Modelling Randomness of a manual assembly system with walking workers (2007)
Wang, Q, Pan, L, Mileham, A. R., Newnes, L. B., Owen, G. W., Chatwin, C. R.
Pahl, Anja Karina, Newnes, L. B., McMahon, C. A.
This paper explores how 'creativity' and 'innovation' are most usefully modelled for the modern design context invariably consisting of conflicting technical, economical, organisational and social...
Cost estimation in product development: academic research and commercial systems evaluation (2007)
Cheung, W. M., Newnes, L. B., Mileham, A. R., Marsh, R., Lanham, J. D.
Modelling randomness of a manual assembly system with walking workers (2006)
Wang, Q., Pan, L., Mileham, A. R., Owen, G. W., Newnes, L. B., Chatwin, C. R.
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...
Towards computer assisted distributed design (2005)
Medland, A. J., Hicks, B. J., Mullineux, G., Newnes, L. B., Daniel, J. A.
The impact of run-up in ensuring rapid changeover (2004)
Mileham, A. R., Culley, S. J., Owen, G. W., Newnes, L. B., Giess, M. D., Bramley, Alan N
Rapid changeover is a key pre-requisite for responsive manufacture. A changeover is typically composed of three phases, run-down, set-up and run-up. Other research has focused almost exclusively on...
Creation of residual stresses during forging and heat treatment (2004)
Lacarac, V., Smith, D., Tierney, M., Chang, C. C., Bramley, A. N., McMahon, C., ...
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., ...
Rapid changeovers - the run up problem (2002)
Eldridge, C, Mileham, A. R., McIntosh, R. I., Culley, S. J., Owen, G. W., Newnes, L. B.
Run up: the hidden cost of changeover (2001)
Eldridge, C., Mileham, A. R., Culley, S. J., Owen, G. W., Newnes, L. B.
Inter-firm relationships in an innovation network: co-developing the single vessel processor (1999)
Lamming, R. C., Hajee, D., Horrill, M., Kay, G. R., Li, M., MacGregor, S. A., ...
Computational study of deposition in powder processors (1999)
MacGregor, S. A., Newnes, L. B., Ming, L., Staniforth, J. N., Tobyn, M. J., Kay, G. R., ...
Many manufacturing processes rely on the ability to process powders. Processes often include pneumatic conveying of solid particles. The food, pharmaceutical, carbon black and cement industries are...
Die design for the cold forging of spur gears (1999)
Kwon, H. H., Bramley, A. N., Mileham, A. R., Newnes, L. B., Owen, G. W.
Forging preform design using reverse simulation for plain strain application (1999)
Chang, C. C., Bramley, A. N., Mileham, A. R., Newnes, L. B., Owen, G. W.
The use of computational fluid dynamics in the design of a pharmaceutical processor (1999)
MacGregor, S. A., Newnes, L. B., Li, M., Staniforth, J. N., Tobyn, M. J., Kay, G. R., ...
Design of a fluid energy single vessel powder processor using computational fluid dynamics (1998)
Graham, R., Kayl, J. N., Staniforth, J. N., Tobyn, M. J., Horrill, M., Newnes, L. B., ...
Powder processing from the 1980's to the 1990's (1996)
Newnes, L. B., MacGregor, S. A., Staniforth, J. N., Kay, G. R., Marinescu, I. D.
This paper presents a solution for the automation of powder processing within the pharmaceutical industry. A single-vessel processor (SVP) is introduced which eliminates the need for the conventional...
Printed circuit board testing and rectification using decision support systems (1996)
This paper represents a case for the use of a Decision Support System (DSS) within the electronics manufacturing industry. The aim of the system discussed is to operate as an on-line decision tool...
Pharmaceutical process modelling (1996)
MacGregor, S. A., Newnes, L. B., Staniforth, J. N., Lamming, R. C., Tobyn, M. J., Li, M., ...
The use of Computational Fluid Dynamics in the design of a pharmaceutical processor is described. A simple computational model of the process, was developed using a single phase flow. The results of...
Flexible processing of powder production within the pharmaceutical industries (1995)
Newnes, L. B., Staniforth, J. N., MacGregor, S. A., Kay, G. R., Stockton, D., Wainwright, C.
This paper presents a solution for the automation of powder processing for tablet production within the pharmaceutical industry. The aim of the proposed solution is to achieve flexible processing and...
Automation of powder production within the food and pharmaceutical industries (1995)
Newnes, L. B., Staniforth, J. N., MacGregor, S. A., Kay, G. R.
This paper presents a solution for the automation of powder processing for tablet production within the pharmaceutical industry. This work is placed in context with the advances in automation...
Applicability of DSS for fault diagnostics within electronic assembly (1995)
Newnes, L. B., Chambers, J. K., Stockton, D., Wainwright, C.
This paper presents the results of a pilot study aimed at identifying whether the use of a Decision Support System (DSS), as an aid in fault diagnostics at the shop floor, is a viable company option....
The applicability of DSS for fault diagnostics within the electronics assembly industry (1995)
Newnes, L. B., Chambers, J. K.
This paper presents a methodology for identifying whether the use of a Decision Support System (DSS), as an aid in fault diagnostics at the shop floor level is applicable for a company. The aim of...
Measuring supplier performance in a JIT environment (1995)
Ford, J., Gillespie, P., Mileham, A. R., Newnes, L. B., Jeffries, A. W.
A generic solution to the automation of powder production (1995)
Newnes, L. B., MacGregor, S. A., Staniforth, J. N., Kay, G. R., Mayorga, R. V.
A computer controlled solution for the powder processing of tablet production within the pharmaceutical industry is presented. It is anticipated that this solution should assist in the automation of...
A single vessel solution to the automation of pharmaceutical production (1994)
Newnes, L. B., Staniforth, J. N., MacGregor, S. A.
This paper presents a solution for the automation of powder processing for tablet production within the pharmaceutical industry. This work is placed in context with the advances in automation...
Decision support system for PCC assembly testing (1994)
Newnes, L. B., Dickens, G., Weaver, N.
This paper presents a case for the use of a Decision Support System (DSS) within the electronics manufacturing industry. The aim of the system discussed is to operate as an on-line decision tool for...