David O. Kazmer, P.E., Ph.D.
Specializing in plastic product design and polymer process development.

Publications (does not include 2005-)

 

Books & Book Chapters

  1. Kazmer, D.O., “Injection Molding,” Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, Marcel Dekker, Sunggyu (K.B.) Lee, Ed., 2005. Review.

  2. Kazmer, D.O., “Precision Process Control,” Precision Injection Molding, Hanser Publishers, R.W. Friedl, J. Greener, Ed., 2005. Review.

  3. Kazmer, D.O., “Computer Flow Simulations,” Society of Plastics Engineers’ Molding Toolbox, 2002. Review.

  4. Roser, C. and D. O. Kazmer, “Defect Cost Analysis,” Plastics Failure Analysis and Prevention", J. Moalli Ed. , 2001. Review.

  5. Kazmer, D.O. and K. Danai, “Control of Polymer Processing,” in The Control Handbook, edited by W. S. Levine, published by CRC & IEEE Press, 2001. Review.

  6. Kazmer, D. O., "Dynamic Feed Control for Injection Molding," PhD Dissertation, Mechanical Engineering Design Division, Stanford University, 1995. Review.

  7. Kazmer, D. O., "Development and Validation of a Radial Flow Analysis Tool", MS Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1991. Review Part 1. Review Part 2.

Journal Articles

  1. Zhang, L., Charles, C. B., Gao, R. X, and Kazmer, D. O., "Design Of Ultrasonic Transmitters With Defined Frequency Characteristics For Wireless Pressure Sensing In Injection Molding," Submitted to IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics. Review.

  2. Kazmer, D. O., and D. Gupta, "A Low Force Melt Valve for Dynamic Control of Polymer Melts," Submitted to International Polymer Processing. Review.

  3. Fan, B., and Kazmer, D. O., "Low Temperature Modeling of the Time-Temperature Shift Factor for Polycarbonate," Submitted to Advances in Polymer Technology.

  4. Kazmer, D. O., and B. Fan, "Polymer Flow in a Pressure Regulator," Submitted to ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering.

  5. C.B. Theurer, L. Zhang, D.O. Kazmer, and R.X. Gao, “Passive Charge Modulation for a Wireless Pressure Sensor” Submitted to IEEE Sensors Journal. Review.

  6. Kazmer, D., Lotti, C., Breta, R. E. S., Zhu, L., "Tuning and Control of Dimensional Consistency in Molded Products," Accepted to Advances in Polymer Technology, v. 23, n. 3, Fall, 2004, p. 163-175.  Review.

  7. C.B. Theurer, L. Zhang, D.O. Kazmer, and R.X. Gao, “Energy Extraction for a Self-Energized Pressure Sensor” IEEE Sensors Journal, v. 4, n. 1, p. 28-35, 2004. Review.

  8. B. Fan,  D. O. Kazmer, W.C. Bushko, R. P. Thierault, A. J. Poslinski, “Birefringence Prediction of Optical Media,” Polymer Engineering & Science, v. 44, n. 4, April, 2004, p. 814-824. Review.

  9. Zhang, L., Theurer, C., Gao, R., and D. O. Kazmer, "A Self-Energized Sensor for Wireless Injection Mold Cavity Pressure Measurement: Design and Evaluation," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems (DSC), v. 72, n. 2, 2003, p. 1167-1173. Review.

  10. L. Zhang, C. Theurer, R. Gao, and D. Kazmer, “Frequency Design of an Ultrasonic Transmitter for Injection Molding Pressure Measurement", Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol. XXXI, p., 579-586, 2003. Review.

  11. B. Fan and D. O. Kazmer, “Warpage Prediction of Optical Media,” Journal of Polymer Science: Part B Polymer Physics, v. 41, p. 859-872, 2003. Review.

  12. L. Zhu and D. O. Kazmer, “An Extended Simplex Method for Global Feasibility Evaluation,” Journal of Engineering Optimization, v. 35, n. 2, p. 165-176, 2003. Review.

  13. B. Fan and D. O. Kazmer, “Simulation of Injection-Compression Molding of Optical Media,” Polymer Engineering & Science, v. 43, n. 3, p. 596-606, 2003. Review.

  14. L. Zhu and D. O. Kazmer, “Engineering Decision Synthesis with an Evolving Feasible Space,” Research in Engineering Design, 2003 (in review). Review.

  15. L. Zhang, C. B. Theurer, R. X. Gao, and D. O. Kazmer, “Development of A Wireless Pressure Sensor With Remote Acoustic Transmission,” Journal of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute, Vol. XXX, p. 573-580, 2002. Review.

  16. D. Kazmer, D. Kapoor, C. Roser, L. Zhu, and D. Hatch, “Definition and Application of A Process Flexibility Index,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science, v. 125, p. 164-172, 2003. Review.

  17. C. Roser, D. Kazmer, and J. Rinderle, “An Economic Design Change Method,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 125, n. 2, p. 233-239, 2003. Review.

  18. Zhu, L. and D. Kazmer, “A Performance-Based Representation for Engineering Design,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 123, n. 4, p. 486-493, 2001.  Review.

  19. Yang, D., K. Danai, and D. Kazmer, “A Knowledge-Based Tuning Method for Injection Molding Machines,” ASME J. Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 2001. 123(4): p. 682-691. Review.

  20. Kazmer, D., L. Zhu, and D. Hatch, “Process Window Derivation With an Application to Optical Media Manufacturing,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science, v. 123, p. 303-314, 2001. Review.

  21. H. Xu and D. Kazmer, “Thermoforming Shrinkage Prediction,” Journal of Polymer Engineering and Science, v. 41, n. 9, 2001. Review.

  22. D. Hatch and D. Kazmer “Process Transfer Function Development For Optical Media Manufacturing,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 18, n. 4, 2001. Review.

  23. H. Xu and D. Kazmer, “Tight Tolerance Thermoforming,” International Polymer Processing, v. 16, n. 2, p. 208-215, 2001. Review.

  24. J. Reilly, M. Doyle, and D. O. Kazmer, “An Assessment of Dynamic Feed Control in Modular Tooling,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, September, 2001, 5 (1), p. 52-61. Review.

  25. D. Kazmer and D. Hatch, “Towards Controllability of Injection Molding,” Journal of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Science, October, 2000, 9 (2), p. 94-99. Review.

  26. A. Fagade and D. O. Kazmer, “Early Cost Estimation for Injection Molded Parts,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, September, 2000, 4 (3), p. 97-106. Review.

  27. H. Xu, J. Wysocki, D. Kazmer, P. Bristow, B. Landa, J. Riello, C. Messina, and R. Marrey, “Shrinkage Estimation for Thermoformed Parts,” Thermoforming Quarterly, March, 2000, p. 8-14.

  28. Xu, H. and D. O. Kazmer, “Productivity Evaluation with a Stiffness-Based Ejection Criterion of Injection Molding,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1999, 3 (4), p. 211-218. Review.

  29. Kazmer, D.O. and C. Roser, “Evaluation of Product and Process Design Robustness,” Research in Engineering Design, 1999. 11 (1), p. 21-30. Review.

  30. Xu, H. and D. O. Kazmer, “A Stiffness-Based Criterion for Ejection of Injection Molded Parts,” International Journal of Polymer Processing, 1999. 14 (1), p. 52-60. Review.

  31. Petrova, T. and D.O. Kazmer, “Incorporation of Phenomenological Models in a Hybrid Network for Quality Control of Injection Molding,” Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 1999. 38 (1), p. 1-18. Review.

  32. Petrova, T. and D.O. Kazmer, “Hybrid Neural Networks for Pressure Control of Injection Molding,” Advances in Polymer Technology, 1999. 18 (1), p. 19-31. Review.

  33. Kapoor, D. and D. O. Kazmer, “Consistency and Flexibility of Multi Cavity Melt Control Injection Molding in a Commercial Application,” International Journal of Polymer Processing, 1998. 13 (4), p. 398-405. Review.

  34. Kazmer, D.O. and D.S. Roe, “Exploiting Melt Compressibility to Achieve Improves Weld Line Strenths,” International Journal of Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing, 1998. 27 (6), p. 272-278. Review.

  35. Ivester, R., Danai, K. and D. O. Kazmer, “Virtual Search Method for Injection Molding,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1998, 2 (3), p. 165-172. Review.

  36. Kazmer, D.O. and P. Barkan, “Multi-Cavity Pressure Control in the Filling and Packing Stages of the Injection Molding Process,” Polymer Engineering and Science, 1997. 37(11): p. 1865-1879. Review.

  37. Kazmer, D.O. and P. Barkan, “The Process Capability of Multi-Cavity Pressure Control of the Injection Molding Process,” Polymer Engineering and Science, 1997. 37(11): p. 1880-1897. Review.

  38. Kazmer, D.O. and R.G. Speight, “Polymer Injection Molding Technology for the Next Millenium,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1997. 1(2): p. 81-90. Review.

  39. Kazmer, D.O., “Best Practices for Injection Molding,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1997. 1(1): p. 10-17. Review.

  40. Kazmer, D.O., J. Rowland, and G. Sherbelis, “The Foundations of Intelligent Process Control,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1997. 1(1): p. 44-56. Review.

  41. Taylor, C.A., H.G. DeLorenzi, and D.O. Kazmer, “Experimental and Numerical Investigations of the Thermoforming Process,” Polymer Engineering and Science, 1992. 32(16): p. 1163-1173. Review.

Conference Papers:

  1. David O. Kazmer, Ranjan Nageri, Bingfeng Fan, Vijay Kudchadkar, Stephen Johnston, "Validation of On-Line Molding Process Simulation," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 2005.

  2. David O. Kazmer, "Wall Thickness Optimization In Molded Product Design," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 2005.

  3. David O. Kazmer, Kathryn Garnavish, & Ranjan Nageri, "An Investigation into Hesitation Effects in Oscillating Flows," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 2005.

  4. David O. Kazmer and Mahesh Munavallia, "Design And Performance Analysis Of A Self-Regulating Melt Pressure Valve," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 2005.

  5. David O. Kazmer, Vijay Kudchadkar, and Ranjan Nageri, "Performance of a Self-Regulating Melt Pressure Valve," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 2005.

  6. David O. Kazmer and Hitesh Mundhra, "Derivation of Process Windows," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 2005.

  7. David O. Kazmer, Peter Knepper, and Stephen Johnston, "A Review of In-Mold Pressure and Temperature Instrumentation," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 2005.

  8. David O. Kazmer, Robert Gao, Yong Cui, Stephen Johnston, and Peter Knepper, "Concept Design of a Wireless Pressure, Temperature, and Flow Rate Sensor for Injection Molding," Proceedings of the 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 2005.

  9. D. Kazmer, L. Zhu, "Self-Regulating Melt Brakes for Dynamic Control of Molten Plastics," National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, 2005. Review.

  10. D. Kazmer and L. Zhu, "An Integrate Performance Modeling System," Design for Manufacturing Symposium at the 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress, Anaheim, CA, 2004. Review.

  11. D. Kazmer, B. Fan, R. Mukhari, "Real Time Flow Rate Estimation in Injection Molding," Molding Technology Symposium at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, Akron, OH, June 21, 2003. Review.

  12. Kazmer, D., "Declaring an Engineering Major: By Choice or By Chance?," American Society of Engineering Education New England Section 2004 Annual Conference, April 2-3, 2004.  Review.

  13. D. Kazmer, and B. Fan, "Simulation of Polymer Flow in a Dynamic Pressure Regulator," 8th International Conference on Numerical Methods in Manufacturing Processes, American Institute of Physics, June, 2004. Review.

  14. Karania, R., Kazmer, D., and C. Roser, "Plastic Product and Process Design Strategies," Submitted to the ASME DETC 9th Design for Manufacturing Conference, 2004. Review.

  15. Kazmer, D., Gupta, D., and B. Fan, "Design and Validation of a Self-Compensating Melt Regulator for Plastics Extrusion," 2004 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Extrusion Division, Chicago, IL. Review.

  16. Kazmer, D., B. Fan, and R. Najeri, "On-Line Flow Rate and Pressure Analysis with Sensor Fusion," 2004 Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, Chicago, IL. Review.

  17. Gao, R., Kazmer, D., Zhang, L., Theurer, C., "Self-Powered Sensing for Mechanical System Condition Monitoring," SPIE Symposium on Smart Structures & Materials/ NDE 2004, San Diego, California, March 14-18, 2004. Review.

  18. D. Kazmer, “Synthesis of Melt Pumps and Brakes for Polymer Processing,” National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2004. Review.

  19. D. Kazmer, “Synthesis of Melt Pumps and Brakes for Polymer Processing,” National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2004. Review.

  20. Zhang, L., Theurer, C., Gao, R., and D. Kazmer, "Frequency Design of an Ultrasonic Transmitter for Injection Molding Pressure Measurement," "font-family: Times New Roman; ">Proceedings of the North American Manufacturing Research Conference of SME, 8 pages, 2003. Review.

  21. Theurer, C., Zhang, L., Kazmer, D., and R. Gao, "In-Situ Evaluation of a Piezoelectric Energy Extraction Device for Wireless Cavity Pressure Sensing in Injection Molding," Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Dynamic Systems & Control Division, Washington, D.C., November 16-21, 2003. Review.

  22. Kazmer, D., Manek, K., Lotti, C., Breta, R. E. S., Zhu, L., "Dimensional Tolerancing and Control in Molded Products," Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Design for Manufacturing Symposium, Washington, D.C., November 16-21, 2003. Review.

  23. Zhu, L. and D. O. Kazmer, “An Evolving, Model-Based Quality Function Deployer,” ASME DETC 8th Design for Manufacturing Conference, v 3, 2003. Review.

  24. R. Abbott, R. Combs, D. Kazmer, G. Magnant, S. Winebaum, “Elimination of Process Constraints in Plastics Injection Molding”, Molding 2003 Executive Technology Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2003. Review.

  25. Balasubrahmanyan, G. and D. Kazmer (2003). “Thermal Control of Melt Flow in Cylindrical Geometries,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, Nashville, TN. Review.

  26. Doshi, N. and D. Kazmer (2003), “Layout Design of a Platenless Molding Machine,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, Nashville, TN. Review.

  27. Fan, B. and D. Kazmer (2003), “Effect of Low Temperature Shift Factor Modeling on Predicted Part Quality,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Applied Rheology Special Interest Group, Nashville, TN. Review.

  28. Fan, B. and D. Kazmer (2003), “Simulation of Optical Media Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, Nashville, TN. Review.

  29. Kazmer, D., S. Orroth, N. Schott (2003), “Future Directions for Plastics Engineering Education”, Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, Nashville, TN. Review.

  30. Kazmer, D., K. Manek, et al. (2003), “Prediction of Production Yields in Injection Molding I”, Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Injection Molding Division, Nashville, TN. Review.

  31. Kazmer, D., C. Roser, et al. (2003), “Hedge Strategies for Plastics Part Design,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Product Design & Development Division, Nashville, TN. Review.

  32. Kazmer, D. O., R. X. Gao, et al. (2003), “Wireless Pressure Sensor for Injection Molding”, Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Sensors & Monitoring Special Interest Group, Nashville, TN. Review.

  33. Zhang, L., Theurer, C., Gao, R., and D. O. Kazmer, “Design and Experimental Validation of a Self-Energized Sensor for Injection Molding Process Monitoring,” Proceedings of the 5th National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2003. Review.

  34. Zhu, L., and D. O. Kazmer, “A Method for Multi-Criteria Decision Making,” Proceedings of the 4th National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2002. San Juan, Puerto Rico

  35. C. B. Theurer, D. O. Kazmer, L. Zhang, R. X. Gao, “Self-Energized Wireless Pressure Sensor Using Energy Extraction from Injection Mold Pressure Differential,” IEEE Sensors Conference, 2002.

  36. L. Zhu and D. O. Kazmer, “An Extended Simplex Method for Global Feasibility Evaluation,” ASME Design Automation Conference, 2002.

  37. D. Kazmer, “The Development of Robust & Confident Decision Spaces,” Proceedings of the 4th National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2002. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Review.

  38. Zhang, L., Theurer, C., Gao, R., and D. O. Kazmer, “Design of a Wireless Sensor for Injection Molding Cavity Pressure Measurement,” Proceedings of the 4th National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2002. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Review.

  39. Wang. F., Dong, S., Danai, K. D., and D. O. Kazmer, “Input Profiling for Injection Molding by Reinforcement Learning,” Society of Mechanical Engineers, Dynamic Systems and Control Division, v 70, 2002, p 701-708. Review.

  40. Kazmer, D. O.,  Hatch, D., and L. Zhu“An Investigation of Variation and Uncertainty in Six Sigma,” ASME DETC 7th Design for Manufacturing Conference, v 3, p 21-29, 2002. Review.

  41. Zhu, L., and D. O. Kazmer, "An extensive simplex method mapping the global feasibility," Proceedings of the 28th Design Automation Conference, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, v 2, 2002, p 765-771 Sep 29-Oct 2 2002, Montreal, Que., Canada. Review.

  42. C.B. Theurer, L. Zhang, R.X. Gao, and D.O. Kazmer, “Threshold energy switching and its application to wireless sensing in high energy manufacturing process", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition, Symposium on Intelligent Sensors and Sensor Networks, Paper# IMECE2002-33219, Vol. 2, New Orleans, LA, November 17-22, 2002. Review.

  43. C.B. Theurer, L. Zhang, R.X. Gao, and D.O. Kazmer, “Acoustic Telemetry in Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May 2001. Dallas, TX. Review.

  44. L. Zhang, C. Theurer, R. Gao, and D. Kazmer, “Development of a wireless pressure sensor with remote acoustic transmission”, Proceedings of the North American Manufacturing Research Conference of SME, 8 pages, 2002. Review.

  45. Lang, J. and D. Kazmer, “How Increased Control in Plastic Melt Delivery Increases Productivity,” Accepted to Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May 2002. Review.

  46. Kazmer, D. and L. Zhu, “Qualitative Reasoning for Decision Synthesis,” Proceedings of ASME DETC 6th Design for Manufacturing Conference, 2001. Pittsburgh, PA. Review.

  47. Wang. F., Dong, S., Danai, K. D., and D. O. Kazmer, “Input Profiling for Injection Molding by Reinforcement Learning,” Joint USA/Japan Symposium on Manufacturing, June 2001. Review.

  48. Fan, B., Hatch, D., and D. O. Kazmer, “Simulation Based Optimization of Injection Molding,” International Polymer Processing Society, May 2001. Review.

  49. L. Zhang, C. Theurer, R. Gao, and D. Kazmer, "Design of a wireless sensor for injection molding cavity pressure measurement", International Symposium on Intelligent Sensors, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition, paper #DSC-24500, pp. 1-7, New York, NY, November 11-16, 2001. Review.

  50. Hatch, D., D. O. Kazmer, and B. Fan, “Dynamic Cooling Design for Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May 2001. Dallas, TX. Review.

  51. Ambady, P. and D. O. Kazmer, “Model Predictive Control of Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May2001. Dallas, TX. Review.

  52. Theurer, C., Zhang, L., Gao, R., and D. O. Kazmer, “Acoustic Telemetry in Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May 2001. Dallas, TX. Review.

  53. Reilly, J., Doyle, M., and D. O. Kazmer, “An Assessment of Dynamic Feed Control in Modular Tooling,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, May2001. Dallas, TX. Review.

  54. Doughty, M., Kazmer, D., “Dynamic Feed – Precision Molding in a Family Tool Application,” Plastics Odyssey 2001, Rochester, NY, Sept. 24-25, 2001.

  55. Hawk, L, Kazmer, D., “Commercial Applications for Dynamic Feed™ Providing Dimensional Control for Each Injection Cavity,” K-Plast Processing Innovations, Düsseldorf/Neuss, Germany, 2001. Review.

  56. A. Bernier, M. Doyle, D. Kazmer, and T. Powell, “Shear Rates in Dynamic Feed,” Proceeding of the Plastics Odyssey, SPE Regional Technical Conference, 2001, Rochester, NY. Review.

  57. K. Johnson, D. O. Kazmer, “Innovative Feed System Technology for Global Competitiveness,” PlasticsUSA, 2001. Chicago, IL.

  58. Danai, K., and D. O. Kazmer, “Knowledge-Based Interval Modeling Method for Tuning Injection Molding Machines,” Proceedings of the 3rd National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2001. Review.

  59. Kazmer, D. O., Zhu, L., Roser, C., “Some Advances in Design Representation and Feasibility Analysis,” Proceedings of the 3rd National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2001. Review.

  60. D. O. Kazmer, “Dynamic Cooling For Injection Molding,” Office of Naval Research Progress Reports, 2000.

  61. Zhao, Y., Zhu, L., and D. O. Kazmer, “A Method for Multi-Criteria Decision Making,” Informs Decision Systems, 2000. Austin, TX.

  62. D. O. Kazmer, A. Fagade, C. Roser, and L. Zhu, “Advances in Mechanical Systems Synthesis,” Proceedings of the 3rd National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2000. Tampa, FL. Review.

  63. D. Kazmer, “Axiomatic Design Of The Injection Molding Process,” Proceedings of the First International Conference on Axiomatic Design, 2000. Cambridge, MA. Review.

  64. Danai, K., and D. O. Kazmer, "Method of Tuning and Automatic Regulation for Injection Molding," Proceedings of the 2nd National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2000. Monterrey, Mexico. Review.

  65. Kazmer, D. O., Fagade, A., Roser, C., Xu, H., and L. Zhu, "Incorporation of Engineering Analysis within Design Synthesis," Proceedings of the 2nd National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2000. Monterrey, Mexico. Review.

  66. K. Danai and D. O. Kazmer, “Knowledge Based Interval Modeling Method for Tuning Injection Molding Machines,” Proceedings of the 3rd National Science Foundation Design & Manufacturing Conference, 2000. Tampa, FL. Review.

  67. Zhu, L., Zhao, Y., and D. O. Kazmer, “Feasibility Mapping of Non-Linear Systems,” Proceedings of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Decision Analysis Section, November 2000. Austin, TX. Review.

  68. P. Ambady, B. Fan, D. Hatch, and D. Kazmer, “Process Design For Optimal Mold Cooling,” Proceedings of Materials Processing Symposium of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2000. Review.

  69. D. Yang, K. Danai, and D. Kazmer, “A Knowledge Based Tuning Method for Injection Molding,” Proceedings of Controls Division of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2000.

  70. L. Zhu and D. Kazmer, “A Performance-Based Representation Of Constraint Based Reasoning And Decision Based Design,” Proceedings of the 12th Design Theory & Methodology Conference, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 2000. Review.

  71. C. Roser and D. Kazmer, “Flexible Design Methodology,” Proceedings of the 5th Design for Manufacturing Conference, Proceedings of the 5th Design for Manufacturing Conference, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 2000. Review.

  72. D. Yang, D. Kazmer, and K. Danai, “A Knowledge Based Tuning Method,” Proceedings of the Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Orlando, FL, 2000. Review.

  73. C. Roser and D. Kazmer, “A Method For Robust Flexible Design,” Proceedings of the Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Orlando, FL, 2000. Review.

  74. Kazmer, D. and D. Hatch. “Towards Controllability of Injection Molding.” Proceedings of the Polymer Processing Symposium, ASME International Mechanical Exposition, 1999. Review.

  75. D. Yang, K. Danai, and D. Kazmer, “A Knowledge Based Tuning Method for Injection Molding Machines,” Proceedings of the USA-Japan Symposium on Manufacturing Technologies, 2000.

  76. Fagade, A. and D. O. Kazmer, “Optimal Component Consolidation in Plastic Product Design.” Proceedings of the 4th Annual ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference, 1999. Las Vegas, NV. Review.

  77. Roser, C. and D. O. Kazmer, “Risk Effect Minimization using Flexible Design,” Proceedings of the 4th Annual ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference, 1999. Las Vegas, NV. Review.

  78. Zhu, L. and D. O. Kazmer, “A Performance-Based Representation for Engineering Design.” Proceedings of the 11th Annual ASME Design Theory and Methodology Conference, 1999. Las Vegas, NV. Review.

  79. Xu, H., J. Wysocki, , D. O. Kazmer, P. Bristow, B. Landa, J. Riello, C. Messina, and R. Marrey, “Shrinkage Prediction of Thermoformed Part.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY. Review.

  80. Roser, C. and D. O. Kazmer, “Defect Cost Analysis.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY. Review.

  81. Doyle, M., A. Bernier, K. Camille, and D. O. Kazmer,, “Utilization of Dynamic Feed Control in Family Tools .” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY. Review.

  82. Yang, H., Danai, K., Hatch, D. and D. O. Kazmer, “Yield Maximization In Injection Molding by the Virtual Search Method.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY. Review.

  83. Fagade, A. and D. O. Kazmer, “Effect of Complexity on Cost & Time to Market of Injection Molded Parts.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY. Review.

  84. Xu, H. and D. O. Kazmer, “Validation of a Stiffness-Based Ejection Criterion for Injection Molding.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY. Review.

  85. Xu, H. and D. O. Kazmer, “A Study of Cooling for Steady-State Injection Molding.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY. Review.

  86. Hatch, D., D. O. Kazmer, and M. Niemeyer, “Transfer Function Development for Injection Molding of Optical Media.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY. Review.

  87. Fagade, A. and D.O. Kazmer. “Modeling The Effects of Complexity on Manufacturing Costs and Time-To-Market of Plastic Injection Molded Products,” in Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society, March 20-23, 1999. Charleston, S.C. Review.

  88. Carter, S. and D. O. Kazmer, “Studies of Plastic Boss Design and Methodologies.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1999. New York, NY. Review.

  89. Fagade, A. and D.O. Kazmer. “Economic Design Of Injection Molded Parts Using DFM Guidelines - A Review Of Two Methods For Tooling Cost Estimation.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998. Atlanta, GA. Review.

  90. Kazmer, D. O., and C. Roser, “A Theory of Constraints for Design and Manufacture of Thermoplastic Parts.” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998. Atlanta, GA. Review.

  91. Poslinski, A., Fox, C., Kazmer, D., “Correlation Of Spiral And Radial Flow Lengths For Injection-Molded Thermoplastics,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998. Atlanta, GA. Review.

  92. Cahill, B., Doyle, M., Kazmer, D., Moss, M., Niemeyer, M., “Utilization of Dynamic Feed Control for Commercial Applications,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998. Atlanta, GA. Review.

  93. Kapoor, D., Kazmer, D. O., “Consistency of Multi Cavity Melt Control Injection Molding in a Commercial Application,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998. Atlanta, GA. Review.

  94. Petrova, T., Kazmer, D. O., “Development of a Hybrid Neural Network for Quality Control of Injection Molding,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998. Atlanta, GA. Review.

  95. Ivester, R., Danai, K., Kazmer, D., “Automatic Tuning of Injection Molding by the Virtual Search Method,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1998. Atlanta, GA. Review.

  96. Kazmer, D. O., “On the Divergence of Case Studies and Hardware Prototypes in Active Learning,” 1998 American Society of Engineering Education Northeast Regional Meeting. Review.

  97. Kazmer, D. O., “Incorporation of Engineering Analysis into Design Synthesis,” NSF Division of Design, Manufacturing, and Industrial Innovation, Grantees Conference, Monterrey Mexico, January 1998. Review.

  98. Kazmer, D. O., Danai, K., “Automatic Tuning and Regulation of Injection Molding,” NSF Division of Design, Manufacturing, and Industrial Innovation, Grantees Conference, Monterrey Mexico, January 1998. Review.

  99. Kazmer, D. O., Petrova, T., “Analysis and Synthesis of Methods for Intelligent Processing of Polymeric Materials,” Proceedings of the Polymer Processing Symposium, ASME International Mechanical Exposition, 1997. Review.

  100. Kapoor, D., Kazmer, D. O., “The Definition and Use of the Process Flexibility Index,” Proceedings of the 1997 ASME Design for Manufacturing Conference. Review.

  101. Kazmer, D. O., Rowland, J. R., “The Challenges of Intelligent Process Control”, Proceedings of the International Polymer Processing Symposium, 1997.

  102. Kapoor, D., Kazmer, D. O., “Multi-Cavity Melt Control for Injection Molding”, Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Exposition, 1997.

  103. Rowland, J. R., Kazmer, D. O., “Quantifying the Economic Value Added of On-Line Quality Control Systems”, in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1997. Review.

  104. Sherbelis, J. R., Garvey, E., and Kazmer, D. O., “Methods and Benefits of Establishing a Process Window,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1997. Review.

  105. Kazmer, D., Thomas, R., and G. Sherbelis, "Quality Regulation Techniques for Injection Molding," Proceedings of Polymer Process Engineering, 1997. Review.

  106. Thomas, R., Rowland, J., Kazmer, D., “On-Line Injection Control Systems Ace the Value Test,” Modern Plastics, November 1997, p. 83-86. Review.

  107. Kazmer, D. O., “Beyond Analysis: Leveraging Computer Aided Engineering throughout Design and Processing,” First Gordon Conference for CAE in Polymer Processing, 1997. Review.

  108. Garvey, E. G., Kazmer, D. O., “Application of Matlab® to Injection Molding Quality Control,” Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Matlab Users Conference, Melbourne, Australia,1996. Review.

  109. Kazmer, D. O., “An On-line Quality Monitoring System for Thermoplastic Injection Molding,” Proceedings from the 1996 AIChE Conference. Review.

  110. Kazmer, D. O., Barkan, P., Ishii, K., “Quantifying Design and Manufacturing Robustness through Stochastic Optimization Techniques,“ Proceedings of the 22nd Annual ASME Design Automation Conference, 1996. Review.

  111. Rowland, J. C., Kazmer, D. O., “An On-line Quality Monitoring System for Thermoplastic Injection Molding,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1996. Review.

  112. Kazmer, D. O., “Introduction to Dynamic Feed Control,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1994.

  113. Kazmer, D. O., Roe, D. S., “Increasing Knit-Line Strength through Dynamic Control of Volumetric Shrinkage,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1994.

  114. Burke, C. T., Kazmer, D. O., “Experimental Comparison of State of the Art High Shear Rate Polymer Rheological Characterization Techniques,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1993.

  115. Irani, R. I., Kodiyalam, S., Kazmer, D. O., “Runner System Balancing for Injection Molds using Approximation Concepts and Numerical Optimization,” Proceeding from the 18th Annual ASME Design Automation Conference, 1992. Review.

  116. Burke, C. T., Kazmer, D. O., “An Experimental Validation of a Shrinkage/Warpage Predictor,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1992. Review.

  117. DiScipio, W. R., Kazmer, D. O., “Validation of Radial-Filling Simulation Software,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1992. Review.

  118. Kazmer, D. O., Willey, S. J., “Examination of Material Characterization and Modeling Techniques for Injection Molding Simulation,” in Proceeding of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 1992. Review.

  119. Kazmer, D. O., “Simulation of the Blow Molding and Thermoforming Processes,” Proceedings of the International Industrial Engineering Conference, p. 269-275, Chicago, IL, May 17-20, 1992. Review.

  120. Taylor, C. A., DeLorenzi, H. G., Kazmer, D. O., “Experimental and Numerical Investigations of the Thermoforming Process,” Proceedings from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Winter Annual Meeting, 1991. Review.

  121. Kazmer, D. O., “Advanced Design Methodologies for the Blow Molding Process,” 20th Annual Structured Products Conference, Society of the Plastics Industry, 1991.

  122. Kazmer, D. O., “Application of an Axisymmetric Element for Injection Molding Analysis,” Proceedings from the Society of Plastics Engineers Regional Technical Conference, Boston, MA, 1990. Review.

Invited Presentations:

  1. Kazmer, D., “The Economics of Lights Out Manufacturing,” Society of Plastics Engineers Topical Conference on Injection Molding Systems, Cleveland, OH, October, 2004. Review.

  2. Hayes, C., Wood, W., Mekshat, L., Kazmer, D.,  “Design for Manufacturing: Future Directions for DfX,” ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Salt Lake City, September, 2004. Review.

  3. Kazmer, D., “Advances in Molding Technology,” Delphi Central Research, Detroit, MI, August, 2004. Review.

  4. Kazmer, D., “Competitive Molding Technologies,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers EASTEC Lean Manufacturing Conference, Springfield, MA, May, 2004. Review.

  5. Kazmer, D., “Modern Injection Molding,” Northeast Utilities Energy Conservation Seminar, Berlin, CT, March, 2004. Review.

  6. Kazmer, D., “Competing in the 21st Century,” Plastics Institute of America Quarterly Meeting, Lowell, MA, February, 2004. Review.

  7. Kazmer, D., “Fundamentals of Plastic Part Design and Manufacture,” National Manufacturing Week Workshop, Chicago, IL, 2003. Review.

  8. Kazmer, D., “Advanced Process Control Techniques,” PlasticsUSA Molding Technology 2001, Chicago, IL, 2001. Review.

  9. Kazmer, D. O., “CAE & Polymer Processing Monitoring & Control: A Design Perspective,” 2001 Gordon Conference on CAE in Polymer Processing, March 2001. Ventura, CA. Review.

  10. D. Kazmer, K. Danai, "Virtual Search Method for Injection Molding," GE Plastics, 2000. Review.

  11. D. Kazmer, “Decision Based Design: Some Questions,” NSF Open Workshop on Decision Based Design, 2000. Baltimore, MD. Review.

  12. D. Kazmer, "Interactive Learning: Simulating The Design Process," Symposium on Manufacturing Education, Stanford University, 2000. Review.

  13. D. Kazmer, “Fundamentals of Polymer Processing,” Proceedings of the Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Orlando, FL, 2000. Review.

  14. D. Kazmer, “Trends in the Plastics Industry: Product Development Paradigms and Impact on Human Resources,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers Plastics Molding & Manufacturing Annual Trends Report, 2000. Review.

  15. D. Kazmer, “Quality Control Capability Assessment,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers Plastics Molding & Manufacturing Annual Trends Report, 2000. Review.

  16. Kazmer, D. O., “Engineering Systems Design: Gaining Controllability of Dynamic Processes,” Dartmouth Thayer School of Engineering Jones Seminar, May 2000. Review.

  17. Kazmer, D. O., “Synthesis and Analysis of Quality Control Methods for Intelligent Processing of Polymeric Materials,” Canada National Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, February 2000. Review.

  18. Danai, K., Kazmer, D. O., and B. Kim, "Polymer Part Design & Processing," University of Massachusetts Polymer Science & Engineering Symposium, 1999. Review.

  19. Kazmer, D. O., “Manufacturing Process Design: Towards Controllability of Injection Molding,” Lehigh University Mechanical Engineering Departmental Seminar, November 1999. Review.

  20. Kazmer, D. O., “Manufacturing Process Design,” Massachusetts Institute of Technology Design Research Seminar, 1998.

  21. Kazmer, D. O., "A Theory of Constraints for Molded Part Design and Manufacture," GE Research & Development, 1998. Review.

  22. Kazmer, D. O., “Commanding the Technical Frontier: Engineering Education for the 21st Century,” 50th Anniversary Celebration of the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Engineering, 1998. Review.

  23. Kazmer, D.O., “Automating Molded Product Development using the Web,” Society of the Plastics Industry PlasticWorld, 1998. McCormick Center, Chicago.

  24. Kazmer, D. O, "Dynamic Feed Control: Technology for Injection Molding Flexibility & Capability," GE Plastics, 1997. Review.

  25. Kazmer, D. O., Rowland, J. R., “The Challenges of Intelligent Process Control”, Proceedings of the International Polymer Processing Exposition, 1997.

  26. Kazmer, D. O., “University Research and Teaching Capabilities for Husky,” Commonwealth of Massachusetts Economic Development Office, 1997.

  27. Kazmer, D. O., “University Research Activities,” AlliedSignal Plastics, 1997.

  28. Kazmer, D. O., “Robust Design Metrics,” GE Corporate Research & Development Center, 1996.

  29. Kazmer, D. O., “Dynamic Feed Control,” GE Plastics Polymer Processing Development Center, 1995.

Patents:

  1. Kazmer, D. O., “Injection molding gate flow control,” U.S. Patent #5,556,582, September 17, 1996. Review.

  2. Kazmer, D. O., Moss, M., "Manifold System Having Flow Control," International Application No. WO 99/54109, May 27, 1998.

  3. Kazmer, D. O., Moos, M. D., Doyle, M., VanGeel, H., "Manifold System Having Flow Control," International Application No. WO 01/21377, September 21, 2000.

  4. Kazmer, D. O., Zhu, L., "A Performance Based Representation for Support of Multiple Decisions," International Application No. WO 00/72268, November 30, 2000.

  5. Kazmer, D. O., Moss, M. D., "Apparatus and Method for Proportionally Controlling Fluid Delivery to a Mold," International Application No. WO 01/34362, November 3, 2000.

  6. Kazmer, D. O., Moss, M. D., "Manifold System Having Proportional Flow Control," International Application No. WO 01/34364, November 3, 2000.

  7. Kazmer, D. O., Moss, M. D., Doyle, M, "Dynamic Feed Control System," International Application No. WO 01/60580, February 13, 2001.

  8. Kazmer, D., Moss, M., “Manifold system having flow control using extended valve pin,” U.S. Patent # 6,254,377, July 3, 2001. Review.

  9. Kazmer, D., Moss, M., “Apparatus for proportionally controlling fluid delivery to a mold,” U.S. Patent #6,287,107 , September 11, 2001. Review.

  10. Kazmer, D., Moss., M., “Electric actuator for a melt flow control pin,” U.S. Patent #6,294,122, September 25, 2001. Review.

  11. Doughty, M. A., Firisin, W. D., Hume, W. J., Moss, M. D., Kazmer, D. O., "Controlled injection using manifold having multiple feed channels," International Application No. WO 02/36324, October 29, 2001.

  12. Kazmer, D., Moss, M., “Apparatus for proportionally controlling fluid delivery to a mold,” U.S. Patent #6,309,208, October 30, 2001. Review.

  13. Kazmer, D., Moss, M., “Manifold system having flow control using separate cavities,” U.S. Patent # 6,343,921, February 5, 2002. Review.

  14. Kazmer, D., Moss, M., “Manifold system having flow control using pressure transducers,” U.S. Patent # 6,343,922, February 5, 2002. Review.

  15. Fuller, N., Moss, M., Kazmer, D. O., Galati, V., "Apparatus and Method for Proportionally Controlling Fluid Delivery to Stacked Molds," International Application No. WO 02/074516, March 19, 2002.

  16. Kazmer, D., Moss, M., “Manifold system having flow control using pressure transducers,” U.S. Patent # 6,361,300, March 26, 2002. Review.

  17. Kazmer, D., Moss, M., “Method using manifold system having flow control,” U.S. Patent # 6,436,320, August 20, 2002. Review.

  18. Kazmer, D. O., Moss, M., Doyle, M., van Gee, H. “Manifold system having flow control,” U.S. Patent # 6,464,909, October 15, 2002. Review.

  19. Kazmer, D. O., Moss, M., Bassett, B., Doyle, M., “Apparatus and method for purging injection molding system,” U.S. Patent # 6,514,440, February 4, 2003. Review.

  20. Kazmer, D. O., Moss, M., “Machine for proportionally controlling fluid delivery to a mold,” U.S. Patent # 6,585,505, July 1, 2003. Review.

  21. Doughty, M. A., Firisin, W. D., Hume, W. J., Moss, M. D., Kazmer, D. O., “Controlled injection using manifold having multiple feed channels,” U.S. Patent # 6,589,039, July 8, 2003. Review.

  22. Kazmer, D. O., Moss, M., Doyle, M., “Dynamic feed control system,” U.S. Patent # 6,632,079, October 14, 2003. Review.

  23. Moss, M., Kazmer, D. O., “Apparatus and method for proportionally controlling fluid delivery to readily replaceable mold inserts,” U.S. Patent No. 6,638,049, October 28, 2003. Review.

  24. Kazmer; D. O., Moss, M., Doyle, M.; van Geel, H., "Manifold system having flow control," U.S. Patent No. 6,713,002, March 30, 2004. Review.

  25. Doughty, M. A., Firisin, W. D., Hume, W. J., Moss, M. D., Kazmer, D. O., "Controlled injection using manifold having multiple feed channels," U.S. Patent No. 6,767,486, July 27, 2004. Review.

Other Items:

  1. D. Kazmer, Book Review, Design of Machine Elements by M. F. Spotts, T.E. Shoup, L. E. Hornberger, Eighth Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2004 (ISBN 0-13-048989-1). Appearing in Journal of Mechanical Design, 2003. Review.

  2. Kazmer, D. O., Personal Statement, 2002. Review.

  3. Kazmer, D. O., "Dynamic Cooling for Injection Molding," Final Report to Office of Naval Research, 2003. Review.

  4. Kazmer, D. O., “An Optimization Primer,” paper written for Introduction to Engineering Course Reader, August 1, 2003. Review.

  5. Kazmer, D., Hatch, D., Zhu, L., "Four Measures of System Performance," 2002. Review.

  6. Zhu, L., and D. O. Kazmer, "An Extensive Simplex Method for Mapping Global Feasibility," 2001. Review.

  7. Fagade, A., Kazmer, D., "Optimal Component Consolidation In Mechanical Systems," 2000. Review.

  8. Fagade, A., Kazmer, D., "Early Cost Estimation for Injection Molded Parts," 1999. Review.

  9. Kazmer, D. O., “Reflection on Teaching and Learning,” speech to University of Massachusetts’ Celebration of Teaching and Learning, March 25, 1999. Review.

  10. Kapoor, D., and D. Kazmer, "Comparison of Sequential Valve Gate Molding to Multi-Cavity Melt Control Injection Molding," 1998. Review.

  11. Kazmer, D. O., "1998 Informant: Activities of the Design and Processing Quality Lab," 1998. Review.

  12. Fagade, A., Kapoor, D., and D. Kazmer, "A Discussion of Design and Manufacturing Complexity," 1998. Review.

  13. Kazmer, D. O., “Evaluation of Advanced Simulations for the Injection Molding Process,” GE Plastics Internal Report, Pittsfield, MA, 1992. Review Cover Sheet.

  14. Poslinski, A. J., Aslam, S., Kazmer, D. O., “Effects of Viscosity Variation on Injection Molding,” GE Research & Development Technical Information Series Number 92CRD146, 1992. Review.

  15. Kazmer, D. O., "Diskflow Validation Summary," GE Plastics Report, 1992. Review.

  16. Kazmer, D. O., "Customer Training Manual on Mold Packing Analysis," GE Plastics Report, 1992. Review.

  17. Kazmer, D. O., “Development of a Radial Flow Analysis for Injection Molding,” GE Research & Development Technical Information Series Number 91CRD195, 1991. Review.

  18. Kazmer, D. O., “Adaptive Meshing of Two-Dimensional Evolving Geometries,” GE Research & Development Technical Information Series Number 90CRD198, 1990. Review.

Selected Magazine Coverage of Developed Technologies:

  1. Kirkland, C., "Smart molding meets smart molds," Injection Molding Magazine, April, 2002. Review.

  2. Sloan, J., “In-runner, pressure-governed valve system gives molders pinpoint, fast feed control: How Dynamic Feed provides independent control of melt injection at each cavity or gate at customized pressures and rates,” Injection Molding Magazine, July 1998. Review.

  3. Johnson, D., “GE Plastics’ QTIP Program Cuts Tool Qualifying Time,” Plastics Engineering, July 1998.

  4. Stacey, M., “Engineering Career Development: MS vs. MBA,” Graduating Engineer, April 1998.

  5. Deitz, D., “Java: A New Tool for Engineering,” Mechanical Engineering Magazine, April 1996, p. 68-72.