International Journal of Automation Technology, Volume 18

Volume 18, Number 1, January 2024

Special Issue on On-Machine and In-Process Measurement for Smart and Precision Manufacturing

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  Yasuhiro Takaya, Wei Gao:
  Editorial: On-Machine and In-Process Measurement for Smart and Precision Manufacturing. 3
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  Jiucheng Wu, Yifan Hong, Dong Wook Shin, Ryo Sato, Lue Quan, Hiraku Matsukuma, Wei Gao:
  On-Machine Calibration of Pitch Deviations of a Linear Scale Grating by Using a Differential Angle Sensor. 4-10
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  Masaki Michihata, Shotaro Kadoya, Satoru Takahashi:
  Diameter Measurement for Micro-Spheres via Coherent Scanning Interferometry with Reference to Gauge Block. 11-17
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  Nozomu Takahiro, Yuki Shimizu:
  A Technique for Estimating the Pitch of Interference Fringe Patterns for Pattern Exposure in a Non-Orthogonal One-Axis Lloyd's Mirror Interferometer. 18-25
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  Junichi Kouguchi, Shingo Tajima, Hayato Yoshioka:
  Machine-Learning-Based Model Parameter Identification for Cutting Force Estimation. 26-38
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  Takeshi Hashigaya, Masaru Kino, Keisuke Takahashi, Mikio Kurita:
  High-Precision Grinding of Thin and Large Optical Workpieces with the Kinematic Support. 39-46
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  Thitipat Permpatdechakul, Panart Khajornrungruang, Keisuke Suzuki, Aran Blattler, Jiraphan Inthiam:
  Experimental In-Situ Observatory on Brownian Motion Behavior of 105 nm Sized Silica Particles During Chemical Mechanical Polishing of 4H-SiC by an Evanescent Field. 47-57
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  Tsutomu Uenohara, Makoto Yasuda, Yasuhiro Mizutani, Yasuhiro Takaya:
  Shock Wave Detection for In-Process Depth Measurement in Laser Ablation Using a Photonic Nanojet. 58-65
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  Kento Tokuchi, Mikio Kurita, Keisuke Takahashi:
  Measurement of a Freeform Surface by Dragging Three Point Method Along with a Circular Path. 66-76
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  Eiki Okuyama, Takato Fukuda:
  Roundness Profile Measurement Using a Combination Method of Three-Point Method for Roundness Profile Measurement and Integration Method for Straightness Profile Measurement. 77-83
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  Hiraku Matsukuma, Masashi Nagaoka, Hisashi Hirose, Ryo Sato, Yuki Shimizu, Wei Gao:
  Repetition Frequency Control of a Mid-Infrared Ultrashort Pulse Laser. 84-91
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  Satoshi Itakura, Tsutomu Uenohara, Yasuhiro Mizutani, Yasuhiro Takaya:
  Phase Retrieval Algorithm for Surface Topography Measurement Using Multi-Wavelength Scattering Spectroscopy. 92-103
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  Jun Ito, Shin Usuki:
  Measurement and Control of Body Pressure Towards Smart Bed System. 104-111

Regular Papers

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  Tsuyoshi Yamada, Ryo Inada, Kazuhisa Ito:
  Designing a Model Predictive Controller for Displacement Control of Axial Piston Pump. 113-127
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  Hidetake Tanaka, Yuuki Nishimura, Tatsuki Ikari, Emir Yilmaz:
  Fundamental Study of Press Molding Method for CFRP Preform Using a 3D Printer. 128-134
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  Yigedeb Abay, Toshiya Kaihara, Daisuke Kokuryo:
  A Discrete-Event Simulation Study of Multi-Objective Sales and Operation Planning Under Demand Uncertainty: A Case of the Ethiopian Automotive Industry. 135-145

Volume 18, Number 2, March 2024

Special Issue on Abrasive Technology for High-Precision and High-Efficiency Machining of High-Performance Materials

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  Hirofumi Suzuki, Minoru Ota, Hiroyuki Kodama, Tatsuya Furuki:
  Editorial: Abrasive Technology for High-Precision and High-Efficiency Machining of High-Performance Materials. 159-160
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  Kai Egashira, Ryota Honda, Keishi Yamaguchi, Minoru Ota:
  Ultrasonic-Assisted Grinding of Microholes Using Ultrasmall-Diameter Cemented WC Tools. 161-168
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  Sora Hamamoto, Toshiki Hirogaki, Eiichi Aoyama, Kazuna Fujiwara, Masashi Taketani:
  Investigation of Drilling Holes in CFRP for Aircraft Using cBN Electroplated Ball End Mill Using Helical Interpolation Motion. 169-180
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  Tatsuya Furuki, Tomoki Nagai, Koichi Nishigaki, Takashi Suda, Hiroyuki Kousaka:
  In Situ Evaluation of Drill Wear Using Tool Image Captured on Machining Center. 181-188
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  Yasutake Haramiishi, Tsuyoshi Shimizu:
  Evaluation of Abrasive Grain Distribution of the Grinding Belt Based on Modified Information Entropy. 189-197
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  Kenichiro Imai:
  Effect of Radial Directional Vibration-Assisted Ductile-Mode Grinding of Al₂O₃ Ceramics. 198-205
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  Yuki Manabe, Taichi Yamamoto, Taichi Ueda, Toshiki Hirogaki, Eiichi Aoyama:
  Study on Temporary Unloading for Chatter Vibration Suppression Using Fixed Superabrasive Polishing Stone with Five-Joint Closed-Link Small Robot and Voice Coil Motor Thrust Control. 206-215
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  Mitsugu Yamaguchi, Kotaro Kushima, Shuuji Inagaki, Masao Tsuji, Tatsuaki Furumoto:
  Finishing Characteristics with Free Abrasive Grains and Cooling Performance of Internal Channels with Different Cross-Sectional Geometries. 216-224
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  Kazutoshi Katahira, Shinya Morita:
  Influence of Abrasive Grain Protrusion on High-Quality Machining of Cemented Carbide Using PCD Ball End Mills. 225-231
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  Ryunosuke Sato, Yanhua Zou, Taiki Koma:
  Experimental Investigation of a Fixed-Abrasive Machining with Magnetic Brush for Ti-6Al-4V ELI Alloy. 232-239
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  Daisetsu Toh, Kodai Takeda, Kiyoto Kayao, Yuji Ohkubo, Kazuto Yamauchi, Yasuhisa Sano:
  High-Efficiency Polishing of Polymer Surface Using Catalyst-Referred Etching. 240-247

Regular Papers

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  Ryo Sato, Tao Liu, Satoru Maehara, Ryota Okimura, Hiraku Matsukuma, Wei Gao:
  Design of an Optical Head with Two Phase-Shifted Interference Signals for Direction Detection of Small Displacement in an Absolute Surface Encoder. 249-256
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  Tatsuhiro Hiramitsu, Yuuki Miyake, Hiroaki Seki, Tokuo Tsuji:
  Drive Characteristics of Air-Cylinder-Type Artificial Muscle in Annular Bending. 257-264
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  Eduardo Gonzalez-Sanchez, Davide Saccardo, Paulo Borges Esteves, Michal Kuffa, Konrad Wegener:
  Automatic Characterization of WEDM Single Craters Through AI Based Object Detection. 265-275
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  Akira Mizutsu, Yuki Okumura, Atsushi Ueda, Shunki Yamamoto, Tomokazu Takahashi, Masato Suzuki, Seiji Aoyagi, Toshio Nagashima, Makoto Chiyonobu, Hideki Nishikawa, Fumio Sudo, Toshiyuki Ohdaira, Satoshi Seshimo:
  Effects of Mosquito-Imitated Microneedle's Reciprocating Rotations on Puncture Resistance Forces - Evaluations by Puncturing Experiments and Nonlinear FEM Analyses -. 276-286
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  Yukie Nagai, Hikaru Tanaya:
  Leaf Reconstruction Based on Gaussian Mixture Model from Point Clouds of Leaf Boundaries and Veins. 287-294
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  Xuan Wang, Guodong Li, Hua Yu, Zhigang Xue:
  Compliant Control Technology of Manipulator. 295-301
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  Kurnianingsih, Retno Widyowati, Achmad Fahrul Aji, Eri Sato-Shimokawara, Takenori Obo, Naoyuki Kubota:
  Unsupervised Anomaly Detection for IoT-Driven Multivariate Time Series on Moringa Leaf Extraction. 302-315
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  Amin Suharjono:
  Energy Balanced Self-Organizing Networks Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Internet of Things. 316-322

Volume 18, Number 3, May 2024

Special Issue on Advanced Metal Cutting Technologies

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  Hiroyuki Sasahara, Takashi Matsumura:
  Editorial: Advanced Metal Cutting Technologies. 331
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  Yuzuha Ochi, Masatoshi Usui, Hiroyuki Sasahara:
  Influence of Reverse Finishing on Characteristics of Drilling Surface. 332-341
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  Kazuki Kaneko, Arisa Kudo, Takanori Waizumi, Jun Shimizu, Libo Zhou, Hirotaka Ojima, Teppei Onuki:
  Practical Method for Identifying Model Parameters for Machining Error Simulation in End Milling Through Sensor-Less Monitoring and On-Machine Measurement. 342-351
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  Masahiro Hagino:
  Development of Machining Device with Real-Time Visualization of Boundary Surface on Tool Rake Face and Cutting Chip. 352-357
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  Hideharu Kato, Kazuya Matsumoto, Yukio Ito, Shigehiko Sakamoto, Hitoshi Sumiya:
  Milling of TiBbm₂ Particle Reinforced High-Modulus Steel. 358-365
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  Hidetake Tanaka, Ryuta Kuboshima:
  Electrical Discharge-Assisted Turning for UD CFRP Under Low Voltage Condition. 366-373
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  Toshifumi Atsuta, Hidenori Yoshimura, Takashi Matsumura:
  Inner Modulation Controlled Process for Suppression of Chatter Vibration in Double Inserts Turning. 374-381
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  Ryo Sakamoto, Ryutaro Tanaka, Isaí Espinoza-Torres, Israel Martínez-Ramírez, Katsuhiko Sekiya, Keiji Yamada:
  Prediction of Surface Roughness Components in Turning with Single Point Tool - Measurement of Tool Edge Contour and Prediction of its Position During Cutting -. 382-389
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  Hirotaka Satoh, Keito Nakamae, Takehiro Sasaki, Hiroshi Nanjo, Ryuta Nakamura, Takayuki Kusumi, Yoichi Akagami, Masahiko Yoshino:
  Durability Test of Microtome Blades with the High-Precision Tissue-Sectioning Machine. 390-399
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  Toshiyuki Obikawa, Wataru Matsumoto, Mamoru Hayashi, Chikara Morigo:
  Boiling of Coolant Near the Cutting Edge in High Speed Machining of Difficult-to-Cut Materials. 400-405
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  Takashi Matsumura, Yusuke Akao, Shoichi Tamura:
  Evaluation Approach for Residual Stress in Drilling of Aluminum Alloy. 406-416
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  Shoichi Tamura, Kota Okamura, Daisuke Uetake, Takashi Matsumura:
  Effect of Strain Hardening on Burr Control in Drilling of Austenitic Stainless Steel. 417-425

Regular Papers

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  Miku Fukatsu, Shin Yoshizawa, Hiroshi Takemura, Hideo Yokota:
  Bilateral Half-Box Image Filtering. 427-432
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  Tatsuki Ikari, Hidetake Tanaka:
  Feasibility Study of Single-Point Incremental Forming for Discontinuous-Fiber CFRP Using Oil-Bath Heating. 433-443
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  Takamaru Suzuki, Toshiki Hirogaki, Eiichi Aoyama:
  Improving Machined Accuracy Under a Constant Feed Speed Vector at the End-Milling Point by Estimating Machining Force in Tool Approach. 444-452

Volume 18, Number 4, July 2024

Special Issue on Recent Advanced Manufacturing Science and Technology

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  Takashi Matsumura, Norikazu Suzuki:
  Editorial: Recent Advanced Manufacturing Science and Technology. 461-462
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  Tong Zhang, Masahiko Onosato, Fumiki Tanaka:
  Continuous Representation of Machining Processes Using 4-Dimensional Geometric Models -Cutter-Workpiece Engagement Analysis and Processing Surface Estimation in Spatio-Temporal Space -. 463-471
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  Shota Matsui, Nobutoshi Ozaki, Toshiki Hirogaki, Eiichi Aoyama, Ryo Matsuda:
  Influence of Pilot Hole and Work Material Hardness on Thread Milling with a Wireless Holder System. 472-482
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  Shinya Moriyama, Takanori Yazawa, Tatsuki Otsubo, Koichiro Harada:
  Initial Wear of Fixed Diamond Wire Tool -Effect of Slurry Assisted Slicing on Machining Mechanism -. 483-492
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  Tomoya Suzuki, Toshitake Tateno:
  Tool Path Design of Metal Powder Extrusion in Additive Manufacturing for Suppressing Shape Error Caused During Sintering. 493-502
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  Tadaaki Naruki, Kenichi Suzuki, Hideharu Kato, Shigehiko Sakamoto, Masahiro Seto, Jin Katayama, Takayuki Oka:
  Effect of Different Feed Rates on Chip Evacuation in Drilling of Lead-Free Brass with a Small-Diameter Drill. 503-512
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  Taisei Kato, Ryo Morisaki, Takahiro Yamazaki, Chiemi Oka, Junpei Sakurai, Seiichi Hata:
  Prototype of Parallel Plate Type Fast Atom Beam Source and its Improvement of Irradiation Characteristics. 513-520
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  Takuto Wakasa, Kazuki Fujiwara, Jun Taniguchi:
  Fabrication of Rose Petal Surface Using Release-Coated UV-Curable Resin via Ultraviolet Nanoimprint Lithography. 521-527
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  Kanna Omae, Takahiro Yamazaki, Kohya Sano, Chiemi Oka, Junpei Sakurai, Seiichi Hata:
  Effect of Noise on Accuracy of Grain Size Evaluation by Magnetic Barkhausen Noise Analysis. 528-536
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  Takahiro Ohashi:
  Scrap Float Detection in a Blanking Die Set with Multiple Retrofit Accelerometers Using the Mahalanobis-Taguchi System. 537-543

Regular Papers

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  Ryo Sato, Kuangyi Li, Masaki Michihata, Satoru Takahashi, Wei Gao:
  Advanced Sensing and Machine Learning Technologies for Intelligent Measurement in Smart and Precision Manufacturing. 545-580

Volume 18, Number 5, September 2024

Special Issue on Advanced Three-Dimensional Digital Geometry Processing

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  Yukie Nagai, Satoshi Kanai:
  Editorial: Advanced Three-Dimensional Digital Geometry Processing. 589-590
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  Kenjiro T. Miura, Rudrusamy U. Gobithaasan:
  Log-Aesthetic Curves and Similarity Geometry. 591-602
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  Riho Akiyama, Hiroaki Date, Satoshi Kanai, Kazushige Yasutake:
  Ceiling Equipment Extraction from TLS Point Clouds for Reflected Ceiling Plan Creation. 603-612
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  Nobuyuki Umezu, Masatomo Inui:
  Lossy Compression of Z-Map Based Shape Models Using Daubechies Wavelet Transform and Quickselect. 613-620
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  Truc Thanh Ho, Ariyo Kanno, Yuji Matsuoka, Masahiko Sekine, Tsuyoshi Imai, Koichi Yamamoto, Takaya Higuchi:
  Robustness of Structure from Motion Accuracy/Precision Against the Non-Optimality in Analysis Settings: Case Study in Constant-Pitch Flight Design. 621-631
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  Shin Yoshizawa, Takashi Michikawa, Hideo Yokota:
  Topological Delaunay Graph for Efficient 3D Binary Image Analysis. 632-650
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  Keita Matsunaga, Naoya Samata, Junta Kono, Yukie Nagai:
  Surface Extraction by Accurate Fitting of Primitive Shapes to X-Ray Computed Tomography Scan Data. 651-658
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  Yukie Nagai:
  Modeling Algorithms for Empowering Automated Manufacturing with Industrial X-Ray Computed Tomography. 659-669

Regular Papers

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  Guangda Lu, Xinlin Liu, Qiuyue Zhang, Zhuangzhuang Zhao, Runze Li, Zheng Li:
  Design and Analysis of Rehabilitation Evaluation System for Finger Rehabilitation Robot. 671-678
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  Ken Okamoto, Koichi Morishige:
  C-Space-Based Toolpath Generation for Five-Axis Controlled Machining with Special Tools. 679-687
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  Teerayut Cordkaew, Jun'ichi Kaneko, Takeyuki Abe:
  Analysis of the Relationship Between Process Parameters and Microhardness for the Finishing Process by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Combined with the FSB Tool of Austenitic Stainless Steel 316L. 688-701
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  To Ming Terence Woo, Alex Kootsookos, Firoz Alam:
  Development of a Compression Test Method for Badminton Shuttlecock Feathers. 702-711
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  Koki Jimbo, Tohru Shitani, Satoshi Nakajima, Shinya Morita:
  Design Optimization of Continuous Fiber Arrangement Using Lamination Parameters in Material Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing. 712-720

Volume 18, Number 6, November 2024

The Best Paper Award 2024

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  Editorial Office:
  Editorial: Congratulations! The Best Paper Award 2024. 731-733

Special Issue on Design and Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability

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  Yuya Mitake, Yasushi Umeda:
  Editorial: Design and Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability. 735-736
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  Antonio Isopp, Marlon Philipp, Johannes Weyer, Aaron Zilt:
  Exploring Differing Perspectives on Sustainability and Corresponding Strategies in German Automotive Companies. 737-746
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  Michinori Uwasu, Masashi Kuroda, Yukari Fuchigami, Keishiro Hara:
  Time Framing and SDGs: Can Imaginary Future Generations Alter People's Perceptions and Attitudes? 747-753
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  Nathasit Gerdsri, Phoemsak Suksiri, Tunyawat Somjaitaweeporn, Temsiri Sapsaman:
  Robotics and Automation Roadmap: Thailand Perspectives. 754-763
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  Hidenori Murata, Ryusho Kitagawa, Yuji Toshihiro, Hideki Kobayashi:
  Hybrid Simulation Model of Lifecycle Simulation and Replacement Simulation Considering Carbon Lock-In by Coal-Fired Power Plants. 764-773
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  Tomoyuki Tamura, Ryota Odagaki, Yusuke Kishita, Yasushi Umeda, Gaku Miyake, Genichiro Matsuda, Akio Tajima:
  A Method for Simulating an Information System with Life Cycle Simulation. 774-785
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  Takeru Ibi, Hidenori Murata, Hideki Kobayashi:
  Regional Comparison of Attachment Strategies for Designing Long-Life Products. 786-793
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  Yuna Seo:
  Analyzing Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction with Organic Coffee in E-Commerce. 794-801

Regular Papers

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  Shogo Takesue, Tatsuro Morita:
  Effects of Surface Treatment and Morphology on Static and Fatigue Strengths of Adhesively Bonded Steel Plate. 803-811
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  Mizuki Uematsu, Kazuya Kato, Kota Watanabe, Tomoya Watanobe, Wataru Natsu:
  Cutting Tool Monitoring Technology Using Wireless Acoustic Emission Sensor. 812-820