Scientific Commons: A. J. Medland

Within the consumer goods industry, cartons are a common way to package a variety of products. Although the primary function of the packaging is to protect the product, it is also used as an...

A constraint-net approach to the resolution of conflicts in a product with multi-technology requirements (2009)

Medland, A J, Matthews, Jason, Mullineux, Glen

Whilst many procedures exist to support the systematic development of a product, it is often difficult to create an environment in which the early stages of the design are resolved. This can...

The Modelling of the Interaction of the Human Hand with Products (2009)

Medland, A. J., Matthews, Jason, Mullineux, Glen

Many products are designed to be hand operated in use. These extend from industrial machine tools to domestic appliances. In these the designer has to rely upon experience and ergonomic guidelines to...

Product development in manufacturing SMES: Current state, challenges and relevant supportive techniques (2009)

Singh, Baljinder, Matthews, Jason, Mullineux, Glen, Medland, A. J.

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) provide the backbone to the world’s economy nowadays. These companies represent more than 90% of all the enterprises around the globe and are a major...

Carton erection using reconfigurable folder mechanisms (2009)

Doi, J. S., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Consideration of the motions involved in erecting a range of carton types shows that the individual motions are essentially simple. It is the combination of them that gives the complexity that is...

Modelling to reduce the configuration phase time of machine design (2008)

Matthews, Jason, Ding, Lian, Singh, Baljinder, Mullineux, Glen, Medland, A. J.

The configuration phase for a new machine design is expensive and time consuming for special purpose machine manufacturers. This papers presents a modelling approach that can aid such companies...

Improving the design of an over-wrapper using constraint modelling (2008)

Neale, G, Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

Using constraints in the understanding of the interactions between products and humans (2008)

Medland, A. J., Hicks, B. J., Gooch, S.

Constraint-based design of forming shoulders (2008)

Hicks, B. J., Mullineux, G., Matthews, J., Medland, A. J.

Machine configuration analysis using multi-instance modelling (2008)

Singh, Baljinder, Matthews, Jason, Mullineux, Glen, Medland, A. J.

The design practices used within small special purpose machine design companies often mean that they produce machines that are tailored for the specific requirements of a customer. This can lead to...

Modelling to reduce the configuration phase time of machine design (2008)

Matthews, Jason, Ding, Lian, Singh, Baljinder, Mullineux, Glen, Medland, A. J.

The configuration phase for a new machine design is expensive and time consuming for special purpose machine manufacturers. This papers presents a modelling approach that can aid such companies...

Using constraints in the understanding of the interactions between products and humans (2008)

Medland, A. J., Hicks, Ben, Gooch, S

The acceptability of consumer products often relies upon ease of successful use. Here there is a crossover between the functionality and how the user can derive the actions required. The form of...

An approach to analyze design configuration of discrete manufacturing systems for processing variant products (2007)

Matthews, J., Singh, B., Delandes, A., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Simulation based design in the packaging and processing industry (2007)

Sirkett, D. M., Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Exploring design space using multi-instance modelling (2007)

Singh, B., Matthews, J., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Enabling design constraints in commercial CAD systems (2007)

Singh, B., Matthews, J., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

An approach to developing design rules for food processing equipment (2007)

Matthews, J., Singh, B., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Islands of failure in a sea of success: the use of failure mode maps to assess the capability of machines to handle product variation (2007)

Matthews, J, Singh, B, Mullineux, G, Feldman, J. A., Medland, A. J.

Role of simulation in predicting the effect of machine settings on process performance in the packaging industry (2007)

Sirkett, D. M., Hicks, B. J., Singh, B., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Recent European Union regulations on packaging waste have resulted in a trend towards light-weighting and greater use of recycled materials in the packaging of consumer goods. This has impacted...

Finite element simulation of folding carton erection failure (2007)

Sirkett, D. M., Hicks, B. J., Berry, Christopher, Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Constraints influencing the design of forming shoulders and the use of exact geometry (2007)

Mullineux, G., McPherson, C. J., Hicks, B. J., Berry, Christopher, Medland, A. J.

Food product variation: an approach to investigate manufacturing equipment capabilities (2007)

Matthews, J., Singh, B., Mullineux, G., Ding, Lian, Medland, A. J.

Point-based design and optimisation of smooth motions (2007)

Feldman, J. A., Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Use of parametric modelling to understand the functional requirements for a reconfigurable packaging system (2007)

Daniel, J., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

A design methodology to create constraint-based human movement patterns for ergonomic analysis (2007)

Mitchell, R. H., Medland, A. J., Salo, A. I. T.

Non-fatal injury within industry could be reduced using predictive computer-aided design (CAD) human models to evaluate machinery designs at the concept stage. This paper introduces a...

An approach to develop design rules for food processing equipment (2007)

Matthews, Jason, Singh, Baljinder, Mullineux, Glen, Ding, Lian, Medland, A. J.

Understanding design complexity through the modelling of humans (2006)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

A constraint-based approach to assess the capability of food processing equipment to handle product variability (2006)

Matthews, J., Singh, B., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

A methodology for the manufacture of complex forming sets for Vertical Form-Fill-Seal Packaging machines (2006)

McPherson, C. J., Mullineux, G, Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J.

Embedding general constraint resolution into a CAD system (2006)

Singh, B., Matthews, J., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Constraint modelling as a means for understanding the limitations of a design and its performance (2006)

Matthews, J., Singh, B., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J., Hicks, B. J.

Improved design of forming shoulders through an understanding of the perfromance envelope (2006)

McPherson, C. J., Mullineux, G, Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J.

Validating algorithms for calculation of the shape of a flexible blade (2006)

De Smit, B, Medland, A.J, Broek, H, Kooijman, A

Methods and tools are developed to measure, analyze and compare physical and virtual blade shapes. An application is presented using measured data and the results of two blade shape calculation...

Generating design rules from an understanding of machine-material interaction for the improved design of packaging systems (2006)

Sirkett, D M, Hicks, B. J., Berry, Christopher, Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

A cyclic design approach applied to a cervical screening device (2006)

Newnes, L. B., Medland, A. J., Daniel, J. A., Holmes, C. H.

The research presented in this paper describes the use of a novel multidisciplinary design methodology. Various design methodologies are reviewed and evaluated in terms of their capability to be used...

Constraint-based approach to investigate the process flexibility of food processing equipment (2006)

Matthews, J., Singh, B., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Methodology for evaluating design capability by use of limits modelling (2006)

Matthews, J., Singh, B., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Machine-material interaction and its impact upon the design of improved tooling (2006)

Hicks, B. J., Sirkett, D. M., Mullineux, G, Medland, A. J.

Modelling machine-material interaction for the improved design of packaging machinery (2006)

Hicks, B. J., Sirkett, D. M., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

The representation and handling of constraints for the design, analysis and optimization of high speed machinery (2006)

Hicks, B. J., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Validating algorithms for calculation of the shape of a flexible blade (2006)

De Smit, A., Medland, A. J., Broek, J. J., Kooijman, A., Vergeest, J. S. M., Horvath, I.

Methods and tools are developed to measure, analyze and compare physical and virtual blade shapes. An application is presented using measured data and the results of two blade shape calculation...

Design for food quality (2005)

Fisher, C., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Understanding the performance limits of high-speed machinery (2005)

Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J., Hicks, B. J., McPherson, C. J., Sirkett, D. M.

Constraint-aided product design (2005)

Mullineux, G., Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J.

Towards computer assisted distributed design (2005)

Medland, A. J., Hicks, B. J., Mullineux, G., Newnes, L. B., Daniel, J. A.

Design of forming shoulders with complex cross-sections (2005)

McPherson, C. J., Mullineux, G., Hicks, B. J., Berry, Christopher, Medland, A. J.

Understanding machine-material interaction for improved design methods (2005)

McPherson, C. J., Hicks, B. J., Berry, C., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Market price demands and legislation are forcing fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers to use thinner and lighter weight packaging materials to convey their products to the consumer. In general...

Design for improved tooling through an understanding of machine-material interaction (2005)

Hicks, B. J., Sirkett, D. M., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Automatic model development for kinematic analysis and optimisation of engineering systems (2005)

Hicks, B. J., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

The design of food processing systems for improved responsiveness and late customisation (2005)

Fisher, C., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J., Hicks, B.

in designing food manufacturing systems, it is important to have design models to help increase understanding and to predict the behaviour of proposed processes. However, understanding of the...

Impact of environmental conditions on the performance of carton board skillets (2005)

Berry, Christopher, Hicks, B. J., McPherson, C. J., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Approaching design through sensitivity (2004)

Medland, A. J.

A study of methodologies for the design of medical devices (2004)

Daniel, J, Medland, A. J., Newnes, L. B.

The design of food processing systems for improved responsiveness and late customisation (2004)

Stone, C. E., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J., Hicks, B. J.

Linking consumer response to process design II: Modelling and optimisation of food processing systems (2004)

Stone, C. E., Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J.

Constraint aided product design (2004)

Mullineux, G., Medland, A. J., Hicks, B. J.

The performance envelope of forming shoulders and implications for design and manufacture (2004)

McPherson, C. J., Mullineux, G., Berry, Christopher, Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J.

Understanding machine-material interaction for improved design methods (2004)

McPherson, C. J., Hicks, B. J., Berry, Christopher, Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Creation of residual stresses during forging and heat treatment (2004)

Lacarac, V., Smith, D., Tierney, M., Chang, C. C., Bramley, A. N., McMahon, C., ...

An energy-based approach for modelling the behaviour of packaging material during processing (2004)

Hicks, B. J., Berry, Christopher, Mullineux, G., McPherson, C. J., Medland, A. J.

This paper deals with the investigation of improved methods for considering machine-material interaction during the design and production of packaging machinery. Minimum energy principles are used to...

An energy based approach for modelling the behaviour of packaging material during processing (2004)

Hicks, B. J., Berry, C., Mullineux, G., McPherson, C. J., Medland, A. J.

Proceedings of the IDMME 2004 Conference (2004)

Bramley, Alan N, Culley, S. J., Dekoninck, E. A., McMahon, C. A., Medland, A. J., Mileham, A. R., ...

A constraint-based approach for the optimum redesign of a packaging operation (2003)

Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

The task of the design engineer is to configure a design such that a predetermined functional requirement is fulfilled, and that it is achieved within a given set Of performance criteria. As a design...

Determining mass centre trajectory variations for applications to human modelling (2003)

Mitchell, R. H., Salo, A. I. T., Medland, A. J.

A constraint based approach to the modelling and analysis of high-speed machinery (2003)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G., Hicks, B. J., McPherson, C. J., Stone, C. E.

Relating the sensitivity of pack assembly processes to machine configuration and pack geometry (2003)

Medland, A. J., Bowler, C., Hicks, B. J., Mullineux, G.

Energy method for modelling delamination buckling in geometrically constrained systems (2003)

Hicks, B. J., Mullineux, G., Berry, Christopher, McPherson, C. J., Medland, A. J.

Delamination buckling analysis of laminates is of considerable interest to the mechanical and materials engineering sectors, as well as having wider applications in geology and civil engineering....

A constraint based approach for the optimum redesign of a packaging operation (2003)

Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Modelling the behaviour of carton board for improved machine and process design (2003)

Hicks, B. J., Berry, Christopher, Mullineux, G., McPherson, C. J., Medland, A. J.

Determing mass centre trajectory variations for application to human modelling (2003)

Mitchell, R.H., Salo, A.I.T., Medland, A.J.

Sensitivity - an essential ingredient for the new age machine? (2002)

Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J.

An optimisation approach to ergonomic evaluation and motion analysis (2002)

Williams, M. A., Medland, A. J.

Product improvements through a cooperative design approach between industry and academia (2002)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Computer-based tools and methods of competitive engineering (2002)

Horvath, I., Vergeest, J. S. M., Medland, A. J.

Untitled (2002)

Horvath, I., Vergeest, J. S. M., Medland, A. J.

Constraint modelling and machine material interaction (2002)

Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J.

The role of virtual sequence simulation in the analysis of packaging machines (2002)

Hicks, B. J., Bowler, C., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

A redesign methodology for analysing and improving the performance capability of packaging machinery (2002)

Hicks, B. J., Bowler, C., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

The creation of techniques for the design of machines compatible with human posture (2001)

Williams, M. A., Medland, A. J.

Design for minimal environmental impact - a philosophy and an outline methodology for life-cycle design (2001)

Medland, A. J., McPherson, C. J.

Design: a constraint-based approach (2001)

Medland, A. J.

Vehicle vibration - active control (2001)

Bowler, C., Medland, A. J., Stammers, Charles W.

Announcement of new research project (Project IMPACT) (2001)

Medland, A. J., Hicks, B. J.

Improvements in packaging machinery design through consideration of material interaction (project impact) (2001)

Medland, A. J., Hicks, B. J.

A constraint-based approach to the modelling and analysis of packaging machinery (2001)

Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

To enable packaging machinery manufacturers to compete at all international level, it is necessary to introduce them to more advanced design methods and technologies. For years, the evolution of...

Modelling and optimization of existing mechanical systems (2001)

Hicks, B. J., Bowler, C., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

Assisted model development for kinematic analysis and optimisation of mechanical systems (2001)

Bowler, C., Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G.

A decomposition strategy for conceptual design (2000)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

The role of virtual sequence simulation in the analysis of packaging machines (2000)

Hicks, B. J., Bowler, C., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

Modelling machine systems for competitive design in the packaging industry (2000)

Bowler, C., Hicks, B. J., Mullineux, Glen, Medland, A. J.

Communication of parametric data between design processes (1999)

Bowler, C., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

The assessment of the capability for improving the performance of packaging machinery (1999)

Bowler, C., Hicks, B. J., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

The use of sensitivity analysis to improve the reliability of designs (1999)

Bowler, C., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

Decomposition of design tasks (1997)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen, Rentoul, A. H., Twyman, B. R.

The use of sensitivity analysis in handling conflicting design requirements (1997)

Apps, B., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

Creation of a backbone design environment for the generation of mechanisms (1996)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

A strategy for the verification of tolerances by coordinate measuring machines (1996)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen, Rentoul, A. H.

A constraint-based approach to the design and optimisation of mechanism systems (1996)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen, Rentoul, A. H., Twyman, B. R.

Creation of a backbone design environment for the generation of mechanisms (1996)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

Software for constraint based design (1996)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen, Rentoul, A. H., Twyman, B. R.

Introducing solid objects into a constraint modelling system (1995)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen, Rentoul, A. H.

A software environment for the design of manufacturing machines (1995)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen, Rentoul, A. H., Twyman, B. R.

Interpretation of errors from inspection results (1994)

Rentoul, A. H., Mullineux, Glen, Medland, A. J.

This paper looks at ways in which inferences about errors in manufacturing can be made by comparing inspection points with a solid model of the desired component. The approach is to form a hierarchy...

Measurement of features by a sample-grid approach (1994)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen, Rentoul, A. H.

Optimisation techniques in constraint modelling (1994)

Loucaides, A., Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

Strategies for the automatic path planning of coordinate measuring machines (1993)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

The integration of coordinate measuring machines within a design and manufacturing environment (1993)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen, Butler, C., Jones, B. E.

A constraint approach to feature-based design (1993)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen

Integration of constraint and solid modellers (1993)

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, Glen, Rentoul, A. H.