This thesis investigates how practical operator skills in the growing battery industry can be assessed, showing that combining self-assessments, expert observations, and performance-based methods can better support recruitment, training, and workforce development. Author: Ida Wackerberg Examiner: Johan Stahre Supervisor: Greta Braun Co-supervisor: Johan Bengtsson Year: 2025 Read the full thesis The growing battery industry faces an urgent need for skilled operators, driven b

This thesis shows how circular economy principles can be integrated into maintenance practices in manufacturing by developing a framework that combines cost-efficiency with sustainability indicators and organizational readiness. Authors : Måns Wikström & Axel Wreeby Examiner : Jon Bokrantz Supervisors : Zeynab Allahkarami & Anderson Leal Year : 2025 Read the full thesis The manufacturing industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it also holds vas

This thesis investigates methods for automatically classifying wire harnesses from images, focusing on combining segmentation and graph-based learning to enable efficient and adaptable identification of harness structures. Read the full thesis Author : Magnus Bryntheson Examiner : Björn Johansson Supervisor : Hao Wang Co-supervisors : Patrick Andersson & Ludwig Friborg Year : 2025 The ability to classify an abstract representation into an image of a wire harness is a key ste

This thesis presents a methodology for implementing Digital Twins using Visual Components and IIoT platforms, demonstrating how to integrate virtual and physical systems while addressing key challenges such as cybersecurity and platform integration. Read the full thesis Authors : Abdullah Mohamademin & Tam Nguyen Examiner : Björn Johansson Supervisor : Huizhong Cao Co-supervisor : Marcus Wagner Year : 2025 This thesis demonstrates how a Digital Twin (DT) can be realized usin

This thesis examines production instruction systems at Scania CV AB and shows that transitioning from paper-based to intuitive digital solutions can reduce operator cognitive load, improve standardization, and enhance efficiency in complex manufacturing environments. Read the full thesis Authors : Amnada Bergström Ohlsson &Linda Holmgren Faghihi Examiner : Johan Stahre Supervisor : Omkar Salunkhe Co-supervisor : Mohammad Haddadzade Year : 2025 In the face of increasing produ

This thesis explores a robotic solution for safely removing adhesive-bonded EV battery lids, using the Tesla Model S as a case example, to support automated recycling processes. Read the full thesis Authors : Adrian Markanovic & Simon Toft Examiner : Mélanie Despeisse Supervisor : Hao Wang Year : 2025 The increasing need for efficient and safe disassembly of electric vehicle (EV) batteries has made robot automation an important focus. This thesis explores solutions of a robo

This thesis explores how everyday products often remain unused in household storage—and what it takes to bring them back into circulation. By examining the triggers, motivations, and barriers behind these behaviors, the study offers fresh insight into how design can play a role in making more sustainable, resource-efficient lifestyles a practical reality. Author: Jinxia Luo Examiner: Ebru Turanoglu Bekar Supervisor: Siyuan Chen Year: 2025 Read the full thesis To enhance the

This thesis explores how multi-user VR can enhance ergonomic assessments by enabling collaborative, remote evaluations that improve efficiency and reduce costs, while also highlighting current limitations in. Author : Soureesh De & Jose Maria Van Der Ploeg Feriche Examiner : Björn Johansson Supervisor : Henrik Söderlund Co-supervisors : Dan Lämkull & Maciej Zdrodowski & Puranjay Mugur Year : 2024 Read the full thesis This thesis studies the limitations and solutions of VR for

This report examines a newly identified security vulnerability in a widely used web platform, highlighting how subtle flaws in access control can expose sensitive information to unauthorized users. By unpacking both the technical root cause and its broader implications, the study sheds light on how seemingly minor implementation oversights can translate into real-world security risks for modern web systems. Authors: Aniruth Vishwanath Nagarajan & Gnyaneshwar Janaswami Examine

This thesis identifies the key skills and workforce challenges in battery cell production, highlighting the need for standardized training programs to address skill gaps and support a competent workforce for the growing battery industry. Authors: Karin Isaksson & Theres Saad Examiner: Philip Gerlee Supervisor: Greta Braun Co-supervisor: Johan Bengtsson Year: 2024 Read the full thesis As society is transitioning from fossil fuels to electrified systems, the demand for battery

This thesis examines the gap between engineering education and industry skill demands, showing that leadership and upskilling programs can help develop essential soft skills such as creativity, self-awareness, empathy, and leadership needed for future engineering careers. Authors: Anna Martinsson & Emelie Jägerström Examiner: Philip Gerlee Supervisor: Greta Braun Co-supervisor: Torbjörn Lundh Year: 2024 Read the full thesis The industry's skill demand is an emerging issue and