Multi-Point Fluid-Dynamic Shape Optimization for Turbomachinery

This work sets out the creation, verification and demonstration of an automated end-to-end tool for the multi-point fluid-dynamic optimization of turbomachinery. Taking into account multiple operating conditions during optimization aims to benefit the overall performance of turbomachines which are characterized by off-design operation and to...

Microvibration test bench for tiny reaction wheels

Reaction wheels are often the main contributor to microvibrations on satellites. These vibrations are a source of pointing errors and therefore need to be limited as much as possible. The miniaturization trend in the space industry and universities fostered the production of very small reaction wheels, suited to Cubesat and PocketQube scales. A...

Digital Tunnel Twin: Enriching the Maintenance and Operation of Dutch Tunnels

The objective of this research is to explore the possibilities in the use of digital twins towards the maintenance and operation of tunnels. This is explored by looking at the end users of the technology, to profile their needs and requirements and consider a digital twin design that focuses on this. This research is the start of a human centred...

Development and application of a Multidisciplinary Design Optimisation sizing platform for the conceptual design of hypersonic long-range transport aircraft

With the global increase in passenger traffic and growing popularity of long-haul routes over the Asia Pacific region and Atlantic Ocean, the possibility for hypersonic transport could become an attractive option to reduce flight time over long distance from 16-20 hours down to around 4-5 hours. In this thesis, a Multi-Disciplinary Optimisation...

Scalability in LoRaWAN

This work is a study into the channel throughput produced by a single channel LoRaWAN gateway under various traffic load conditions. The use of CSMA protocols has been proposed in heavy traffic conditions when ALOHA protocol starts to fail. Three network scenarios - Centralized, Distributed and Hybrid were envisioned in which p-CSMA and np-CSMA...

Digital Plaster: Enabling 3D Scanning and Printing Workflows in Orthotics

The orthotics industry is ready to move towards a digital workflow but existing CAD software does not meet the industry’s needs.<br/><br/>Digital Plaster is a CAD solution for translating 3D hand scans into 3D-printed orthoses.

Design with Hands: A haptic feedback device for a virtual reality dataglove

This report describes the creation of a haptic feedback device for virtual reality computer aided design applications using the Manus VR Gloves.

Model Based Definition in shipbuilding. Improving the information flow of the secondary steel process in shipbuilding with the use of Model Based Definition: A design science approach.

Digitalization helps companies to become more efficient, therefore new developments should be followed closely. One of these developments is the use of 3D models. An increasing amount of information can be processed by the 3D models. This research will look into one of these developments: Model Based Definition. With Model Based Definition (MBD)...

Solid CAD Geometries in a Spatial DBMS: An Application in the Petrochemical Industry

Fugro GeoServices is currently storing their CAD models of the Petrochemical Industry as attributes of 2D lines in a spatial DBMS. This solution works well for web visualization, but not for performing analyses in 3D. The main objective of this graduation project is to create a 3D spatial DBMS with solid CAD geometries as input. The difficulty...

Developing an educational approach to the practice of shaping 3D objects

The goal of this thesis is to investigate the effect of digital design media on the design process of the industrial designer, and the designing of physical objects. Thereupon an educational approach to the practice of shaping objects was developed, which integrates theory about creativity, design methodology, and the application of new...

Tra-digital Hybrids: Using digital fabrication to create a hybrid design for developing countries

Can improved technology make a difference in under-served communities to improve the existing build environment in a cultural sustainable way and make possible endogenous solutions? The technical research paper highlights the technical research done to answer this particular question. The research, that focuses on technical solutions to serve...

A breakthrough concept in large format printing: Reinventing the large format printer by means of reverse innovation from emerging markets

Océ, world leader in professional printing enjoys making big innovation steps. Designing products with great quality, reliability and user-friendly design. Océ is serving the professional large format CAD printing market with the excellent PlotWave 300 product. Unfortunately, SME’s in emerging markets can not afford the printer. Océ also wants...

How Dassault Systèmes Benelux can enhance the acceptance of its PLM software solutions in product design offices?

Dassault Systèmes (“DS”) is a leading company focused on 3D design and Product Lifecycle Management (“PLM”) software. PLM is the process of managing the entire lifecycle of a product starting from its conceptual creation, through design and manufacture, to its service and disposal. PLM integrates people, data and processes with business systems...