1. INSTANT SIZING FOR SHOE BUYERS.
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CONSUMERS , *SHOES , *METROLOGY , *NEW business enterprises - Abstract
The article discusses a new simulation-driven inverse design methodology developed by engineers at the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) to accelerate the research and development process for fuel cell flow field plates. The team at TRINA applied this methodology to the design of microchannel plates, which direct the movement of fluid reactants in microreactors, including fuel cells. By integrating the COMSOL multiphysics software into their workflow, the team was able to optimize the design process and generate complex branching flow fields. This approach allows for more elaborate designs to be explored in less time, improving the efficiency of fuel cell design. Additionally, the article mentions a Stockholm-based startup called Volumental that has adapted industry-standard metrology for shoe sizing. Their FitTech system enables customers to scan their feet in three dimensions and receive recommendations for shoe sizes and styles that would fit best. The company has also developed a widget for retailer apps to facilitate the scanning process for online shoe shopping. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024