Luís Silva

Induction ring launcher (2008)

Matos, Vítor, Silva, Luís, Esteves, João Sena

This paper describes a device capable of launching metal rings at a distance of a few meters. Part of an iron pipe is inserted on a coil. A conducting non-ferromagnetic ring is inserted in the pipe...

Induction coil gun (2006)

Matos, Vítor, Silva, Luís, Esteves, João Sena

This paper describes a device capable of throwing metal rings at a range of a few meters. Part of an iron pipe is inserted on a coil. A conducting non-ferromagnetic ring is inserted in the pipe...

O turismo em espaço rural: um estudo da oferta e dos promotores (2006)

Silva, Luís

Este artigo procede a uma caracterização sociográfica da oferta e dos promotores do Turismo em Espaço Rural em Portugal Continental, dando igualmente conta do associativismo ligado ao sector e...

O turismo em espaço rural: um estudo da oferta e dos promotores (2006)

Silva, Luís

Este artigo procede a uma caracterização sociográfica da oferta e dos promotores do Turismo em Espaço Rural em Portugal Continental, dando igualmente conta do associativismo ligado ao sector e...

Fuzzy logic based control strategies for an electromagnetic actuated sewing machine presser foot (2004)

Guhr, Florian, Silva, Luís, Oliveira, Filomena, Carvalho, Helder

Comunicação apresentada na International Conference on Industrial Technology, Hammamet, Tunisia, 8 - 10 Dezembro 2004.

An innovative device for bobbin thread consumption measurement on industrial lockstitch sewing machines (2004)

Carvalho, Helder, Rocha, A. M., Monteiro, João L., Silva, Luís

Comunicação apresentada na International Conference on Industrial Technology, Hammamet, Tunisia, 8 - 10 Dezembro 2004.

Improving feeding efficiency of a sewing machine by on-line control of the presser foot (2004)

Silva, Luís, Carvalho, Helder, Oliveira, Filomena

This paper presents a contribution towards the development of a new generation of sewing equipment integrating auxiliary add-on kits to improve performance and flexibility in the production of...

Advancements in on-line monitoring and control of parameters in knitting and sewing processes (2004)

Carvalho, Helder, Catarino, André P., Carvalho, Miguel, Silva, Luís, Ferreira, Fernando, Rocha, A. M., ...

This paper presents a summary of the developments in process control in textile processes at the University of Minho, by a multidisciplinary research group involving three different departments...

G13 - Impactes Ambientais (2004)

Barros, Bruno, Mano, Cátia, Martins, Filipa, Castro, Pedro, Silva, Luís, Cardoso, Pedro, ...

Relatório de uma visita de estudo efectuada em 30 de Outubro de 2004 pelos alunos do 1º ano de Eng. Civil da U.M.

Sampling Plans for Pseudaletia unipuncta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae in Azorean Pastures (2003)

Luís Silva, Virgílio Vieira, João Tavares

Pseudaletia unipuncta (Haworth) is a pest in Azorean pastures that causes up to 8% yield loss mainly during summer and early autumn. The objective of this research was to develop robust sampling...

Actuation, monitoring and control of fabrics feeding during high-speed sewing (2003)

Silva, Luís, Lima, Mário, Carvalho, Helder, Rocha, A. M., Ferreira, Fernando, Monteiro, João L., ...

For some years now the fabrics feeding system of an industrial overlock sewing machine has been studied at the University of Minho, gathering different background researchers at the Laboratory of...

Actuation, monitoring and closed-loop control of sewing machine presser foot (2003)

Silva, Luís, Lima, Mário, Carvalho, Helder, Rocha, A. M., Ferreira, Fernando, Monteiro, João L., ...

Sewing is one of the most important processes in the apparel industry for the production of high-quality garments. Although some research and improvements have been carried out in this area, the...

Planning, control and monitoring tools for industrial garment assembly processes (2003)

Carvalho, Helder, Rocha, A. M., Monteiro, João L., Silva, Luís

Garment construction is a complex process due to the properties of the textile materials. Furthermore it still relies on human operators in most of the material handling and process monitoring. On...