Planning working environment and production by using paper drawings and computer animation

Bengtsson, Peter; Johansson, Christina; Akselsson, K. Roland

doi:10.1080/001401397188189

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“…In previous research, visualization has primarily been used as a tool for evaluation and creation of design alternatives in a wide range of areas such as adaptations for people with disabilities (Eriksson & Johansson 1996), work environment planning (Bengtsson et al. 1997, Sundin & Medbo 2003), architecture and urban planning (Hanzl 2007).…”

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Social structures in the operating theatre: how contradicting rationalities and trust affect work

Rydenfält

Johansson

Larsson

et al. 2011

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Social structures in the operating theatre: how contradicting rationalities and trust affect work

Rydenfält

Johansson

Larsson

et al. 2011

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…Computer-aided visualization combined with cooperation in groups has proved to be a successful method to concretize different perspectives and understand the business process of material or physical aspects such as planning the working environment of shop floor workers (Bengtsson, P, Johansson, C.R. and Akselsson, R., 1997).…”

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Enhanced Production Processes Through Network Groups

Blomé

Odenrick

2000

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual

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Increased focus on core activities in manufacturing companies makes cross-organizational collaboration necessary to develop and produce complex products or systems. To enhance the production process efficiency of a network, companies have to go beyond formal routines and learn about each other's, and thus their common, production process. The interaction between members of an organization and outside scientists encourages the members to reflect on their work. To improve a business there is a need of diversity, but also a need for understanding different viewpoints. Thus, it is necessary to create constructive conflicts among a variety of viewpoints.

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“…It can be easier in this way to understand heights, distances, and functions of products and equipment. Some results that have been presented show that it may be sufficient to use paper drawings or computer drawings instead of animations for illustrating static planning issues, neglecting product flows (Bengtsson, Johansson, & Akselsson, 1997). There is a wide range of computer software that can be used for visualizing products and environments.…”

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“…As regards ergonomic evaluations, computer animation of workplaces helps an understanding of, for example, work postures, repetitive work, and lack of freedom (Bengtsson, Johansson, & Akselsson, 1997).…”

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Computer visualization and participatory ergonomics as methods in workplace design

Sundin

Medbo

2003

Hum Ftrs & Erg Mfg Svc

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This case study was carried out at a Volvo plant in Sweden where manual material handling was done in the form of kitting materials for manual assembly workstations. Due to inefficiency as well as ergonomics factors, the management planned a redesign of the kitting area. A group of workers and researchers was formed and a participatory ergonomic approach was used in which 3D CAD visualization presented solutions. Production and mechanical exposure data were used as input to the group. The results showed that the use of computerized visualization was successful in improving participatory ergonomic work. However, characteristics of visualization software, for example, including animation and manikins, seem to be important for reaching improvements.

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Planning working environment and production by using paper drawings and computer animation

Cited by 10 publications

References 4 publications

Social structures in the operating theatre: how contradicting rationalities and trust affect work

Social structures in the operating theatre: how contradicting rationalities and trust affect work

Enhanced Production Processes Through Network Groups

Computer visualization and participatory ergonomics as methods in workplace design

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