NAMRC | SME Outstanding Paper Award The NAMRC | SME Outstanding Paper Award is presented each year to recognize both the engineering value and industrial relevance of a publication at the annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC). Criteria Awards will be based on: Originality or novelty of an idea. Method or approach. Significance to manufacturing. Technical soundness. Completeness. Acknowledgment of the work of others. Organization of the manuscript. Clarity in writing. Figures and style. Selection Process The selection process is the responsibility of the NAMRI | SME Honors Committee. The NAMRI | SME Scientific Committee Chair will identify three to five papers submitted for publication at each year's NAMRC that received strong reviews by the Scientific Committee. Copies of these papers will be distributed to the NAMRI | SME Honors Committee by March 1. The committee votes using established criteria and the winners are identified based on these criteria. Award Recipients NAMRC 49 – 2021 Outstanding Paper in Manufacturing Process3D Freeze-Printed Cellulose-Based Aerogels: Obtaining Truly 3D Shapes, and Functionalization With Cross-linking and Conductive AdditivesHalil Tetik, Keren Zhao, Nasrullah Shah and Dong Lin Influence of a Local Short-Term Heat Treatment on the Formability of Orbital Formed Functional ComponentsAndreas Hetzel, Marion Merklein and Michael Lechner Outstanding Paper in Manufacturing SystemsStochastic Modeling for Tracking and Prediction of Gradual and Transient Battery Performance DegradationMatthew Russell, Evan King, Chadwick Parrish and Peng Wang NAMRC 48 – 2020 Outstanding Paper in Manufacturing SystemsTransferable Two-stream Convolutional Neural Network for Human Action RecognitionQianqian Xiong, Jianjing Zhang, Peng Wang, Dongdong Liu and Robert Gao, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Outstanding Papers in Manufacturing ProcessesCutting force model of power skiving of internal gearHideaki Onozuka and Fuminao Tayama, Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd., Kanagawa, Japan Yu Huang and Masatomo Inui, Ibaraki University, Ibaraki, Japan A new model for predicting the thickness of intermetallic compounds in friction stir weldingFarhang Momeni and Jun Ni, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan NAMRC 47 – 2019 Outstanding Paper in Manufacturing Systems CAD-Based Design and Pre-Processing Tools for Additive ManufacturingBotao Zhang, Archak Goel, Omkar Ghalsasi and Sam Anand Oustanding Papers in Manufacturing Processes Multi-Point Coupling for Tool Point Receptance PredictionTony Schmitz, Andrew Honeycutt, Michael Gomez, Michael Stokes and Emma Betters Experimental Study on Micro-Drilling of Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Composite Using Nano-Solid LubricationJin Woo Kim, Jungsoo Nam and Sang Won Lee NAMRC 46 – 2018 Outstanding Paper in Manufacturing SystemsFabrication of Self-Recoverable Flexible and Stretchable Electronic DevicesYiwei Han and Jingyan DongOutstanding Papers in Manufacturing ProcessesCoalescence of gold nanoparticles around the end of a carbon nanotube: a molecular-dynamics study Zheng Kang and Benxin WuA vibration-assisted method to reduce separation force for Stereolithography Yong Chen, Jie Jin, Huachao Mao and Jingfan Yang NAMRC 45 – 2017 Outstanding Papers in Manufacturing SystemsAdaptive Learning Control for Thermal Error Compensation of 5-Axis Machine ToolsPhilip Blaser, Florentina Pavliček, Kotaro Mori, Josef Mayr, Sascha Weikert and Konrad WegenerOutstanding Papers in Manufacturing ProcessesA Virtual Sensing Based Augmented Particle Filter for Tool Condition Prognosis Jinjiang Wang, Yinghao Zheng, Peng Wang and Robert X. GaoHighly Removable Water Support for Stereolithography Jie Jin and Yong Chen NAMRC 44 – 2016 Outstanding Papers in Manufacturing SystemsCombined Strength of Holons, Agents and Function Blocks in Cyber-Physical SystemsLihui Wang and Azadeh Haghighi Outstanding Papers in Manufacturing Processes“LISA: Linear Immersed Sweeping Accumulation”Huachao Mao, Chi Zhou and Yong Chen Analytical Modeling of Hydrodynamic Lubrication in a Multiple Reduction Drawing Die James Lowrie and Gracious Ngaile Thermal Model for Additive Restoration of Mold Steels Using Crucible SteelSantanu Paul, Ramesh Singh and Wenyi Yan Laminated Micro-Machine: Design and Fabrication of a Flexure-based Delta Robot Jorge Correa, Joseph Toombs, Nicholas Toombs and Placid Ferreira Effect of Geometrical Modeling on Prediction of Laser-Induced Heat Transfer in Metal FoamTizian Bucher, Christopher Bolger, Min Zhang, Chang Jun Chen and Y. Lawrence Yao NAMRC 43 – 2015 Outstanding Papers in Manufacturing SystemsManufacturing Scheduling of Collaborative Factories for Energy Cost ReductionHao Zhang, Fu Zhao and John Sutherland, Purdue University Exponential and Sigmold-Interpolated Machining StrategiesChristopher Dimerco, John Ziegert and Christopher Vermillion, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Outstanding Papers in Manufacturing ProcessesBio-Based Lubricants for Forming of MagnesiumMaziar Ramezani and Steven Schmid, University of Notre Dame Microstructure, Welding Mechanism, and Failure of Al/Cu Ultrasonic WeldsXin Wu,1 Teng Liu1,2 and Wayne Cai3, 1Wayne State University, 2Shenyang Aerospace University and 3GM Global R&D Center Energy-Efficient Vector Field Based Toolpaths for CNC Pocket MachiningSushrut Pavanaskar1, Sushrut Pnade2, Youngwook Kwon2, Alla Sheffer2, Sara McMains2 and Xhongyin Hu2, 1Prototype Training Centre (Kalpakkam) and 2Metallurgy and Materials Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam Effect of Deep Penetration of Interleaf on Delamination Resistance in GFRPDakai Bian, Tizian Bucher, Huade Tan and Y. Lawrence Yao, Columbia University Outstanding Papers in Additive ManufacturingDroplet Formation and Settlement of Phase-Change Ink in High Resolution Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) 3D PrintingYiwei Han, Chuang Wei and Jingyan Dong, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Identification of Optimal Printing Conditions for Laser Printing of Alginate Tubular Constructs NAMRC 42 – 2014 Outstanding PaperFiber Orientation Angle Effects in Machining of Unidirectional CFRP Laminated CompositesV. Madhavan, National Institute of Standards and Technology and Wichita State University; G. Lipczynski , The Boeing Company; B. Lane and E. Whitenton, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyHonorable MentionDrop-on-Demand E-Jet Printing of Continuous Features With AC-Pulse Modulation on Highly Insulating SubstratesChuang Wei and Hantang Qin, North Carolina State University; Chia-Pin Chiu, Intel Corporation; and Yuan-Shin Lee and Jingyan Dong, North Carolina State University Honorable MentionMulti-Physics Modeling for Laser Micro Transfer Printing Delamination Ala'a M. Al-okaily and Placid M. Ferreira, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Outstanding PaperAn Integrated CNC Accumulation System for Automatic Building-around-insertsXuejin Zhao, University of Southern California and Shandong University; Yayue Pan, Chi Zhou, and Yong Chen, University of Southern California; and Charlie C.L. Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Honorable MentionEvaluation of Ionic Fluids as Lubricants in ManufacturingA. Libardi, S.R. Schmid and M. Sen, University of Notre Dame Honorable MentionSpindle Dynamics Identification using Particle Swarm Optimization Vasishta Ganguly and Tony L. Schmitz, University of North Carolina at Charlotte NAMRC 41 – 2013 Outstanding PaperExperimental Investigation and Characterization of Nano-Scale Dry Electro-Machining M. Jahan and A. Malshe, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; and K.P. Rajurkar, University of NebraskaHonorable MentionA Prototype Printer for Laser Driven Micro-Transfer Printing P. Ferreira, R. Saeidpourazar, M.D. Sangid and J.A. Rogers, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHonorable MentionSimulative Testing of Friction and Lubrication in Cold Forging of Aluminum and Steel E. Ceron and N. Bay, Technical University of Denmark; T. Aida, University of Toyama; K. Dohda, Northwestern University; and T.E. Nicolaisen, Steertec Raufoss AS NAMRC 40 – 2012 Outstanding PaperAdditive Manufacturing Based on Optimized Mask Video Projection for Improved Accuracy and ResolutionC. Zhou and Y. Chen, University of Southern CaliforniaHonorable MentionPrediction and Analysis of Fracture in Single Point Incremental Forming Using a Damage Based Material ModelR. Malhotra, L. Xue, J. Cao and T. Belytschko, Northwestern University; and K.S. Smith and J. Ziegert, University of North Carolina at CharlotteHonorable MentionStudy of Specific Energy and Friction Coefficient in Minimum Quantity Lubrication Grinding Using Oil-Based NanolubricantsP. Kalita and A.P. Malshe, University of Arkansas; and S.A. Kumar, V.G. Yoganath and T. Gurumurthy, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute NAMRC 39 – 2011 Outstanding PaperIncorporating Stability, Surface Location Error, Tool Wear, and Uncertainty in the Milling Super DiagramJ. Karandikar, R.E. Zapata and T.L. Schmitz, University of FloridaHonorable MentionTissue Oblique Cutting Flow Angle and Needle Insertion Contact LengthJ.Z. Moore and A.J. Shih, University of MichiganHonorable MentionDetermination of Johnson-Cook Material Model Constants for Aisi 4340 Hr by Metal CuttingA. Deshpande, V. Madhavan and M. Al-Bawaneh, Wichita State University NAMRC 38 – 2010 Outstanding PaperHigh-Speed Microvideography Observations of the Periodic Catastrophic Shear Event in Cutting AISI 1045 SteelJ.C. Heigel and E.P. Whitenton, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyHonorable MentionFabrication and Characterization of Micro Dent Array Produced by Laser Shock Peening on Aluminum SurfacesR. Caslaru, M.P. Sealy and Y.B. Guo, The University of Alabama; and S. Chen, University of TexasHonorable MentionMicro Glass Milling on Multi-Axis Machine ToolT. Matsumura and K. Minai, Tokyo Denki University; and Y.K. Rong, Worcester Polytechnic Institute NAMRC 37 – 2009 Outstanding PaperA Simplified Model for Orthogonal Micromachining of FCC Single-Crystal MaterialsN. Kota and O.B. Ozdoganlar, Carnegie Mellon University NAMRC 36 – 2008 Outstanding PaperFinite Element Modeling of High-Throughput Drilling of Ti-6Al-4VR. Li and A.J. Shih, University of Michigan NAMRC 35 – 2007 Outstanding PaperSintering Strain of 316L Stainless Steel Parts Fabricated by Three-Dimensional PrintingS. Johnston, Georgia Institute of Technology; D. Storti and R. Anderson, University of Washington NAMRC 34 – 2006 Outstanding PaperSimulation-Based Development of a Superabrasive Grinding Wheel with Defined Grain StructureO. Braun, G. Warnecke and J.C. Aurich, University of Kaiserslautern NAMRC 33 – 2005 Outstanding PaperTool Wear Compensation and Path Generation in Micro and Macro EDMJ. Narasimhan, Z. Yu and K.P. Rajurkar, University of Nebraska-Lincoln NAMRC 32 – 2004 Outstanding PaperMicrostructure-Based Modeling of Anisotropic Superplastic DeformationM.K. Khraisheh and F.K. Abu-Farha, University of Kentucky NAMRC 31 – 2003 Outstanding PaperInfluence of Initial Thickness Deviation in Tube Periphery on Tube Deformation During Free Hydraulic BulgingA. Shirayori, S. Fuchizawa and M. Narazaki, Utsunomiya University NAMRC 30 – 2002 Outstanding PaperLinear State Space Modeling of Dimensional Machining ErrorsD. Djurdjanovic and J. Ni, University of Michigan NAMRC 29 – 2001 Outstanding PaperConvex Laser Forming with High CertaintyW. Li and Y.L. Yao, Columbia University NAMRC 28 – 2000 Outstanding PaperThe Use of Active Drawbeads in the Forming of Non-Symmetric Aluminum PanelsR. Li, K.J. Weinmann and A. Chandra, Michigan Technological University NAMRC 27 – 1999 Outstanding PaperThe Use of Active Drawbeads in the Forming of Non-Symmetric Aluminum Panels R. Li, K.J. Weinmann and A. Chandra, Michigan Technological University
