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Digital-twin-assisted multi-stage machining of thin-wall structures using interchangeable robotic and human-assisted automation (2025)
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Abed, M., Mohammad, A., Axinte, D., Gameros, A., & Askew, D. (2026). Digital-twin-assisted multi-stage machining of thin-wall structures using interchangeable robotic and human-assisted automation. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 97, Article 103077. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2025.103077

Interconnected intelligent systems in multi-stage smart machining environments are an advancing area of research, demonstrating many real-life opportunities that can benefit from the development and integration of cyber-physical systems into machinin... Read More about Digital-twin-assisted multi-stage machining of thin-wall structures using interchangeable robotic and human-assisted automation.

Experimental and Analytical Investigation on the Evaporation Characteristics of Single and Binary Component Droplets in a Hot Air Stream (2025)
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Omar, R. A., Planas Zanutto, C., Ambrose, S., Hann, D., & Eastwick, C. (2025). Experimental and Analytical Investigation on the Evaporation Characteristics of Single and Binary Component Droplets in a Hot Air Stream. Applied Thermal Engineering, 278(Part B), Article 126993. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.126993

Although several simplified models for bi-component droplet evaporation have been proposed in the literature, direct validation against experimental data remains scarce, particularly under forced convection conditions. This study presents a combined... Read More about Experimental and Analytical Investigation on the Evaporation Characteristics of Single and Binary Component Droplets in a Hot Air Stream.

Optimal Low-Thrust Transfers Between Relative Planar and Spatial Quasi-Satellite Orbits in the Earth–Moon System (2025)
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Pushparaj, N., Hiraiwa, N., Hayashi, Y., & Bando, M. (2025). Optimal Low-Thrust Transfers Between Relative Planar and Spatial Quasi-Satellite Orbits in the Earth–Moon System. Aerospace, 12(6), Article 524. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace12060524

This paper investigates the design of optimal low-thrust transfers between relative planar and spatial quasi-satellite orbits (QSOs) in the Earth–Moon system under the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem (CR3BP). A key contribution is the adaptati... Read More about Optimal Low-Thrust Transfers Between Relative Planar and Spatial Quasi-Satellite Orbits in the Earth–Moon System.

Failure modes of CF-PEEK overmoulded onto unidirectionally reinforced CF-LM-PAEK: Multi-scale pull-off testing and microscopy investigation of rib stiffened geometries (2025)
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Parsons, A. J., Molinar-Díaz, J., Koptelov, A., Darby, W., Hooshmand, H., Hernandez Ledezma, F. U., Thomsen, O. T., Belnoue, J. P., & Harper, L. T. (2025). Failure modes of CF-PEEK overmoulded onto unidirectionally reinforced CF-LM-PAEK: Multi-scale pull-off testing and microscopy investigation of rib stiffened geometries. Composites Part B: Engineering, 305, Article 112700. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112700

Overmoulding is a manufacturing technique used to create structural composite components with complex shapes, combining regions of continuous and short fibre reinforcement. It is possible to produce structural parts at high rates, whilst minimising m... Read More about Failure modes of CF-PEEK overmoulded onto unidirectionally reinforced CF-LM-PAEK: Multi-scale pull-off testing and microscopy investigation of rib stiffened geometries.

Characterising and propagating the sources of error and uncertainty in the optical measurement of gears using designed experiments (2025)
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Sexton, D. G., Catalucci, S., Sharpe, A., Frazer, R., & Piano, S. (2025). Characterising and propagating the sources of error and uncertainty in the optical measurement of gears using designed experiments. Measurement Science and Technology, 36(6), Article 065014. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6501/addd40

In recent years, the growth of optical techniques has introduced the possibility of allowing several alternative methods for non-contact gear measurement to be utilised. Optical methods can offer many advantages over tactile, such as the potential to... Read More about Characterising and propagating the sources of error and uncertainty in the optical measurement of gears using designed experiments.

Planetary sunshade for solar geoengineering: Preliminary design of a precursor system and mission (2025)
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Coco, M., Matonti, C. L., Cappelletti, C., Chesley, B., Fuglesang, C., Governale, G., Pushparaj, N., Romano, M., Tibert, G., & Wilk, L. (2025). Planetary sunshade for solar geoengineering: Preliminary design of a precursor system and mission. Acta Astronautica, 235, 452-462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.05.031

The increasing urgency of climate change mitigation necessitates innovative solutions beyond terrestrial efforts. Space-based solar geoengineering - particularly a Planetary Sunshade System (PSS) positioned near the photo-gravitational equilibrium po... Read More about Planetary sunshade for solar geoengineering: Preliminary design of a precursor system and mission.

The Role of Different Sensory Stimuli in an at Height Simulation (2025)
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Shah, D., & Lawson, G. (2025). The Role of Different Sensory Stimuli in an at Height Simulation. Applied Ergonomics, 129, Article 104559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104559

A participant’s sense of presence in a simulation may be enhanced through the stimulation of additional, non-audiovisual 4 (A/V), senses. However, the impact of these additional stimuli will vary depending on the nature of the scene simulated, 5 the... Read More about The Role of Different Sensory Stimuli in an at Height Simulation.

A facile methodology to identify microstructural grains on etched surfaces using panoptic segmentation (2025)
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Girerd, T., Martínez-Arellano, G., Clare, A. T., & Speidel, A. (2025). A facile methodology to identify microstructural grains on etched surfaces using panoptic segmentation. Materials Characterization, 227, Article 115224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2025.115224

The advancement of manufacturing processes demands the deployment of new innovative solutions to control polycrystalline material microstructures in cheap, safe and rapid manner. Analysing polycrystalline microstructures requires grain segmentation,... Read More about A facile methodology to identify microstructural grains on etched surfaces using panoptic segmentation.

Clinical and cost effectiveness of a standardised diagnostic assessment for children and adolescents with emotional difficulties: the STADIA multi-centre RCT (2025)
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Sayal, K., Wyatt, L., Thomson, L., Holt, G., Ewart, C., Bhardwaj, A., Dubicka, B., Marshall, T., Gledhill, J., Lang, A., Sprange, K., Partlett, C., Newman, K., Moody, S., Bould, H., Upton, C., Keane, M., Cox, E., James, M., & Montgomery, A. (in press). Clinical and cost effectiveness of a standardised diagnostic assessment for children and adolescents with emotional difficulties: the STADIA multi-centre RCT. Health Technology Assessment,

Diagnosis of Socio-Economic Prospects and Constraints for Household Biogas Adoption: A Case of Lizulu Market in Ntcheu District of Malawi (2025)
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Chiumia, A. S., Tchereni, B., Chamdimba, H. B., Robinson, B. L., & Clifford, M. (2025). Diagnosis of Socio-Economic Prospects and Constraints for Household Biogas Adoption: A Case of Lizulu Market in Ntcheu District of Malawi. Energies, 18(10), 2636. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18102636

Biogas is once again emerging as a potential household cooking option that can help developing countries achieve energy targets. However, the adoption of biogas remains relatively slow, necessitating a diagnosis of the problem the review of literatur... Read More about Diagnosis of Socio-Economic Prospects and Constraints for Household Biogas Adoption: A Case of Lizulu Market in Ntcheu District of Malawi.