CARNEGIE MELLON Department of Electrical and Computer EngineerJ Manufacturing Mechatronics Using a Recursive Mask and Deposit ( MD ) Process
A new technology for manufacturing mechatronics is described. The technique is based on recursive masking and deposition of thermally sprayed materials. Using these methods, structures can be created that embed and interconnect electronic components, resulting in highly integrated mechatronic devices. A simple, electromechanical artifact was designed and produced to assess the feasibility of these techniques. The details and limitations of this project are discussed and areas of future research are identified which are aimed at realizing the full potential of this emerging manufacturing process.
A Framework for Thermal Spray Shape Deposition: The MD* System
Abstrnct This paper present.s t.he framework for a solid-freeform-fabrication syst.em based on thermal spray shape deposition t.o build mult.i-mat.erial st.ruct.ures by incremen tal build-up of t.hin cross-sect.ional layers. The basis of theMD* System (recursively, Mask and Deposit.) is to spray each layer using disposable masks to shape each layer. A thermal spray approach has the potential to build dense parts with desirable mechanical properties. Metal. ceramic, plastic, laminate, and composite structures can be deposited. Since l11asking enables selective deposition wit.hin a layer, complet.e assemblies composed of different mat.erials can be creat.ed in a single process. For example, int.egrated electronic/mechanical structures are feasible.
A STUDY ON ORGANIZED RETAILING AND ITS CHALLENGES AND RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICES
India is becoming most favored retail destination in the world. Today retail sector contributing 10% to countryâ€™s GDP. Indian retail industry is ranked among the ten largest retail markets in the world. The change of attitudes of Indian consumers and the emergence of organized retail formats have transformed the face of retailing in India. Organized retailing offers huge potential for future growth of retailing in India. This paper provides information about the growth of retailing in India. And also focuses on the challenges faced by organized retail sector in India. It also emphasize on major players of retailers in India and customer services provided by the retailers. This paper also deals with various retail formats and the opportunities for the growth of retail industry in India and also provides some suggestions to overcome the challenges.