This is our latest selection of worldwide publications and patents in english on Lean Manufacturing, between many scientific online journals, classified and focused on lean manufacturing, lean sigma, six sigma, kaizen, 5S method, kanban, poka-yoke, Total Productive Maintenance, lead time reduction, Just-In-Time, value stream mapping, Deming, Shewhart cycle and PDCA.
Amniotic Mesenchymal Stem Cells Mitigate Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury via Multiple Signaling Pathways
Published on 2025-03-05 by Xinhui Niu, Lina Zhang, Shaoliang Xing, Jinrui Liu, Deming Li, Yating Wang, Yi Wang, Manman Su @MDPI
Abstract: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a life-threatening condition triggered by pneumonia, viral infections, or physical trauma. It manifests clinically as progressive respiratory failure and refractory hypoxemia. Using a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury mouse model, we demonstrated that amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) exhibit robust reparative and anti-inflammatory properties. Our analysis encompassed inflammatory mediators; histological damage; tight junction integrity; epitheli[...]
Our summary: AMSCs mitigate inflammatory injury in ALI mice by targeting pulmonary tropism, restoring damaged tissues, and suppressing inflammation pathways.
Amniotic Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Lipopolysaccharide, Acute Lung Injury, Signaling Pathways
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Opportunities and Challenges for Improving Sustainability
Published on 2025-03-01 by Francisco Esteves, Jos� Carlos Cardoso, S�rgio Leit�o, Eduardo J. Solteiro Pires @MDPI
Abstract: The efficiency of wastewater treatment systems must be reflected in the removal of the pollutant load from the influent and the optimal energy performance of electrical equipment. Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) are part of the Intensive Energy Consumption Management System (SGCIE) and are therefore subject to mandatory energy audits. This article aims to assess the impact of an energy audit in a WWTP, according to ISO 50001:2018 and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology, to identify and [...]
Our summary: Assessment of energy audit impact on wastewater treatment plants, identification of energy inefficiencies, challenges in improving energy performance.
sustainability, wastewater treatment, energy audit, ISO 50001
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An SEM-ANN Approach in Saudi Food Manufacturing
Published on 2025-03-01 by Serhan Alshammari, Mohamed Aichouni, Naim Ben Ali, Omar S. Alshammari, Fatimah Alfaraj, Ahmed Baha Eddine Aichouni @MDPI
Abstract: The food industry at the global and local levels is increasingly exposed to severe challenges and disruptions because of rising consumer demands, and rigorous and strict local and international regulations related to food safety and environmental concerns, all of which necessitate the adoption of proven and recognized management philosophies and sustainable practices to run the manufacturing process. Although the food manufacturing industry has adopted total quality management, lean manufacturin[...]
Our summary: An exploration of the integrated impact of TQM and lean manufacturing on sustainability performance in the food manufacturing industry in Saudi Arabia using a SEM-ANN approach.
SEM-ANN, food manufacturing, TQM, lean manufacturing
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Quality Control Analysis in the Production of Decorative Resin Lamps Using the Six Sigma and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Methods
Published on 2025-01-31 by Arinda Soraya Putri, Adhimsa Arrizal Salam, Ahmad Kholid Al Ghofari, Siti Nandiroh @MDPI
Abstract: A creative industry company producing resin-based decorative lamps is facing quality issues due to production defects. This study applied the Six Sigma and FMEA methods to identify controls, analyze causes, and propose improvements. Six Sigma reduces defects using the DMAIC approach, while FMEA assesses risks through the Risk Priority Number (RPN). The analysis showed a DPMO of 14,587.89 and a sigma level of 3.7, aligning with industry standards in Indonesia. Key defects included bubbles (57%), [...]
Our summary: Study applies Six Sigma and FMEA methods to improve quality control in resin lamp production, identifying key defects and proposing improvements aligned with industry standards in Indonesia.
Quality Control Analysis, Six Sigma, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Resin Lamps
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A Roadmap for Quality, Performance, and Manufacturing Tolerances
Published on 2025-01-27 by Chiweta E. Abunike, Ogbonnaya I. Okoro, Sumeet S. Aphale @MDPI
Abstract: Flux-switching wound field machines (FSWFMs) offer high torque density and independence from rare-earth materials, making them promising candidates for sustainable electric vehicles and industrial applications. However, their adoption is limited by challenges such as high torque ripple, efficiency variations, and sensitivity to manufacturing tolerances. This study presents a Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) optimization framework that integrates sensitivity analysis, response surface modeling (RSM), [...]
Our summary: A DFSS optimization framework integrates sensitivity analysis, RSM, and genetic algorithms to improve FSWFM performance and efficiency, ensuring robust performance under manufacturing variations.
Design for Six Sigma, Flux-switching wound field machines, Manufacturing tolerances, Performance optimization
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Automatic Extraction and Compensation of P-Bit Device Variations in Large Array Utilizing Boltzmann Machine Training
Published on 2025-01-24 by Bolin Zhang, Yu Liu, Tianqi Gao, Jialiang Yin, Zhenyu Guan, Deming Zhang, Lang Zeng @MDPI
Abstract: A Probabilistic Bit (P-Bit) device serves as the core hardware for implementing Ising computation. However, the severe intrinsic variations of stochastic P-Bit devices hinder the large-scale expansion of the P-Bit array, significantly limiting the practical usage of Ising computation. In this work, a behavioral model which attributes P-Bit variations to two parameters, α and ΔV, is proposed. Then the weight compensation method is introduced, which can mitigate &am[...]
Our summary: Behavioral model proposed for P-Bit variations. Weight compensation method introduced. Automatic variation extraction algorithm based on Boltzmann machine learning. Ising Hamiltonian constructed for precise array variation extraction.
compensation, extraction, P-Bit, Boltzmann machine, Ising computation
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Fermented non-dairy food composition comprising oat and faba proteins.
Patent published on the 2023-12-13 in MX under Ref MX2023014332 by NESTLE SA [CH] (Marquardt Valerie [ch], Radiguet SÉbastien, Jarno Lise, Marchesini Giulia, Meslin Louise, Hernandez Garcia Irma Lidia, Gonzalez Toledo Selene Yadira)
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fermented non-dairy food composition comprising: a) 5 - 10 wt. % oat, preferably 6 - 8 wt. % oat, b) 1.5 - 4 wt. % faba protein, c) 2 - 5 wt. %vegetable oil, d) water, and e) optionally added water binding fibers and wherein the food composition has a minimum PDCAAS of 0.80, preferably 0.90 - 0.95.[...]
Our summary: Fermented non-dairy food composition with oat and faba proteins, 5-10% oat, 1.5-4% faba protein, 2-5% vegetable oil, optional water binding fibers, minimum PDCAAS of 0.80.
fermented, non-dairy, oat, faba protein
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