Knowledge Of Production Technology Research Articles

DESAIN KEMASAN RAMAH LINGKUNGAN DARI LIMBAH KARDUS DENGAN METODE DESIGN DRIVEN MATERIAL INNOVATION

Businesses' strategies have shifted to more eco-friendly and sustainable paths as customer expectations toward eco-friendly products continue to progress. Many industries have preferred sustainable packaging in recent years. Because paper waste is abundant around us, recycling it will be very beneficial to the environment. The goal of this research is to look into how to recycle paper waste using design driven material innovation (DDMI) methods. The study employs a qualitative, research-through-design approach, in which researchers conduct research by developing a design project. The research findings are prototypes of snack packaging designs made from recycled paper using the DDIM method. Furthermore, the study's findings indicate that several factors are important to DDIM: knowledge of production technology, knowledge of market trends, and knowledge integration. The study adds to the body of knowledge in product design by instructing product designers on how to create new innovative DIY materials using the DDMI method.packaging design, diy material, material innovation

Knowledge of production technology by soybean growers

The present study on knowledge of production technology by soybean growers was conducted in Bhatkuli tahsil of Amravati district (M.S). The main objective of this study was to find out the knowledge level about production technology of soybean growers in Amravati district of Bhatkuli tahsil. Bhatkuli tahsil was selected purposively as considerable area was under soybean cultivation. 12 villages and 120 respondents were selected for study. The finding revealed that about 44.16 per cent of respondents belonged to medium level of knowledge. The selected variables viz ., age, education, land holding, size of land holding, size of family, source of information, social participation, risk orientation, cropping pattern, experience in soybean cultivation of the soybean growers respondents exhibited significant relationship with their knowledge level.

Ensuring functional reliability of molded micro components

Microsystems technology is an emerging technology that is used in ever more technical systems, such as inkjet nozzles or accelerometers. 3D micromechanical structures became feasible by miniaturizing macromechanical elements. One big challenge in downsizing mechanical elements is to adapt conventional manufacturing technologies to the conditions of microtechnology. Integrated design and production processes must be suited to the new requirements, in-depth knowledge of production technology is required to design micromechanical components. Since 2000, the Collaborative Research Center 499 "Design, Production and Quality Assurance of Molded Microcomponents made of Metallic and Ceramic Materials" has been focusing on a continuous and stable process chain for molded micro components (Albers et al. 2005, Microsyst Technol). The aim of prior funding periods was to develop the knowledge about how components, such as gearwheels, and systems, such as micro gears, can be designed. Present research is focused on how to design functional elements, i.e. shaft-hub joints to transmit torque. This paper will introduce an approach that generates know-how via testing several plain bearings and shaft-hub joints in order to derive the necessary know-how to develop simulation tools later on.

Patterns for design in microtechnology

Miniaturization is a trend in mechanical engineering, in which 3D mechanical structures are required. Consequences are changed production and design processes. Furthermore micro-specific design requires in-depth knowledge of production technology. One successful means for ensuring the consideration of these restrictions are design rules. However, many aspects of design relevant knowledge are not restrictive and cannot be represented by design rules. The authors propose the application of design patterns, which represent problem- and solution-oriented knowledge. A pattern describes the abstract solution for a frequently occurring problem in a specific context. This approach was first introduced to architecture and then adapted to software engineering. Also first moves were made to use pattern languages in engineering design. The authors propose design patterns to represent design knowledge for microsystem technologies. As methodological means of support, a pattern lifecycle activity model and subordinate methods are presented.

Land-Use Planning for Sustainable Highland Farming in Western Himalayas

The impact of green revolution has run out of steam in most parts of the world for the lowland areas, whereas, it has hardly touched the agricultural scenario in the mountains. The Farming Systems in mountains assume greater significance as compared to the lowlands for reasons of fragility of environment. Basically, agriculture is an important component of all farming systems in the mountains and besides economic reasons; self-sustenance is the major driving force. Himachal Pradesh has a total geographical area of 55673 sq.km out of which 11322, 14645, 8901, 782, 2530 and 18164 sq.km is under agriculture, forests, wastelands, water bodies, grasslands and snow cover, respectively according to the latest remote sensing estimates. The state has a population of nearly 6 million and the population density varies from 2 to over 330 in different districts. The figures under various landuses vary according to different surveys/assessments by different agencies. The land under cultivation lies mostly on class IV and beyond lands, which is prone to degradation by agencies of nature in the absence of appropriate management. A case study being conducted in Lahaul Valley, Himachal Pradesh has shown the basic problems experienced by the farmers are: race against time in agricultural operations because of single growing season, farming for self-sustenance, a compulsion, small land holdings/limited arable land, erosion threats to land resource, poor knowledge of production technology, traditional farming methods, female illiteracy and, besides others, heavy dependence on supportlands, forests and rangelands for fuel and fodder. Being an aboriginal area, there have been hardly any large scale scientific interventions in the past from the state agencies/institutions. Lack of land resources database makes it even more difficult for the planners. The case study shows that nearly 85% of cultivated land is under cereal production, which provides low returns to the farmers. The farmers are however, compelled to grow cereals for meeting fodder requirements of livestock. High value crops like fruits, vegetables, pluses and medicinal plants occupy only less then 15% of the area. Average land holding size is only 1.2 ha for 62% of the farmers. The valley is closed to the outside world during winter (October-March) as heavy snowfall cuts off the only road connection through Rohtang Pass. The farmers are left with only one crop-growing season to meet their requirement. This leads to increased pressure on land resource and also affects its health as well as sustainability. Effective land-use planning under the existing conditions calls for a holistic approach for the management of natural resources for sustainability. Findings of case study and its implications in scientific landuse planning are also reported.