Browsing Masters Degrees (Industrial Engineering) by Title
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TCP/IP facilitated flexible robotics controller
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)Robot control by TCP/IP communication is investigated in this thesis for existing robots used in tertiary education. The request for newer software for robotic computer control came from the University of Stellenbosch ... -
A techno-economic feasibility study into aquaponics in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to investigate the techno-economic feasibility of operating an aquaponics farm in South Africa. Aquaculture is the fastest-growing type of food production in the world, yet ... -
Techno-economic feasibility study into wind farm management for utility scale wind energy facilities in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Please refer to full text for abstract -
Techno-economic investment framework for REIPPPP utility-scale PV plants in SA
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African department of energy forecasts generation capacity to reach 89.5GW by 2030, and the objective is to have 8.4GW generated from solar Photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy plants. The ... -
Techno-economics of industrial scale beta-ß-D-fructofuranosidase and short-chain fructooligosaccharides production
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Enzymes are proteins which act as biological catalysts to enhance the rate of biochemical reactions. They function by reducing the activation energy of the reaction. There is currently no company that ... -
A technology deployment strategy using value networking
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)This study intends to develop a decision support tool for new business development units in South African consultancies. These consultancies endeavour to out‐license their technology assets. The enterprise engineering ... -
Theory of perspective : a continuous and sustainable internal process improvement roadmap for small business managers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Small, medium and micro enterprises are important contributors to the economic and socioeconomic development of South Africa. However, most enterprises struggle to become established. The high rate of ... -
Through spindle cooling : a study of the feasibility of split tool titanium machining
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Efficient face milling of titanium alloys provides a global challenge. Difficult-to-cut super alloys such as Ti-6Al-4V is considered the “workhorse” material for aerospace components. During the machining ... -
Titanium beneficiation in South Africa: a product space and location-centric analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The advantages and disadvantages of introducing mineral beneficiation initiatives and policies in developing countries such as South Africa, which are endowed with abundant natural mineral resources, ... -
Towards a conceptual framework for the identification & implementation of additive manufacturing standards.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although it is widely apparent that additive manufacturing (AM) is set to replace conventional, subtractive manufacturing methods in many applications, much of the industry agrees that standards are a key ... -
Towards a framework to guide the development of ICT4D: A South African Perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4sD) has the capability of facilitating the flow of knowledge which offers developing countries opportunities to enhance systems that may ... -
Towards a management tool for technology platforms based on technology management capabilities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Technology platforms have proven to provide companies the agility required to mitigate market disruption and give them an edge on their competitors but require unique management strategies and considerations ... -
Towards a maturity model for the assessment of data management of healthcare entities in developing countries
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study focused on healthcare data management in developing countries.Data management is important for good healthcare service delivery. Data helps management with decision-making based on facts and ... -
Towards an integration of socio-technical transitions and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Contemporary societal systems are faced with an array of grand sustainability and sustainable development challenges. Mandates to transition these systems to more sustainable configurations have become ... -
Towards digital twinning for additive manufacturing of medical implants
(2021-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The level of complexity of a business increases as additive manufacturing (AM) is introduced into their process chains. As AM of medical implants is becoming more popular, more complexity within process ... -
The township startup : a collaboration platform that bridges the gap between developed and developing South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There exists a massive gap between developed and developing South Africa. This study introduces The Township Startup which explains how this gap can be breached through enterprise engineering and how a ... -
Understanding Universal Health Coverage success through Qualitative Comparative Analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Goal 3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”. More specifically, this goal is to “Achieve universal health ... -
The use of low cost optical technologies for the mapping of production environments
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The importance of indoor positioning systems (IPS) and object recognition systems has increased in recent years, especially with regard to the digitization of processes and workflows. These systems enable ... -
Using knowledge networks to support innovation
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Innovation capability is undoubtedly an essential attribute for organizations that wish to survive and grow in a modern economy. Innovation is however widely misunderstood and subsequently mismanaged. ... -
Using population-based incremental learning to optimize feasible distribution logistic solutions
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-03)This thesis introduces an adaptation of the Population-Based Incremental Learning (PBIL) meta-heuristic implemented on a variant of the General Pickup and Delivery Problem. The mapping of the customers in the problem and ...
