Teamwork is gaining increasing attention in a broader management research. In addition to previous research on the relationship between team structure and innovation performance, this study draws from an interesting e...Teamwork is gaining increasing attention in a broader management research. In addition to previous research on the relationship between team structure and innovation performance, this study draws from an interesting experience-based theory advanced by Kelley and Littman （2005）, which examines teams from design thinking perspective, and tests its contributions and effects on team＇s innovation performance. According to Kelley and Littman any team should include the following team roles： The anthropologist, the experimenter, the cross-pollinator, the hurdler, the collaborator, the director, the experience architect, the set designer, the storyteller, and the caregiver. We develop theoretical logics to explain how team structure that includes these key team roles and competences lead to a better innovation performance, and propose pertinent hypotheses. Experimental-empirical research and quantitative analysis were used in the study. The study conducted multiple experiments on three samples： a group of foreign entrepreneurship students, a group of technical students, and an additional group of randomly selected individuals, aged between 20 and 58, with diverse backgrounds. A special approach was implemented and a new instrument was developed to evaluate individuals in teams. While the results show that team that possess the major competences proposed by Kelley and Littman are more innovative, preliminary results also show that not all team roles are equally important. Moreover, team roles should be allocated equally among members for better collaboration, member satisfaction, and quick response, and within one team, one prevailing personality is optimal in terms of innovativeness. We discuss the implications of our findings for future research and managerial practice.展开更多
With the widespread application of the computer and microelectronic technology in the industry,digitization becomes the inevitable developing trend of the hydraulic technology.Digitization of the hydraulic components ...With the widespread application of the computer and microelectronic technology in the industry,digitization becomes the inevitable developing trend of the hydraulic technology.Digitization of the hydraulic components is critical in the digital hydraulic technology.High-speed on-of valves(HSVs)which convert a train of input pulses into the fast and accurate switching between the on and of states belong to widely used basic digital hydraulic elements.In some ways,the characteristics of the HSVs determine the performance of the digital hydraulic systems.This paper discusses the development of HSVs and their applications.First,the HSVs with innovative structures which is classifed into direct drive valves and pilot operated valves are discussed,with the emphasis on their performance.Then,an overview of HSVs with intelligent materials is presented with considering of the switching frequency and fow capacity.Finally,the applications of the HSVs are reviewed,including digital hydraulic components with the integration of the HSVs and digital hydraulic systems controlled by the HSVs.展开更多
Laser additive manufacturing(LAM)technology can overcome the limitations of conventional manufacturing and facilitate the integrated design and production of geometrically complex metal parts,making it widely applicab...Laser additive manufacturing(LAM)technology can overcome the limitations of conventional manufacturing and facilitate the integrated design and production of geometrically complex metal parts,making it widely applicable in industrial sectors such as biomedical,aerospace,and molding.This review provides an overview of the frontiers of LAM techniques,focusing on the progress made by our research group over the past two decades.It begins with the introduction of four critical types of advanced LAM techniques:large-scale,multimaterial,field-assisted,and LAM/subtractive hybrid manufacturing.Subsequently,coaxial and off-axial in situ monitoring techniques based on sensor installation are presented,along with an exploration of their integration with high-speed cameras,photodiodes,and other photoelectric sensors within the LAM equipment.Representative innovative designs incorporating small-angle and support-free structures,nonassembled structures,and porous structures are then introduced.Finally,a comprehensive summary is provided,along with a discussion of the development trends of LAM from both manufacturing and design perspectives.展开更多
In the digital economy era,many manufacturing enterprises are leveraging digital service enterprises to enhance their digital innovation processes.This paper introduces the concept of“digital innovation network embed...In the digital economy era,many manufacturing enterprises are leveraging digital service enterprises to enhance their digital innovation processes.This paper introduces the concept of“digital innovation network embeddedness”to describe this trend.Unlike traditional strategic resources,which are constrained by high-value,relatively static,restricted flow,and exclusivity,digital resources demonstrate superior fluidity,non-rivalrous access,and high value-driven interdependencies.To bridge this theoretical gap,this study examines the distinctive attributes of digital resources through the dual lenses of resource orchestration theory and dynamic capability theory.Specifically,it proposes big data capability as a mediating mechanism and organizational structure flexibility as a critical moderating factor.Developing this integrated research framework aims to elucidate the underlying mechanisms through which digital innovation network embeddedness dynamically shapes new product development(NPD)performance.Ultimately,this study seeks to advance theoretical understanding and provide actionable insights for digitally empowered manufacturing enterprises to enhance their NPD outcomes.The framework is tested using data from 559 manufacturing enterprises located in South China.There are three findings.(1)An inverted U-shaped relationship exists between digital innovation network structure and NPD performance,and between relationship embeddedness and NPD performance,respectively.(2)Big data capability mediates the relationship between moderate levels of digital innovation network embeddedness and NPD performance.However,at high levels of digital innovation network embeddedness,big data capability does not significantly mediate the relationship between digital innovation network structure/relationship embeddedness and NPD performance,respectively.(3)Organizational structure flexibility positively moderates the relationship between digital innovation network relationship embeddedness,big data capability,and NPD performance.Moreover,while mediated moderation occurred,the direct moderation effect on digital innovation network embeddedness is nonsignificant.The conclusions of this study provide insights for manufacturing enterprises seeking to enhance NPD performance within the context of digital innovation network embeddedness.展开更多
Buckling restrained knee braced truss moment frame （BRKBTMF） is a novel and innovative steel structural system that utilizes the advantages of long-span trusses and dedicated structural fuses for seismic application...Buckling restrained knee braced truss moment frame （BRKBTMF） is a novel and innovative steel structural system that utilizes the advantages of long-span trusses and dedicated structural fuses for seismic applications. Steel trusses are very economical and effective in spanning large distance. However, conventional steel trusses are typically not suitable for seismic application, due to its lack of ductility and poor energy dissipation capacity. BRKBTMF utilizes buckling restrained braces （BRBs） as the designated structural fuses to dissipate the sudden surge of earthquake energy. This allows the BRKBTMF to economically and efficiently create large span structural systems for seismic applications. In this paper, a prototype BRKBTMF office building located in Berkeley, California, USA, was designed using performance-based plastic design procedure. The seismic performance of the prototype building was assessed using the state-of-the-art finite element software, OpenSees. Detailed BRB hysteresis and advanced element removal technique was implemented. The modeling approach allows the simulation for the force-deformation response of the BRB and the force redistribution within the system after the BRBs fracture. The developed finite element model was analyzed using incremental dynamic analysis approach to quantify the seismic performance of BRKBTMF. The results show BRKBTMF has excellent seismic performance with well controlled structural responses and resistance against collapse. In addition, life cycle repair cost of BRKBTMF was assessed using the next-generation performance-based earthquake engineering framework. The results confirm that BRKBTMF can effectively control the structural and non-structural component damages and minimize the repair costs of the structure under different ranges of earthquake shaking intensities. This studies conclude that BRKBTMF is a viable and effective seismic force resisting system.展开更多
文摘Teamwork is gaining increasing attention in a broader management research. In addition to previous research on the relationship between team structure and innovation performance, this study draws from an interesting experience-based theory advanced by Kelley and Littman （2005）, which examines teams from design thinking perspective, and tests its contributions and effects on team＇s innovation performance. According to Kelley and Littman any team should include the following team roles： The anthropologist, the experimenter, the cross-pollinator, the hurdler, the collaborator, the director, the experience architect, the set designer, the storyteller, and the caregiver. We develop theoretical logics to explain how team structure that includes these key team roles and competences lead to a better innovation performance, and propose pertinent hypotheses. Experimental-empirical research and quantitative analysis were used in the study. The study conducted multiple experiments on three samples： a group of foreign entrepreneurship students, a group of technical students, and an additional group of randomly selected individuals, aged between 20 and 58, with diverse backgrounds. A special approach was implemented and a new instrument was developed to evaluate individuals in teams. While the results show that team that possess the major competences proposed by Kelley and Littman are more innovative, preliminary results also show that not all team roles are equally important. Moreover, team roles should be allocated equally among members for better collaboration, member satisfaction, and quick response, and within one team, one prevailing personality is optimal in terms of innovativeness. We discuss the implications of our findings for future research and managerial practice.
基金Supported by Key Technologies Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2019YFB2004502)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51805350,51775362)Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2019M651073).
文摘With the widespread application of the computer and microelectronic technology in the industry,digitization becomes the inevitable developing trend of the hydraulic technology.Digitization of the hydraulic components is critical in the digital hydraulic technology.High-speed on-of valves(HSVs)which convert a train of input pulses into the fast and accurate switching between the on and of states belong to widely used basic digital hydraulic elements.In some ways,the characteristics of the HSVs determine the performance of the digital hydraulic systems.This paper discusses the development of HSVs and their applications.First,the HSVs with innovative structures which is classifed into direct drive valves and pilot operated valves are discussed,with the emphasis on their performance.Then,an overview of HSVs with intelligent materials is presented with considering of the switching frequency and fow capacity.Finally,the applications of the HSVs are reviewed,including digital hydraulic components with the integration of the HSVs and digital hydraulic systems controlled by the HSVs.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFF0606000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U2001218)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2022B1515020064).
文摘Laser additive manufacturing(LAM)technology can overcome the limitations of conventional manufacturing and facilitate the integrated design and production of geometrically complex metal parts,making it widely applicable in industrial sectors such as biomedical,aerospace,and molding.This review provides an overview of the frontiers of LAM techniques,focusing on the progress made by our research group over the past two decades.It begins with the introduction of four critical types of advanced LAM techniques:large-scale,multimaterial,field-assisted,and LAM/subtractive hybrid manufacturing.Subsequently,coaxial and off-axial in situ monitoring techniques based on sensor installation are presented,along with an exploration of their integration with high-speed cameras,photodiodes,and other photoelectric sensors within the LAM equipment.Representative innovative designs incorporating small-angle and support-free structures,nonassembled structures,and porous structures are then introduced.Finally,a comprehensive summary is provided,along with a discussion of the development trends of LAM from both manufacturing and design perspectives.
基金supported by the Post-Funded Project of the National Social Science Fund of China(No.23FGLB088)the General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.71974059)+2 种基金the Ministry of Education in China Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Foundation(No.23YJA630124)the Development of Philosophy and Social Sciences in Guangzhou in 2021(No.2021GZYB12)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2024A1515030110).
文摘In the digital economy era,many manufacturing enterprises are leveraging digital service enterprises to enhance their digital innovation processes.This paper introduces the concept of“digital innovation network embeddedness”to describe this trend.Unlike traditional strategic resources,which are constrained by high-value,relatively static,restricted flow,and exclusivity,digital resources demonstrate superior fluidity,non-rivalrous access,and high value-driven interdependencies.To bridge this theoretical gap,this study examines the distinctive attributes of digital resources through the dual lenses of resource orchestration theory and dynamic capability theory.Specifically,it proposes big data capability as a mediating mechanism and organizational structure flexibility as a critical moderating factor.Developing this integrated research framework aims to elucidate the underlying mechanisms through which digital innovation network embeddedness dynamically shapes new product development(NPD)performance.Ultimately,this study seeks to advance theoretical understanding and provide actionable insights for digitally empowered manufacturing enterprises to enhance their NPD outcomes.The framework is tested using data from 559 manufacturing enterprises located in South China.There are three findings.(1)An inverted U-shaped relationship exists between digital innovation network structure and NPD performance,and between relationship embeddedness and NPD performance,respectively.(2)Big data capability mediates the relationship between moderate levels of digital innovation network embeddedness and NPD performance.However,at high levels of digital innovation network embeddedness,big data capability does not significantly mediate the relationship between digital innovation network structure/relationship embeddedness and NPD performance,respectively.(3)Organizational structure flexibility positively moderates the relationship between digital innovation network relationship embeddedness,big data capability,and NPD performance.Moreover,while mediated moderation occurred,the direct moderation effect on digital innovation network embeddedness is nonsignificant.The conclusions of this study provide insights for manufacturing enterprises seeking to enhance NPD performance within the context of digital innovation network embeddedness.
文摘Buckling restrained knee braced truss moment frame （BRKBTMF） is a novel and innovative steel structural system that utilizes the advantages of long-span trusses and dedicated structural fuses for seismic applications. Steel trusses are very economical and effective in spanning large distance. However, conventional steel trusses are typically not suitable for seismic application, due to its lack of ductility and poor energy dissipation capacity. BRKBTMF utilizes buckling restrained braces （BRBs） as the designated structural fuses to dissipate the sudden surge of earthquake energy. This allows the BRKBTMF to economically and efficiently create large span structural systems for seismic applications. In this paper, a prototype BRKBTMF office building located in Berkeley, California, USA, was designed using performance-based plastic design procedure. The seismic performance of the prototype building was assessed using the state-of-the-art finite element software, OpenSees. Detailed BRB hysteresis and advanced element removal technique was implemented. The modeling approach allows the simulation for the force-deformation response of the BRB and the force redistribution within the system after the BRBs fracture. The developed finite element model was analyzed using incremental dynamic analysis approach to quantify the seismic performance of BRKBTMF. The results show BRKBTMF has excellent seismic performance with well controlled structural responses and resistance against collapse. In addition, life cycle repair cost of BRKBTMF was assessed using the next-generation performance-based earthquake engineering framework. The results confirm that BRKBTMF can effectively control the structural and non-structural component damages and minimize the repair costs of the structure under different ranges of earthquake shaking intensities. This studies conclude that BRKBTMF is a viable and effective seismic force resisting system.
