Research where mind and motion waltz with the unknown to ignite insight
Hamed Gholami
Paradigms
6R
SMAL integrates the 6R framework as a holistic strategy for sustainable manufacturing analytics and development. Reduce strategically minimizes resource and energy consumption to lower waste generation and environmental impact. Reuse extends product lifecycles by utilizing items in their original form, thereby conserving materials. Recycl
SMAL integrates the 6R framework as a holistic strategy for sustainable manufacturing analytics and development. Reduce strategically minimizes resource and energy consumption to lower waste generation and environmental impact. Reuse extends product lifecycles by utilizing items in their original form, thereby conserving materials. Recycle transforms end-of-life materials into secondary raw inputs, supporting closed-loop production and reducing reliance on virgin resources. Redesign aims to improve product and process sustainability by enhancing recyclability, reusability, and overall efficiency. Recover entails extracting valuable materials or energy from waste streams, decreasing landfill contributions and reclaiming resources. Remanufacture restores used products to their original or improved specifications, preserving embedded value and reducing raw material demand. These 6R principles underpin SMAL’s commitment to advancing circularity and sustainability within manufacturing systems.
TBL
This paradigm represents the foundational pillars of sustainability—social, economic, and environmental aspects—and their critical interconnections within sustainable manufacturing. Sustainable manufacturing requires a balanced integration of these three dimensions to optimize not only environmental stewardship but also economic viability
This paradigm represents the foundational pillars of sustainability—social, economic, and environmental aspects—and their critical interconnections within sustainable manufacturing. Sustainable manufacturing requires a balanced integration of these three dimensions to optimize not only environmental stewardship but also economic viability and social responsibility. By addressing environmental impacts, resource efficiency, and waste reduction alongside economic performance and community well-being, SMAL’s research emphasizes holistic strategies that drive sustainable innovation. This integrated approach ensures manufacturing systems contribute positively to society, support economic growth, and minimize ecological footprints, aligning with the principles of the circular economy and responsible production.
RMS
RMS
Reconfigurability in manufacturing systems is characterized by six core attributes . Modularity breaks down manufacturing functions into independent modules that can be quickly rearranged or reconfigured to optimize processes for different production needs. Integrability ensures these modules connect effectively through mechanical, inform
Reconfigurability in manufacturing systems is characterized by six core attributes . Modularity breaks down manufacturing functions into independent modules that can be quickly rearranged or reconfigured to optimize processes for different production needs. Integrability ensures these modules connect effectively through mechanical, informational, and control interfaces, enabling smooth communication and coordinated operation. Diagnosability empowers the system to continuously monitor its status, swiftly detecting and addressing defects to maintain high-quality output. Convertibility allows rapid adaptation of system functions to accommodate evolving product designs and changing manufacturing requirements. Customization offers targeted flexibility within specific product families, supporting tailored manufacturing solutions without sacrificing efficiency. Scalability provides the ability to adjust production capacity dynamically by adding or removing resources such as machines or components. These characteristics underpin SMAL’s commitment to advancing innovation and sustainability within reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS).
Compartments
Products
Supply Chain Systems
Processes
Developing products for multiple life cycles and closed-loop systems is fundamental to advancing circularity and resource efficiency. Such an approach involves designing products from the outset to facilitate reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. By extending product life and enabling reintegration into manufacturing loops, resource cons
Developing products for multiple life cycles and closed-loop systems is fundamental to advancing circularity and resource efficiency. Such an approach involves designing products from the outset to facilitate reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. By extending product life and enabling reintegration into manufacturing loops, resource consumption and environmental impact can be minimized throughout the entire product lifespan.
Processes
Supply Chain Systems
Processes
Optimizing processes, technologies, and planning to achieve economic, energy, and environmental goals is essential for sustainable manufacturing. This encompasses the use of advanced analytics and intelligent planning to reduce energy and resource consumption, minimize waste generation and occupational hazards, and enhance overall process
Optimizing processes, technologies, and planning to achieve economic, energy, and environmental goals is essential for sustainable manufacturing. This encompasses the use of advanced analytics and intelligent planning to reduce energy and resource consumption, minimize waste generation and occupational hazards, and enhance overall process efficiency. These strategies support cleaner production and contribute to safer and more sustainable manufacturing environments.
Supply Chain Systems
Supply Chain Systems
Supply Chain Systems
Enhancing supply chain integration and performance across life-cycle stages plays a critical role in building resilience, sustainability, and achieving global impact. Effective integration ensures transparency and adaptability throughout the supply chain, from sourcing raw materials to managing end-of-life product renewal. Such practices
Enhancing supply chain integration and performance across life-cycle stages plays a critical role in building resilience, sustainability, and achieving global impact. Effective integration ensures transparency and adaptability throughout the supply chain, from sourcing raw materials to managing end-of-life product renewal. Such practices enable the alignment of supply chain operations with circular economy principles and long-term sustainability objectives.