Machines, an international, peer-reviewed Open Access journal. Dear Colleagues, The reliability of mechatronic systems and its machine elements is a key aspect in engineering design, which will become even more important in the future due to the complexity of ...
The special issue "Energy Storage Systems and Power Conversion Electronics for E-Transportation and Smart Grid" on MDPI Energies presents 20 accepted papers, with authors from North and South America, Asia, Europe and Africa, related to the emerging trends in energy storage and power conversion electronic …
Mechatronics as a science is a synergic combination of mechanical engineering, electronic control, and software design in product development and manufacturing processes. To understand how the field of knowledge that incorporates mechatronics in innovative products, given that it is not in itself a basic engineering discipline but an integration of …
The purpose of this Special Issue is to publish high-quality research papers, as well as review articles, addressing recent advances on systems, processes, and materials for work safety, health, and environment. Original, high-quality contributions that have not yet been published, or that are not currently under review by other journals or …
5 · 3. Thermal energy storage. Thermal energy storage is used particularly in buildings and industrial processes. It involves storing excess energy – typically surplus energy from renewable sources, or waste heat – to be used later for heating, cooling or power generation. Liquids – such as water – or solid material - such as sand or rocks ...
Standard G-IoT systems and smart IoT farm kits cost $123 and $100, respectively ( Rayhana et al., 2020 ). Cumulatively, it would cost about $1,500 to integrate intelligent systems in a greenhouse structure. On the other hand, there are varied concerns about the suitability of IoT systems in certain greenhouse.
Energy storage and renewable energy sources are critical for addressing the growing global energy demand and reducing the negative environmental …
AI techniques are beginning to be used in various applications, including smart machine tools, intelligent manufacturing, cyber–physical systems, mechanical components prognosis, and smart sensors. Several AI algorithms are used to operate advanced machine tools and achieve accurate results [ 134 ].
Advanved mechatronic systems include but are not limited to aircrafts, vehicles, ships, intelligent manufacturing tools, robots, medical and healthcare machinery, power machinery, and other field machines with modern mechanical equipment, key components, and core control units. The scopes of study are broad and uniform, covering …
The goal of this paper is to review current methods of energy harvesting, while focusing on piezoelectric energy harvesting. The piezoelectric energy harvesting technique is based on the materials'' property of generating an electric field when a mechanical force is applied. This phenomenon is known as the direct piezoelectric effect. …
PCMs have been used for several years, mainly for the storage of thermal energy [], in the construction [] and in the textile fields [], and only recently they approached to the food sector []. Whatever the field of application, phase change materials must have some thermal, physical, kinetic properties and satisfy some economic aspects which are …
Rapid development Since 1978, CEE has become China''s centre for innovation in energy sciences and technologies, and a hub for international exchange. • Five research institutes, covering ...
MITEI''s three-year Future of Energy Storage study explored the role that energy storage can play in fighting climate change and in the global adoption of clean energy grids. …
Video. MITEI''s three-year Future of Energy Storage study explored the role that energy storage can play in fighting climate change and in the global adoption of clean energy grids. Replacing fossil fuel-based power generation with power generation from wind and solar resources is a key strategy for decarbonizing electricity.
Funding for UK/South Korea bilateral collaboration on smart energy innovation - closed. Reflecting a shared interest in innovation to help to secure a smarter, efficient energy system, the UK and ...
Mechatronic engineers work in all aspects of the development of the smart machine – from design and testing right through to manufacture. You could work in industries like robotics, medical and assistive technology, human-machine interaction, manufacturing, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles and education. Career options include:
As a national high-tech enterprise introduced by Hangzhou, HANGZHOU INNOVER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (short for INNOVER), founded in 1991, is located in Binjiang District, Hangzhou …
Energy Storage. The Office of Electricity''s (OE) Energy Storage Division accelerates bi-directional electrical energy storage technologies as a key component of the future-ready grid. The Division supports applied materials development to identify safe, low-cost, and earth-abundant elements that enable cost-effective long-duration storage.
Power-consuming machines convert mechanical energy to another form, thereby absorbing energy. Vehicles transfer mechanical energy into movement, thereby consuming power. Examples of mechatronic electrical power-generating machines are brushless DC motors with electronic commutation or speed-controlled asynchronous and …
Abstract. Implementing energy-efficient techniques and adopting renewable energy technology are essential for facilitating the shift towards a sustainable energy system. This chapter thoroughly examines a range of technologies and tactics that can be employed to improve energy efficiency and encourage the adoption of renewable energy …
4 Developing Smart Machines Machines, ancient and modern, are tools to serve our needs. For eons they have carried out a huge variety of tasks, from manufacturing goods, to transporting people around, to helping us decipher the natural world, to simply ...
Departament of Innovation Engineering, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy Interests: design and testing of IoT-based electronic systems; smart remote control of facilities; electronic systems for automation and …
As the world transitions to sustainable energy systems, integrating renewable energy, smart grid technology, energy storage, and energy security becomes more critical (Maka & Alabid, 2022). To fulfill the world''s energy needs sustainably by 2030, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that annual investment in renewable …
Mechatronic engineering improves component integration, yielding smaller machines that perform better and cost less to build and support (see Figure 1). Developing a mechatronic team demands top-down strategies and a synergistic view of engineering design tools, drive systems, and control design. Before a mechatronics approach is in …
The purpose of this research is to advance the creation of smart energy systems and the sustainable development of society in two ways: i) Smart energy …
The discussion into mechanical storage technologies throughout this book has entailed technologically simple, yet effective energy storage methods. All …
PDF | On Mar 23, 2018, Andrea Colantoni and others published Smart Machines, Remote Sensing, Precision Farming, Processes, Mechatronic, Materials and Policies for Safety and Health Aspects ...
3.1 Teleoperated Robots These systems are composed of two synchronized robotic systems (often called as leader-follower robotic systems, or leader and follower robotic consoles) that communicate over a communication channel (see Avgousti et al. (2016); Niemeyer et al. (2016); Farooq et al. (2017); Evans et al. (2018); Hooshiar et al. (2019) and references …
However, some common tasks and responsibilities of a mechatronics engineer include: System Design and Integration: Mechatronics engineers design and integrate mechanical components, electronic sensors, actuators, and control systems to create innovative and intelligent machines or systems. They ensure that all components work together ...
The Special Issue will cover a wide range of disciplines, including mechatronic systems, robotics and advanced machines, automation and control systems, new energy systems, and manufacturing systems. It particularly welcomes those emerging methodologies and techniques which bridge theoretical studies and applications in …
The building sector is one of the largest contributors to the world''s total energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Advancements in building energy technologies have played a critical role in enhancing the …
The energy grid is where these crises meet, and the creation of a smart grid is vital in delivering energy resources in the face of supply disruptions while optimizing usage for a healthier planet. However, converting our current energy grid structures to this new model is a complex endeavor, requiring a systemic way of thinking and an open, collaborative …