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Scanning and motion capturing of vertebral kinematics
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
In the context of intervertebral disc replacement and customized implants, human simulation studies
are of great importance. Simulation models need input data. This study investigated different in vivo
motion capturing ...
Development and implementation of a design and manufacture approach for mould performance improvement in the packaging industry
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)
This thesis represents the results of a study for the use of conformal cooling in blow
mould design. As a part of this, design case studies and comparative experiments were
conducted to determine the difference in ...
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 ...
Innovative cutting materials for finish shoulder milling Ti-6A1-4V aero-engine alloys
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)
The titanium alloys have found wide application in the aerospace, biomedical and automotive industries. Soaring fuel prices and environmental concerns are the fundamental drivers that intensify the demand situation for ...
Determining tactical operations policies for an auto carrier using discrete-event simulation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
Passenger cars are either imported to or assembled in South Africa, and then
distributed to the customer. An important part of the supply chain is formed
by the auto carrier companies who do this distribution. The basis ...
Simulation of fruit pallet movement in the port of Durban : a case study
(Operations Research Society of South Africa, 2005)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper gives an overview of a discrete-event simulation study that was performed on
pallet movement at Fresh Produce Terminals in the port of Durban, South Africa. The
study formed part of an extended ...
The development of generic modelling software for citrus packing processes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study was initiated in October 2004 when Vizier Systems (Pty) Ltd approached the Department of
Industrial Engineering at the University of Stellenbosch with a concept. They proposed that a fruit
packing ...
The application of necessary but not sufficient principles to the implementation of product lifecycle management software
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is defined as the business activity of managing a
company's products across the product lifecycle.
Product Data Management (PDM) systems are the primary system component of PLM. The
focus ...
Efficient heuristics for the Rural Postman Problem
(Operations Research Society of South Africa, 2005)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A local search framework for the (undirected) Rural Postman Problem (RPP) is presented in this paper. The framework allows local search approaches that have been applied Successfully to the well–known ...
The integration of project management processes with a methodology to manage a radical innovation project
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)
In today’s business environment it is widely accepted that innovation is key to improving the
economic performance of companies (Van der Panna et al. 2003) and for achieving and
sustaining a competitive advantage in the ...