In the process of decision-making, sometimes analysts are given a sub-set of criteria for which statistical data are available from experiments, whereas for some other criteria, only qualitative judgments can be made. In such situations, it is important to consider the weights of experimental criteria along with the decision maker’s qualitative weights. Furthermore, in complex decision scenario...

The design, analysis, and fabrication of a prototype triaxial applicator is described. The applicator provides both reflected and transmitted signals that can be used to characterize the electromagnetic properties of materials in situ. A method for calibrating the probe is outlined and validated using simulated data. Fabrication of the probe is discussed, and measured data for typical absorbing...

he capability to develop prototype hardware systems is improving steadily as computer technology is dramatically enhancing design, fabrication processes, and tools. Designers now make extensive use of sophisticated 3D solid modeling programs to visualize design concepts, perform engineering analysis, and communicate detailed design data through networked file transfers. Numerically controlled c...

introduction: despite the fact that the clinical implementation of polymer gel dosimetry has been facilitated after the introduction of normoxic gels, there are still complications in its clinical routine use that are under investigation. in the current work, the feasibility of using a normoxic polymer gel dosimeter named magica has been investigated for use in our clinical brachytherapy applic...

We are studying the manufacturing performance of semiconductor wafer fabrication plants in the US, Asia, and Europe. There are great similarities in production equipment, manufacturing processes, and products produced at these plants. Nevertheless, data reported here show that important quantitative measures of productivity vary by factors of 3 to as much as 5 across an international sample of ...

In numerous wafer fabrication facilities (wafer fabs) the load changes dynamically. Current load release control schemes are usually developed and tested in a constant load environment. In this paper, we discuss four CONWIP-like lot release policies and assess their ability to buffer variability generated by the load changes and to keep the lot release variability as low as possible. All contro...