CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future

1. Design and Development of a Low Cost Automation Injection Molding Machine of 250g Capacity Using Microcontroller
Soumya Kanti Manna, Saibal Kumar Pradhan, Dipak Kumar Mandal

2. Design, Development and Testing of a Three Component Lathe Tool Dynamometer Using Resistance Strain Gauges
Rahul Jain, J. K. Rathore, V. K. Gorana

3. Study of Laser Transmission Welding Process Using a Volumetric Heat Source Model and Experimental Analysis
Bappa Acherjee, Arunanshu S. Kuar, Souren Mitra, Dipten Misra

4. Comparison of Grinding Performance Under Different Eco-Friendly Environment
D. Dewanjee, P. Kundu, B. Sikder, D. Biswas, Bijoy Mandal, Santanu Das

5. Design of a Maintenance Optimisation Approach for Offshore Oil and Gas Production Systems
Chanan S. Syan, Geeta G. Ramsoobag

6. Investigating the Feasibility of BCI-Based Social Media Interaction
Chanan S. Syan, Randy E. S. Harnarinesingh

7. Virtual Experiments for Integrated Teaching and Learning of Robot Mechanics Using RoboAnalyzer
Ratan Sadanand, Ravi Prakash Joshi, Rajeevlochana G. Chittawadigi, Subir Kumar Saha

8. Fuzzy Based Object Shape Recognition Using Translation, Rotation and Scale Invariant Parameters—An Automatic Approach
Jeet Banerjee, Soma Banerji, Ranjit Ray, Sankar Nath Shome

9. Need of Agriculture Hand Tool Design Using Quality and Ergonomics Principles
Rahul Jain, M. L. Meena, G. S. Dangayach

10. Inverse Dynamics and Feet-Terrain Collision Model for Optimal Distribution of the Contact Forces During Crab Motion of a Hexapod Robot
Abhijit Mahapatra, Shibendu Shekhar Roy, Dilip Kumar Pratihar

11. Sensing Human Pulse Bit Using Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC)
Debabrata Chatterjee, Adrish Bhaumik

12. Order Reduction of Interval SISO Systems Using Least Square Methods with a Linear Shift ‘a’ Obtained by Harmonic Mean
K. Kiran Kumar, G. V. K. R. Sastry

13. Identifying and Updating the Kinematics of KUKA-iiwaR800 in CAD for Accurate Simulation
Abdullah Aamir Hayat, Arun Dayal Udai, Subir Kumar Saha

14. Parametric Optimization of Link Lengths of a SCARA Robot for Deburring of Circular Paths
P. V. S. Subhashini, N. V. S. Raju, G. Venkata Rao

15. Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Simulation for Controlling Steady Flow of Fixtures
Fentahun Moges Kasie, Glen Bright, Anthony Walker

16. Predictions of Hip and Knee Power Consumptions of Patients Having Different Body Heights and Masses During Normal Walking
Abhishek Rudra Pal, Ankit Omprakash Mundada, Dilip Kumar Pratihar

17. CFX, Static Structural Analysis of Tractor Exhaust System Based on FEA
Faraz Ahmad, Ashwani Kumar, Karuna Kanwar, P. P. Patil

18. FEA Simulation Based Thermo-mechanical Analysis of Tractor Exhaust Manifold
Faraz Ahmad, Vipul Tomer, Ashwani Kumar, P. P. Patil

19. Stress Analysis of a Circuit Breaker Switchgear Mechanism by Using Multi Body Dynamics
J. Anjaneyulu, G. Krishna Mohana Rao, G. Venkata Rao

20. Integration of Fuzzy Logic with Response Surface Methodology for Predicting the Effect of Process Parameters on Build Time and Model Material Volume in FDM Process
Manu Srivastava, Sachin Maheshwari, T. K. Kundra, Ramkrishna Yashaswi, Sandeep Rathee

21. A Study on State of the Art Technology of Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
Bewketu Gizachew Mekonnen, Glen Bright, Anthony Walker

22. Design Analysis and Manufacturing of Device for Rehabilitation of Hand Fingers Based on Illusionary Movements by Tendon Vibrations
Bonny Bernard, Preethika Immaculate Britto

23. Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters for Build Time Estimation in FDM Process Using RSM Technique
Manu Srivastava, Sachin Maheshwari, T. K. Kundra, Sandeep Rathee, Ramkrishna Yashaswi

24. Analysis of Prismatic Springs of Non-circular Coil Shape Using Finite Element Method
Arkadeep Narayan Chaudhury, Arnab Ghosh, Krishnendu Banerjee, Abhijit Mondal, Debasis Datta

25. TiC, W2C Reinforced Ti-W MMC Coating Developed on Ti-6Al-4V Substrate Through Laser Cladding
Parth Gattani, Barun Haldar, Adil Azeem, Partha Saha

26. Motion Programming of SCORBOT ER-4u Using Fusion of Robot Kinematics and Inertial Sensor
Abhishek Jha, Shital S. Chiddarwar, Veer Alakshendra

27. Trajectory Tracking Control of Three-Wheeled Omnidirectional Mobile Robot: Adaptive Sliding Mode Approach
Veer Alakshendra, Shital S. Chiddarwar, Abhishek Jha

28. Point Mass Models for Dynamic Balancing of Industrial Manipulators Using Genetic Algorithm
Devi Singh Kumani, Himanshu Chaudhary

29. Application of the Attractive Ellipsoid Methodology to Robust Control Design of a Class of Switched Systems
V. Azhmyakov, J. H. Carvajal Rojas

30. A Three Finger Tendon Driven Robotic Hand Design and Its Kinematics Model
I. A. Sainul, Sankha Deb, A. K. Deb

31. An Intelligent Methodology for Assembly Tools Selection and Assembly Sequence Optimisation
Atul Mishra, Sankha Deb

32. Alignment Based Inspection Framework for Additive Manufactured Parts
Vimal Kumar Pathak, Amit Kumar Singh

33. An Investigation on Slab Milling Operation to Find Out Optimum Cutting Parameters
Spandan Guha, Tapas Banerjee, Asish Bandyopadhyay, Santanu Das

34. Recognition of Force Closed Point Grasp for 2D Object
Abhijit Das, Sankha Deb

35. Developing a GUI for Optimization of Acoustic Enclosure of a Compressor Chamber
T. Ramamohan Rao, S. Kirthana

36. A Pilot Study of Sustainable Machining Process Design in Indian Process Industry
Sumit Gupta, G. S. Dangayach, Amit Kumar Singh, P. N. Rao

37. Sagittal Position Analysis of Gait Cycle for a Five Link Biped Robot
Ramanpreet Singh, Himanshu Chaudhary, Amit Kumar Singh

38. A Note on Mechanical Feasibility Predicate for Robotic Assembly Sequence Generation
M. V. A. Raju Bahubalendruni, Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal, Manish Kumar, B. B. V. L. Deepak

39. Weld Seam Tracking and Simulation of 3-Axis Robotic Arm for Performing Welding Operation in CAD Environment
B. B. V. L. Deepak, C. A. Rao, B. M. V. A. Raju

40. A Comparative Performance Analysis of Discrete Wavelet Transforms for Denoising of Medical Images
Yogesh S. Bahendwar, G. R. Sinha

41. Deterministic Model for RF Hot Spots Location and Probability Within Empty Rectangular Structures
Ricardo Rodriguez, Winston G. Lewis

42. Heat Stress in the Workplace: A Case Study of a Cement Manufacturing Facility in Trinidad
Winston G. Lewis, Ricardo Rodriguez

43. Modeling and Simulation of a Near Omni-Directional Hexapod Robot
D. Mahata, Ranjit Ray, Sankar Nath Shome

44. Optimization of Vibration of Collecting Plates of Electrostatic Precipitator Through FEA
Harshal Shinde, Akshata Sangle, Sumit Shendkar, Omkar Kulkarni, Ninad Kulkarni, G. M. Kakandikar, V. M. Nandedkar

45. Full Aperture Optical Polishing Process: Overview and Challenges
Raj Kumar Pal, Harry Garg, Vinod Karar

46. Stability Analysis of Haptic Virtual Environment Systems for Active Interactions in Surgical Robot Simulators
Rishika Khandelwal, Asokan Thondiyath

47. Synchronized Optimization of Injection Moulding Parameters for Higher Acceptance of Polypropylene Products
Bikash Bepari, Tanumoy Kolay, Kamal Nayan, Subham Mishra

48. Use of Visual Analytics and Durometer in Risk Reduction of Foot Problems in Diabetes
Vinaytosh Mishra, Anubha Rautela, B. Manjunatha, Cherian Samuel, S. K. Sharma, A. Mishra

49. On the Complexities in Machining Titanium Alloys
Paramjit Singh, Harish Pungotra, Nirmal S. Kalsi

50. Modeling, Analysis and Trajectory Planning of a 5 Degree of Freedom Robotic Arm for a Transmission Line Crossing Robot
C. M. Shruthi, A. P. Sudheer, M. L. Joy

51. Design and Modelling of Dual Faceplate Centrifugal Casting Equipment for Manufacturing of Turbine Bearing
Saumil Desai, Saurin Sheth, Purvi Chauhan

52. Design and Control of Tendon Driven Robotic Hand for Prosthesis Applications
Roshan Kumar Hota, Arvind Ahirwar, Cheruvu Shiv Kumar

53. Stabilization of Posture of Humanoid Using PID Controller in Gazebo Simulator Using Robot Operating System (ROS)
V. Madhu Babu, G. V. V. Surya Kiran, S. K. Sameer, Roshan Kumar Hota, Cheruvu Shiv Kumar

54. Robotic Picking of Cylindrical Fuel Pellets from a Boat Using 3D Range Sensor
Rahul Jain, Abhishek Jaju, Namita Singh, Sanjeev Sharma, Prabir K. Pal

55. Swachh-Bharat Bot: A Sweeping Robot
Swapnil Jogal, Kamal Sharma

56. Force Sensitive Robotic Gripper
Meher Tabassum, D. D. Ray

57. Electron Beam Melting of Steel Plates: Temperature Measurement Using Thermocouples and Prediction Through Finite Element Analysis
Debasish Das, Dilip Kumar Pratihar, Gour Gopal Roy

58. Design and Analysis Towards Successful Development of a Tele-Operated Mobile Robot for Underground Coal Mines
Dip N. Ray, Riddhi Das, Bijo Sebastian, Biplob Roy, Somajyoti Majumder

59. Design-of-Experiments (DOE) to Compute the Effect of Chromium Abrasives in Kerosene Oil as Dielectric of EDM of OHNS Die Steel
Kamal Sabharwal, Paramjit Singh

60. CFD Modeling for Slurry Flow Through Bends and Straight Pipe Line
Arvind Kumar

61. Role and Significance of Visualisation in Product Design at Prototyping Stage
Sawankumar Naik, Ravi Terkar

62. Positional Analysis of a DC Brushed Encoder Motor Using Ziegler-Nichols Algorithm
Priyam Anilkumar Parikh, Saurin Sheth, Trupal Patel

63. A Hybrid Approach to Motion Planning for Stepping over and Obstacle Avoidance in Humanoids
Hari Prasanth, A. P. Sudheer

64. Web Based Simulation and Remote Triggered Laboratory for Robots
A. T. Navaraja, Neha Jain, Debashree Sengupta, C. S. Kumar

65. Modular Robotic Assistance in Cluttered Environments: A Broad-Spectrum of Industrial Applications
Satwinder Singh, Akshit Kaplish, Ekta Singla

66. A Benchmarking Model for Indian Service Industries
Bhupender Singh, Sandeep Grover, Vikram Singh

67. Optimal Design of a Production System
P. K. Arora, Abid Haleem, M. K. Singh, Harish Kumar, D. P. Singh

68. Modelling and Analysis of a Novel Ancillary Braking System for All Terrain Vehicle
Amitansu Pattanaik, Nirbhay Jain

69. Nonlinear Tracking Control of Parallel Manipulator Dynamics with Intelligent Gain Tuning Scheme
K. V. Varalakshmi, J. Srinivas

70. Study of Joining Different Types of Polymers by Friction Stir Welding
Nitin Panaskar, Ravi Terkar

71. Single Point Incremental Forming Using Flexible Die
Deepesh Panjwani, Prashant K. Jain, M. K. Samal, J. J. Roy, Debanik Roy, Puneet Tandon

72. Hilbert Curve Based Toolpath for FDM Process
Saquib Shaikh, Narendra Kumar, Prashant K. Jain, Puneet Tandon

73. Development of Edge Processing and Drawing Algorithms for a 6 Axis Industrial Robot
G. Kalaiarasan, A. Tony Thomas, C. Kirubha, B. Saravanan

74. Experimental Investigation and Fuzzy Modelling of Flatness and Surface Roughness for WCB Material Using Face Milling Operation
Saurin Sheth, P. M. George

75. A Retrospective Investigation of Different Uncertainty of Measurement Estimation Approaches
Harish Kumar, P. K. Arora, Girija Moona, D. P. Singh, Jasveer Singh, Anil Kumar

76. Design of Automatic Fuel Filling System Using a Mechatronics Approach
Saurin Sheth, Kavit H. Patel, Harsh Patel

77. A Framework for Evaluation of Environmental Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Industry
Geo Raju, Harpreet Singh, Prabir Sarkar, Ekta Singla

78. Aero-Structure Interaction for Mechanical Integration of HP Compressor Blades in a Gas Engine Rotor
N. Vinayaka, Nilotpal Banerjee, B. S. Ajay Kumar, Kumar K. Gowda

79. Appraisement of Mass Customization Capability Level Using Multi-grade Fuzzy Approach
Jayant K. Purohit, M. L. Mittal, Milind Kumar Sharma, Sameer Mittal

80. Analysis of Solar Ejector–Jet Refrigeration System Using Eco-Friendly Material R1234yf
Gaurav, Raj Kumar

81. Numerical Investigation of Thermohydraulics Performance in Elliptical Twisted Duct Heat Exchanger
Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Himadri Chattopadhyay, Tarun Kanti Pal, Anirban Roy

82. Erratum to: TiC, W2C Reinforced Ti-W MMC Coating Developed on Ti-6Al-4V Substrate Through Laser Cladding
Parth Gattani, Barun Haldar, Adil Azeem, Partha Saha

Keywords: Engineering, Robotics and Automation, Manufacturing, Machines, Tools, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design