Two-beam laser welding (TBLW) is an advanced process for precise, low distortion joining
of cylindrical miniature parts. The process is composed of a laser source, optics and various …

Extant research has highlighted the pros and cons of the use of (a) competition and (b)
positive (peer) pressure as two mechanisms for invoking peer effects to bring about long …

Semiconductor lasers have been rapidly evolving to meet the demands of next-generation
optical networks. This imposes much more stringent requirements on the laser reliability …

Competitive enterprises resort to decentralization and distributed structures to manage and
control complexity. Integrated decision-making within these autonomous controllers can …

The success and effectiveness of modern lean manufacturing concepts requires robust and
highly reliable machinery. In this thesis, we develop several simulation studies to compare …

Optical networks provide the backbone of modern telecommunications by connecting the
world faster than ever before. However, such networks are susceptible to several failures …

This paper describes the benefits that small companies can obtain from the United Kingdom
Department of Trade and Industry Knowledge Transfer Partnerships business support …

Powerlase Limited designs and manufactures diode-pumped solid-state Neodymium Yttrium
Aluminium Garnet (Nd: YAG) lasers for industrial applications in the materials-processing …

In this research, we develop rigorous mathematical models and algorithms for servo control
of five important functions in the manufacturing supply chain:(i) capacity,(ii) maintenance,(iii) …

We propose a mathematical framework that integrates low-level sensory signals from
monitoring engineering systems and their components with high-level decision models for …