International Journal of Automation Technology, Volume 12

Volume 12, Number 1, January 2018

Special Issue on Nanosensing and Microsensing

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  Reo Kometani, Sunao Ishihara:
  Editorial: Nanosensing and Microsensing. 3
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  Kiyoshi Matsumoto, Isao Shimoyama:
  MEMS Sensor Devices with a Piezo-Resistive Cantilever. 4-14
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  Naoki Inomata, Masaya Toda, Takahito Ono:
  Microfabricated Temperature-Sensing Devices Using a Microfluidic Chip for Biological Applications. 15-23
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  Manoharan Muruganathan, Fumihiro Seto, Hiroshi Mizuta:
  Graphene Nanomechanical Resonator Mass Sensing of Mixed H₂/Ar Gas. 24-28
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  Yusuke Shiomi, Yoshikazu Hirai, Osamu Tabata, Toshiyuki Tsuchiya:
  High-Yield Bridged Assembly of ssDNA-Modified SWCNT Using Dielectrophoresis. 29-36
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  Yuko Ueno, Kazuaki Furukawa:
  On-Chip FRET Graphene Aptasensor. 37-44
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  Toshiya Sakata:
  In Vitro Diagnostic Device with a Bio-Coupled Gate Field Effect Transistor. 45-51
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  Taira Kajisa, Toshiya Sakata:
  Bioanalytical Method Based on Extended-Gate Field-Effect Transistor Modified by Self-Assembled Monolayer. 52-63
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  Takuro Tajima, Masahito Nakamura, Yujiro Tanaka, Michiko Seyama:
  Advances in Noninvasive Glucose Sensing Enabled by Photonics, Acoustics, and Microwaves. 64-72
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  Hiroki Ashiba:
  V-Trench Biosensor: Microfluidic Plasmonic Biosensing Platform. 73-78
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  Koji Sugano:
  Nanotemplate-Guided Self-Assembly of Gold Nanoparticles and its Application to Plasmonic Bio/Chemical Sensing. 79-86
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  Xiangying Deng, Yukio Kawano:
  Terahertz Plasmonics and Nano-Carbon Electronics for Nano-Micro Sensing and Imaging. 87-96

Regular Papers

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  Ichiro Yoshida, Yuichi Okazaki, Noriyuki Kato, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Kozo Miyamoto:
  Development and Evaluation of New Material Measure with Chirp Form for Surface Texture Instruments. 97-104
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  Dongjin Wu, Koji Teramoto:
  An Evaluation Criterion to Select Temperature Measurement Positions in End-Milling. 105-112
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  Bo Liu, Kenjiro T. Miura, Shin Usuki:
  Structure Analysis with 3D Hexahedral Meshes Generated by a Label-Driven Subdivision. 113-122
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  Koichi Okamura, Yuya Tanaka, Kenji Takahata, Jianming Yang:
  Experimental Verification of Robust Controller for Electronic Governor of Small Gas Engine Generator. 123-131

Volume 12, Number 2, March 2018

Special Issue on Innovative SiC/GaN/Diamond Single-Crystal Substrates and Planarization Processing Technologies for the Next Generation ICT Society

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  Toshiro Doi:
  Editorial: Innovative SiC/GaN/Diamond Single-Crystal Substrates and Planarization Processing Technologies for the Next Generation ICT Society. 143-144
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  Toshiro Doi:
  Next-Generation, Super-Hard-to-Process Substrates and Their High-Efficiency Machining Process Technologies Used to Create Innovative Devices. 145-153
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  Pho Van Bui, Yasuhisa Sano, Yoshitada Morikawa, Kazuto Yamauchi:
  Characteristics and Mechanism of Catalyst-Referred Etching Method: Application to 4H-SiC. 154-159
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  Takeshi Tanaka, Masaru Takizawa, Akihiro Hata:
  Verification of the Effectiveness of UV-Polishing for 4H-SiC Wafer Using Photocatalyst and Cathilon. 160-169
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  Noriaki Toyoda:
  Surface Planarization with Gas Cluster Ion Beams and Application to Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors. 170-174
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  Shinichi Shikata:
  Potential and Challenges of Diamond Wafer Toward Power Electronics. 175-178
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  Natsuko Omiya, Hideo Aida, Yutaka Kimura, Yuki Kawamata, Seong-Woo Kim, Michio Uneda:
  Patterned Sapphire Substrates for III-Nitride Epitaxial Growth. 179-186
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  Chengwu Wang, Syuhei Kurokawa, Julong Yuan, Li Fan, Huizong Lu, Zhe Wu, Weifeng Yao, Kehua Zhang, Yu Zhang, Toshiro Doi:
  Study of Femtosecond Laser Ablation Effect on Micro-Processing for 4H-SiC Substrate. 187-198

Regular Papers

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  Ping Yang, Yue Wu, Hui Yu, Yinbiao Guo:
  New Method Based on Improved Double Ball Bar for Measuring Geometric Motion Errors of Coordinate Measuring Machine. 199-205
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  Yue Sun, Shaolin Xu, Tomoki Kyoizumi, Keita Shimada, Masayoshi Mizutani, Tsunemoto Kuriyagawa:
  CFD Analysis of Friction-Reduction Effect of Micro-Textured Surfaces in Lubricant. 206-214
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  Shengrui Yu, Lanyu Zeng:
  Control Strategy of Screw Motion During Plasticizing Phase for All-Electric Injection Molding Machine. 215-222
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  Masakazu Fujimoto, Susumu Ohishi, Ryosuke Hinaga, Yuki Kubo:
  Wheel Working Surface Topography and Grinding Force Distributions in Creep Feed Grinding. 223-229
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  Ryuta Sato, Keiichi Shirase:
  Geometric Error Compensation of Five-Axis Machining Centers Based on On-Machine Workpiece Measurement. 230-237
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  Hiroyuki Kodama, Koichi Okuda, Kazuhiro Tanaka:
  Aiding of Micro End-Milling Condition Decision Using Data-Mining from Tool Catalog Data. 238-245
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  Shigeru Asano, Masanori Wada, Tomomasa Sato, Hiroshi Hosaka:
  Process Evaluation of Robot Development Projects by Proposal Data Analysis. 246-253
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  Kenichi Nakanishi, Manabu Sawada, Jiro Sakamoto:
  Influence of Heat in Multi-Tasking Machine Bed and its Analytical Technique. 254-261

Volume 12, Number 3, May 2018

Special Issue on Intelligent Computation in Design and Manufacturing

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  Roberto Teti, Pascal Le Masson, Mitsutaka Matsumoto, A. M. M. Sharif Ullah:
  Editorial: Intelligent Computation in Design and Manufacturing. 273-274
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  Alessandra Caggiano, Luigi Nele:
  Artificial Neural Networks for Tool Wear Prediction Based on Sensor Fusion Monitoring of CFRP/CFRP Stack Drilling. 275-281
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  Jonny Herwan, Seisuke Kano, Oleg Ryabov, Hiroyuki Sawada, Masahiro Watanabe:
  Comparing Vibration Sensor Positions in CNC Turning for a Feasible Application in Smart Manufacturing System. 282-289
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  Houichi Kitano, Terumi Nakamura:
  Predicting Residual Weld Stress Distribution with an Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System. 290-296
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  Takashi Tanizaki, Hideki Katagiri, António Oliveira Nzinga René:
  Scheduling Algorithms Using Metaheuristics for Production Processes with Crane Interference. 297-307
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  Zheqi Zhu, Nariaki Nishino:
  Research on Willingness to Pay of Internet of Vehicles. 308-318
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  Silvia Ceccacci, Andrea Generosi, Luca Giraldi, Maura Mengoni:
  Tool to Make Shopping Experience Responsive to Customer Emotions. 319-326

Special Issue on Large-Scale Point Cloud Processing

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  Hiroshi Masuda, Hiroaki Date:
  Editorial: Large-Scale Point Cloud Processing. 327
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  Hiroaki Date, Takahito Yokoyama, Satoshi Kanai, Yoshiro Hada, Manabu Nakao, Toshiya Sugawara:
  Efficient Registration of Laser-Scanned Point Clouds of Bridges Using Linear Features. 328-338
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  Kazuo Hiekata, Taiga Mitsuyuki, Kota Okada, Yoshiyuki Furukawa:
  Development of Curvature Gap Estimation System for Deciding Thermal Forming Instructions of Ship Curved Shell Plates Using Laser Scanner. 339-347
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  Kyoko Hasegawa, Liang Li, Naoya Okamoto, Shu Yanai, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Atsushi Okamoto, Satoshi Tanaka:
  Application of Stochastic Point-Based Rendering to Laser-Scanned Point Clouds of Various Cultural Heritage Objects. 348-355
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  Nao Hidaka, Takashi Michikawa, Ali Motamedi, Nobuyoshi Yabuki, Tomohiro Fukuda:
  Polygonization of Point Cloud of Tunnels Using Lofting Operation. 356-368
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  Tomohiro Mizoguchi:
  Evaluation of Classification Performance of Pole-Like Objects from MMS Images Using Convolutional Neural Network and Image Super Resolution. 369-375
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  Kiichiro Ishikawa, Daisuke Kubo, Yoshiharu Amano:
  Curb Detection and Accessibility Evaluation from Low-Density Mobile Mapping Point Cloud Data. 376-385
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  Jingxin Su, Ryuji Miyazaki, Toru Tamaki, Kazufumi Kaneda:
  3D Modeling of Lane Marks Using a Combination of Images and Mobile Mapping Data. 386-394
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  Nobuo Kochi, Takanari Tanabata, Atsushi Hayashi, Sachiko Isobe:
  A 3D Shape-Measuring System for Assessing Strawberry Fruits. 395-404

Regular Papers

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  Toshihiro Yukawa, Jun Sasaki:
  Evaluation of Holding Force on Six-D.o.F Surgical Assist Arm with Sphere Joints and Inner-Outer Cables. 405-412
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  Francesco Durante, Michele Gabrio Antonelli, Pierluigi Beomonte Zobel, Terenziano Raparelli:
  Development of a Straight Fibers Pneumatic Muscle. 413-423
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  Ryo Koike, Taro Misawa, Yasuhiro Kakinuma, Yohei Oda:
  Basic Study on Remelting Process to Enhance Density of Inconel 625 in Direct Energy Deposition. 424-433

Volume 12, Number 4, July 2018

Special Issue on Service Engineering

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  Tamio Arai, Yasushi Umeda, Fumio Kojima, Sadayo Hirata, Tomohiko Sakao:
  Editorial: Service Engineering. 447-448
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  Takeshi Shimmura, Syuichi Oura, Kenji Arai, Nobutada Fujii, Tomomi Nonaka, Takeshi Takenaka, Takashi Tanizaki:
  Multiproduct Traditional Japanese Cuisine Restaurant Improves Labor Productivity by Changing Cooking Processes According to Service Product Characteristics. 449-458
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  Takeshi Takenaka, Takahiro Kushida, Nariaki Nishino, Koichi Kurumatani:
  Equilibrium Analysis of Service Ecosystems for Labor-Intensive Services Using Multi-Agent Simulation. 459-468
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  Ayako Okuda, Aya Ishigaki, Tetsuo Yamada, Surendra M. Gupta:
  Modeling and Analysis of a Closed-Loop Supply Chain in Consideration of Extra Demand. 469-481
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  Ruriko Watanabe, Nobutada Fujii, Daisuke Kokuryo, Toshiya Kaihara, Yoichi Abe, Ryoko Santo:
  A Study on Support Method of Consulting Service Using Text Mining. 482-491
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  Yusuke Tamura, Soichiro Morishita, Hajime Asama:
  Development of Fluffy Screen System and Field Trial at a Shopping Mall. 492-498
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  Johan Simonsson, Mats Magnusson:
  Collaboration Challenges in Digital Service Innovation Projects. 499-506
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  Makoto Fujishima, Takashi Hoshi, Hiroki Nakahira, Masafumi Takahashi, Masahiko Mori:
  Machine Tool Service for Mass-Production Machining Systems. 507-513
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  Sanggyu Shin, Hiroshi Hashimoto, Kaoru Mitsuhashi, Sho Yokota:
  Proposal for a Design Theory of a Database for Skill Learning from the Viewpoint of Service. 514-523
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  Masao Sugi, Ippei Matsumura, Yusuke Tamura, Tamio Arai, Jun Ota:
  Usability Analysis of Information on Worker's Hands in Animated Assembly Manuals. 524-532
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  Qi An, Junki Nakagawa, Junko Yasuda, Wen Wen, Hiroshi Yamakawa, Atsushi Yamashita, Hajime Asama:
  Skill Extraction from Nursing Care Service Using Sliding Sheet. 533-541
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  Nao Sato, Kenju Akai, Makoto Hirose, Satoru Okamoto, Kenji Karino:
  Visualization of Acquisition Experience in Sternal Compression Maneuver Using Kinect Sensoring: For Co-Creation of Medical Technique Experiential Values. 542-552
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  Sadayo Hirata, Mika Yasuoka:
  Consideration of Tacit Knowledge Sharing by Automation for Reinforcement of Human Abilities: Empirical Comparison of Conservation Techniques Between Japan and Denmark. 553-563

Regular Papers

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  Hiroshi Hamamatsu, Toshiyuki Tachibana, Yasunobu Hitaka, Seiji Furuno, Takayuki Matsuo, Shigeru Futami:
  Filter Design of Adjusting Common Phase for Vibration Suppression Control of Multi-Degree-of Freedom System. 565-572
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  Hiroshi Saito, Hongjin Jung, Eiji Shamoto, Shinya Suganuma, Fumihiro Itoigawa:
  Mirror Surface Machining of Steel by Elliptical Vibration Cutting with Diamond-Coated Tools Sharpened by Pulse Laser Grinding. 573-581
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  Tatsuya Kume, Masanori Satoh, Tsuyoshi Suwada, Kazuro Furukawa, Eiki Okuyama:
  Angle Detection Using a Continuously Rotating Gyro for Large Scale Profile Evaluation - Reversal Measurement for Eliminating Gyro Drift -. 582-589
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  Akira Chiba, Souta Matsusaka, Hirofumi Hidai, Noboru Morita:
  Prediction of the Tensile Thermal Stress Generation Conditions for Laser Irradiation of Thin Plate Glass with Forced Cooling Based on the Plane Stress Model. 590-602
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  Yue Sun, Keita Shimada, Shaolin Xu, Masayoshi Mizutani, Tsunemoto Kuriyagawa:
  Friction Reduction by Micro-Textured Surfaces in Lubrication. 603-610

Volume 12, Number 5, September 2018

Special Issue on Active and Passive Vibration Damping in Machine Tools

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  Michael F. Zaeh:
  Editorial: Active and Passive Vibration Damping in Machine Tools. 621
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  Natanael Lanz, Daniel Spescha, Sascha Weikert, Konrad Wegener:
  Efficient Static and Dynamic Modelling of Machine Structures with Large Linear Motions. 622-630
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  Robin Kleinwort, Jonathan Platz, Michael F. Zaeh:
  Adaptive Active Vibration Control for Machine Tools with Highly Position-Dependent Dynamics. 631-641
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  Iker Mancisidor, Xavier Beudaert, Gorka Aguirre, Rafael Bárcena, Jokin Munoa:
  Development of an Active Damping System for Structural Chatter Suppression in Machining Centers. 642-649
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  Kotaro Mori, Daisuke Kono, Iwao Yamaji, Atsushi Matsubara:
  Model-Based Installation of Viscoelastic Damper Support for Reduction of Residual Vibration. 650-657
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  Robin Kleinwort, Philipp Weishaupt, Michael F. Zaeh:
  Simulation-Based Dimensioning of the Required Actuator Force for Active Vibration Control. 658-668
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  Jan Königsberg, Jan Reiners, Bernd Ponick, Berend Denkena, Benjamin Bergmann:
  Highly Dynamic Spindle Integrated Magnet Actuators for Chatter Reduction. 669-677

Special Issue on Progress of Manufacturing Technology

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  Keiji Yamada, Kazuhito Ohashi, Tohru Ishida, Tadanori Sugino:
  Editorial: Progress of Manufacturing Technology. 679
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  Wataru Arai, Fumiki Tanaka, Masahiko Onosato:
  Error Estimation of Machined Surfaces in Multi-Axis Machining with Machine Tool Errors Including Tool Self-Intersecting Motion Based on High-Accuracy Tool Swept Volumes. 680-687
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  Agus Susanto, Chia-Hung Liu, Keiji Yamada, Yean-Ren Hwang, Ryutaro Tanaka, Katsuhiko Sekiya:
  Milling Process Monitoring Based on Vibration Analysis Using Hilbert-Huang Transform. 688-698
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  Ryuta Sato, Shogo Hasegawa, Keiichi Shirase, Masanobu Hasegawa, Akira Saito, Takayuki Iwasaki:
  Motion Accuracy Enhancement of Five-Axis Machine Tools by Modified CL-Data. 699-706
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  Hiroki Shimizu, Ryousuke Yamashita, Takuya Hashiguchi, Tasuku Miyata, Yuuma Tamaru:
  Square Layout Four-Point Method for Two-Dimensional Profile Measurement and Self-Calibration Method of Zero-Adjustment Error. 707-713
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  Pusit Mitsomwang, Rattana Borrisutthekul, Usanee Kitkamthorn, Shigeru Nagasawa:
  Investigation of Strain Hardening in Aluminum Alloy Sheared Sheet Based on Microhardness Measurement and FEM Analysis. 714-722
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  Junpei Tsuchiya, Gen Nakagawa, Shin Hiwasa, Jun Taniguchi:
  Improvement of Transfer Durability of a Pillar-Shaped Release-Agent-Free Replica Mold in Ultraviolet Nanoimprint Lithography. 723-729
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  Tatsuhiko Sakaguchi, Kohki Matsumoto, Naoki Uchiyama:
  Nesting Scheduling in Sheet Metal Processing Based on Coevolutionary Genetic Algorithm in Different Environments. 730-738

Regular Papers

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  Keiichiro Watanabe, Tomonori Takahashi, Tomoki Nagae, Hiroyuki Tsuji:
  Precision Forming and Machining Technologies for Ceramic-Based Components. 739-749
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  Hidetake Tanaka, Mitsuru Kitamura:
  Machinability of Thermo-Plastic Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic in Inclined Planetary Motion Milling. 750-759
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  Yusuke Akiyama, Mutsumi Okada, Hirofumi Suzuki, Toshio Fukunishi, Yoshiyuki Asai, Noriyuki Ogasawara, Kazuma Iizawa:
  Scribing Characteristics of Glass Plate with Ground PCD Scribing Wheel. 760-766
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  Katsuaki Nakamura, Hiroshi Koresawa, Hiroyuki Narahara:
  One Action Press Forming of Helix Bevel Gear by Using Multi-Cylinder Press and Die Heating System. 767-774
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  Toshitake Tateno, Akira Kakuta, Hayate Ogo, Takaya Kimoto:
  Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Extrusion of Metal Powder Suspension for Additive Manufacturing. 775-783
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  Akihiro Torii, Yuta Mitsuyoshi, Suguru Mototani, Kae Doki:
  Orientation Compensation of an Inchworm Stage with Optical Navigation. 784-790

Volume 12, Number 6, November 2018

The Best Paper Award & Best Review Award 2018

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  Editorial: Congratulations! The Best Paper Award & Best Review Award 2018. Int. J. Autom. Technol. 12(6): 803-804 (2018)

Special Issue on Design and Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability

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  Yasushi Umeda:
  Editorial: Design and Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability. 805
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  Keita Ishizaki, Masaru Nakano:
  Forecasting Life Cycle CO₂ Emissions of Electrified Vehicles by 2030 Considering Japan's Energy Mix. 806-813
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  Hidenori Murata, Naoya Yokono, Shinichi Fukushige, Hideki Kobayashi:
  A Lifecycle Simulation Method for Global Reuse. 814-821
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  Shota Hasegawa, Yuki Kinoshita, Tetsuo Yamada, Masato Inoue, Stefan Bracke:
  Disassembly Reuse Part Selection for Recovery Rate and Cost with Lifetime Analysis. 822-832
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  Kazuki Kaneko, Yusuke Kishita, Yasushi Umeda:
  Proposal for the Design of Personalization Procedure. 833-841
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  Ihwan Ghazali, Salwa Hanim Abdul-Rashid, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Hideki Aoyama, Alva Edy Tontowi, Raja Ariffin Bin Raja Ghazilla:
  Green Product Preferences with Respect to Cultural Influences: Empirical Study in Indonesia. 842-852
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  Jui-Che Tu, Yi-Lin Lee:
  Strategies for the Leftover Food Treatment Process: A Case Study of Convenience Store Deli-Style Food Products in Taiwan. 853-860

Special Issue on Precision Abrasive Technology of Difficult-to-Machine Materials

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  Hirofumi Suzuki, Kazuhito Ohashi:
  Editorial: Precision Abrasive Technology of Difficult-to-Machine Materials. 861
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  Xue Sun, Tianbiao Yu, Zixuan Wang, Zhelun Ma, Maoqiang Xu:
  Mechanical Property and Microstructure of the Vitrified-Bonded Ti-Coated CBN Composites. 862-867
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  Shuhei Kodama, Shinya Suzuki, Akihiro Shibata, Keita Shimada, Masayoshi Mizutani, Tsunemoto Kuriyagawa:
  Effect of Crystal Structure on Fabrication of Fine Periodic Surface Structures with Short Pulsed Laser. 868-875
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  Ryo Matsuda, Masatoshi Shindou, Toshiki Hirogaki, Eiichi Aoyama:
  Monitoring of Rotational Vibration in Tap and Endmill Processes with a Wireless Multifunctional Tool Holder System. 876-882
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  Eckart Uhlmann, Simon Roßkamp:
  Modelling of Material Removal in Abrasive Flow Machining. 883-891
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  Eckart Uhlmann, Christian Sommerfeld:
  Dynamic Analysis of Abrasive Filaments in Contact with Different Workpiece Geometries. 892-900

Regular Papers

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  Yoshitaka Midorikawa, Hiroshi Masuda:
  Extraction of Rotational Surfaces and Generalized Cylinders from Point-Clouds Using Section Curves. 901-910
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  Guillaume Lopez, Takahiro Tokuda, Manami Oshima, Kizito Nkurikiyeyezu, Naoya Isoyama, Kiyoshi Itao:
  Development and Evaluation of a Low-Energy Consumption Wearable Wrist Warming Device. 911-920
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  Masato Okada, Makoto Shinke, Masaaki Otsu, Takuya Miura, Kuniaki Dohda:
  Influence of Various Conditions on Quality of Burnished Surface in Developed Roller Burnishing with Active Rotary Tool. 921-929
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  Atsushi Motegi, Tomohiro Hishida, Yasuhiko Murata:
  Restraint of Voids Generated Inside Injection Molded Products by In-Mold Pressing Method. 930-939
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  Kosaku Nomura, Naoya Takeuchi, Hiroyuki Sasahara:
  Oscillating Finish Grinding of CFRP with Woven Metal Wire Tool Utilizing Plunger Pump Pulsation. 940-946
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  Isamu Nishida, Ryo Tsuyama, Ryuta Sato, Keiichi Shirase:
  Customized End Milling Operation of Dental Artificial Crown Without CAM Operation. 947-954
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  Makoto Nikawa, Kengo Usui, Hiroaki Iwahori, Atsushi Sato, Minoru Yamashita:
  Estimation of Die Release Force of mboxJIS-ADC12 Aluminum Alloy Die Castings Manufactured Through High-Pressure Die Casting via Computer Simulation. 955-963