to gain further understanding of planners’ and schedulers’work within the manufacturing industry, to elucidate how their worksituation is formed, and to explain their significance to other employees’work and company activities. READ MORE