Publications
Books
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of industrial engineering and robotics. These books significantly contribute to the knowledge
base in these fields.
Books Chapters
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Journal Publications
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- Issues in innovation and development in the handicrafts industries of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Innovation and Development
- Modelling and experimental evaluation of the pocket milling operation for alloy tool steel
- Methodology for the design of a reconfigurable guillotine shear and bending press machine (RGS&BPM)
- Development of a sustainable decision framework for the implementation of end-of-life (EoL) options for the railcar industry
- Malele, K. Mpofu, M. Muchie, Bridging the innovation chasm: Measuring awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation policies and platforms at the universities of technology in South Africa, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 2019, pg 1 – 11, 2019. (Q1, Impact Score 3,87)
- Zeferino, Emanuel; Mpofu, Khumbulani; Makinde, Olasumbo; Ramatsetse, Boitumelo; Daniyan, Ilesmni, “FR/CoG multi-attribute based comparison methods for selection of the location of a research institute” , Journal of Facilities Management, 1-14, 2019. (Q2, Impact Score 2.52)
- J Ogbemhe, K Mpofu, N Tlale, Optimal Trajectory Scheme for Robotic Welding Along Complex Joints Using a Hybrid Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm, IEEE Access 7, 158753-158769, 2019. (Q1, Impact Score 4.82)
- OM Olabanji, K Mpofu, Adopting hybridized multicriteria decision model as a decision tool in engineering design, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 2019. (Q2, Impact Score 3.12)
- IA Daniyan, K Mpofu, Vibration Analysis and Control in the Rail Car System Using PID Controls, Noise and Vibration Control-From Theory to Practice, 2019.
- V Sibanda, K Mpofu, J Trimble, M Kanganga, Development of part families for a reconfigurable machine, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, online. (Q2, Impact Score 3.12)
- Business case for sustainability at the South African Post Office: From Eco- Efficiency to Eco-Effectiveness, (2012) Journal of Southern African Institute of Management Services
Conference Proceedings
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Daniyan, I. A., Mpofu, K., Oyesola, M., Ramatsetse, B. I. and Adeodu, A. O. (2020). Artificial Intelligence for Predictive Maintenance in the Railcar Learning Factories. Procedia Manufacturing, 45:13-18.
Daniyan, I. A. Bello, E. I., Ogedengbe, T. I. and Mpofu, K. Use of Central Composite Design and Artificial Neural Network for Predicting the Yield of Biodiesel, Procedia CIRP, 89:59-67.
Daniyan, I. A., Tlhabadira, I. Daramola, O. O., Phokobye, S. N., Siviwe, M. and Mpofu (2020). Measurement and Optimization of Cutting Forces during MS 200TS Milling Process using the Response Surface Methodology and Dynamometer. Procedia CIRP, 88:288-293.
Daniyan, I. A., Mpofu, K., Adeodu, A. O. and Bello, K. A. (2020). The Use of Adaptive Fuzzy-PID for Vibration Control in the Suspension System of a 2020 IEEE 11th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies. Added IEEE Xplore, pp. 130-134.
Daniyan, I. A., Tlhabadira, I., Phokobye, S. N., Mrausi, S., Mpofu, K. and Masu, L. (2020). Modelling and Optimization of the Cutting Parameters for the Milling Operation of Titanium Alloy (Ti6Al4V). 2020 IEEE 11th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies (ICMIMT 2020). Added to IEEE Xplore, pp. 68-73.
Daniyan, I. A., Mpofu, K. Adeodu, A. O. and Rominiyi, O. L. (2020). Investigation of Distortion, Stress and Temperature Distribution during Assembly of the Suspension System of a Rail Car. Procedia Manufacturing, 38:1792-1800.
I Daniyan, K Mpofu, A Adeodu, O Momoh (2020), Development and Automation of a 12 kW-Capacity Gasifier for Energy Generation, 2020 International SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA Conference, 1-5, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
D Ilesanmi, I Thlabadira, S Phokobye, S Mrausi, K Mpofu, L Masu (2020), Modelling and Optimization of the Cutting Parameters for the Milling Operation of Titanium Alloy (Ti6Al4V), 2020 IEEE 11th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies (ICMIMT 2020)Cape Town, South Africa.
I Daniyan, K Mpofu, B Ramatsetse, A Adeodu (2020), Design and simulation of a robotic arm for manufacturing operations in the railcar industry Procedia Manufacturing 51, 67-72, 30th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Athens, Greece.
OT Adenuga, K Mpofu, BI Ramatsetse (2020), Exploring energy efficiency prediction method for Industry 4.0: a reconfigurable vibrating screen case study Procedia Manufacturing 51, 243-250, 30th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Athens, Greece.
I Daniyan, K Mpofu, F Fameso, F Ale (2020), Simulation of kinematic hardening model for carbon steel AISI 1035 weld stress prediction during the welding assembly of a railcar Procedia CIRP 93, 520-526, Pretoria, South Africa.
E Murena, V Sibanda, S Sibanda, K Mpofu (2020), Design of a Control System for a Vending Machine
Procedia CIRP 91, 758-763, CIRP Design conference 2020, Pretoria, South Africa.
I Daniyan, I Tlhabadira, A Adeodu, S Phokobye, K Mpofu (2020), Process design and modelling for milling operation of titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) Using the Taguchi method, Procedia CIRP 91, 348-355, CIRP Design conference 2020, Pretoria, South Africa.
V Sibanda, L Munetsi, K Mpofu, E Murena, J Trimble, (2020) Design of a high-tech vending machine Procedia CIRP 91, 678-683, CIRP Design conference 2020, Pretoria, South Africa.
WT Seloane, K Mpofu, BI Ramatsetse, D Modungwa (2020), Conceptual design of intelligent reconfigurable welding fixture for rail car manufacturing industry, Procedia CIRP 91, 583-593, CIRP Design conference 2020, Pretoria, South Africa.
A Matenga, E Murena, K Mpofu, (2020), Application of Artificial Intelligence to an Electrical Rewinding Factory Shop Procedia CIRP 91, 735-740, CIRP Design conference 2020, Pretoria, South Africa.
L Madavha, T Laseinde, I Daniyan, K Mpofu (2020), Functional design and performance evaluation of a metal handheld detector for land mines detection, Procedia CIRP 91, 696-703, CIRP Design conference 2020, Pretoria, South Africa.
I Tlhabadira, I Daniyan, L Masu, K Mpofu, (2020), Computer aided modelling and experimental validation for effective milling operation of titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V), Procedia CIRP 91, 113-120, CIRP Design conference 2020, Pretoria, South Africa.
IA Daniyan, K Mpofu, AO Adeodu, (2020), Development of a diagnostic and prognostic tool for predictive maintenance in the railcar industry, Procedia CIRP 90, 109-114, 27th CIRP Life Cycle Engineering Conference, Grenoble, France.
HS Phuluwa, I Daniyan, K Mpofu, (2020), Sustainable demanufacturing model for promoting circular economy in the rail industry, Procedia CIRP 90, 25-30, 27th CIRP Life Cycle Engineering Conference, Grenoble, France.
I Daniyan, V Balogun, A Adeodu, B Oladapo, JK Peter, K Mpofu, (2020), Development and Performance Evaluation of a Robot for Lawn Mowing, Procedia Manufacturing 49, 42-48, CIRP International Conference on Through-Life Engineering Services.
IA Daniyan, I Tlhabadira, OO Daramola, SN Phokobye, M Siviwe, K Mpofu, (2020), Measurement and optimization of cutting forces during M200 TS milling process using the response surface methodology and dynamometer, Procedia CIRP 88, 288-293, CIRP Conference on Intelligent Computation in Manufacturing Engineering.
I Daniyan, E Bello, T Ogedengbe, K Mpofu, (2020), Use of Central Composite Design and Artificial Neural Network for Predicting the Yield of Biodiesel, Procedia CIRP 89, 59-67, 4th CIRP conference on Biomanufacturing.
C Uwa, E Sadiku, T Jamiru, Z Huan, K Mpofu, Y Hamam, I Ibrahim, B Ramatsetse (2020), Sustainable polypropylene nanocomposite for lightweight and low thermal conductivity application, Procedia Manufacturing 43, 567-575, 17th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, Shanghai, China.
T Yonga, G Kanakana-Katumba, K Mpofu, G Monzambe, (2020), Prediction of postural discomfort impact on manual assembly: A workshop case study, Procedia Manufacturing 43, 583-589, 17th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, Shanghai, China.
I Daniyan, K Mpofu, M Oyesola, B Ramatsetse, A Adeodu, (2020), Artificial intelligence for predictive maintenance in the railcar learning factories, Procedia Manufacturing 45, 13-18, 10th CIRP Conference on Learning Factories, Graz Austria.
IA Daniyan, K Mpofu, FO Fameso, AO Adeodu, KA Bello, Development and Simulation of Isotropic Hardening for AISI 1035 Weld Stress Prediction during Design and Welding Assembly of Lower Brackets of Rail Cars, Procedia CIRP 84, 916-922
B Ramatsetse, K Mpofu, OA Makinde, Analysis and performance investigation of a reconfigurable vibrating screen machine for mining and mineral processing industries, Procedia CIRP 84, 936-941, 2019GM Monzambe,
K Mpofu, IA Daniyan, Statistical Analysis of Determinant Factors and Framework Development for the Optimal and Sustainable Design of Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems in the Context of Industry 4.0, Procedia CIRP 84, 245-250. , 2019
IA Daniyan, I Tlhabadira, OO Daramola, K Mpofu, Design and Optimization of Machining Parameters for Effective AISI P20 Removal Rate during Milling Operation Procedia CIRP 84, 861-867, 2019.
IA Daniyan, K Mpofu, OL Daniyan, AO Adeodu, ID Uchegbu, Design and Modelling of Automated Reactor for the Production of Caustic Potash from Cocoa Pod Husk, Procedia CIRP 84, 960-965, 2019.
OM Olabanji, K Mpofu, Decision Analysis for Optimal Design Concept: Hybridized Fuzzified Weighted Decision Matrix and Fuzzy TOPSIS Using Design for X Tools, Procedia CIRP 84, 434-441, 2019.
MO Oyesola, K Mpofu, NR Mathe, I Daniyan, Development of an integrated design methodology model for quality and throughput of Additive Manufacturing processes, Procedia CIRP 84, 688-693, 2019.
V Sibanda, K Mpofu, J Trimble, M Kanganga, Engineering Design Featuring the Life Cycle Approach for Reconfigurable Machine Tool, Procedia CIRP 84, 948-953, 2019.
V Sibanda, K Mpofu, J Trimble, N Zengeni, Design of an Animal Detection System for Motor Vehicle Drivers
Procedia CIRP 84, 755-760.
, 2019
IA Daniyan, OL Daniyan, OH Abiona, K Mpofu, Development and Optimization of a Smart System for the Production of Biogas using Poultry and Pig Dung, Procedia Manufacturing 35, 1190-1195, 2019.
OT Adenuga, K Mpofu, AM Kanisuru, Agent-based Control System: A Review and Platform for Reconfigurable Bending Press Machine, Procedia Manufacturing 35, 50-55, 2019.
IA Daniyan, K Mpofu, AO Adeodu, TM Azeez, Investigating the Quality and Conformity of Carbon Steel AISI 1035 under Varying Heat Treatment Conditions, Procedia Manufacturing 35, 1111-1116.
M Oyesola, K Mpofu, N Mathe, A techno-economic analytical approach of laser-based additive manufacturing processes for aerospace application, Procedia Manufacturing 35, 155-163.
CA Uwa, T Jamiru, ER Sadiku, Z Huan, K Mpofu, Polypropylene/nanoclay Composite: A solution to refrigerated vehicles, Procedia Manufacturing 35, 174-180
TB Shihundla, K Mpofu, OT Adenuga, Integrating Product-Service Systems into the manufacturing industry: Industry 4.0 perspectives, Procedia CIRP 83, 8-13
GB Gamede, K Mpofu, OT Adenuga, Business model for integrating energy efficiency performance in manufacturing industries: railcar case study, Procedia CIRP 81, 1441-1446
J Ogbemhe, K Mpofu, NS Tlale, Continuous trajectory planning for welding of complex joints using bezier curve, Procedia Manufacturing 33, 685-692
E Murena, K Mpofu, O Makinde, J Trimble, X Wang, Web-based process planning system concept selection using Weighted Decision Matrix and Analytical Hierarchy Process: A case study of sheet metal bending operations, Procedia Manufacturing 33, 462-469.
OT Adenuga, K Mpofu, RI Boitumelo, Energy efficiency analysis modelling system for manufacturing in the context of industry 4.0, Procedia CIRP 80, 735-740.
IA Daniyan, OA Dahunsi, OB Oguntuase, OL Daniyan, K Mpofu, Development of a Prototype Test Rig for Leak Detection in Pipelines, Procedia CIRP 80, 524-529.
N Maheso, K Mpofu, B Ramatsetse, A Learning Factory concept for skills enhancement in rail car manufacturing industries, Procedia Manufacturing 31, 187-193.
J Ogbemhe, K Mpofu, N Tlale, B Ramatsetse, Application of robotics in rail car manufacturing learning factory: A case of welding complex joints, Procedia Manufacturing 31, 316-322.
Trevor Bongani Shihundla , Khumbulani Mpofu , Olukorede Tijani Adenuga, Integrating Product-Service Systems into the manufacturing industry: Industry 4.0 perspectives, 11th CIRP Conference on Industrial Product-Service Systems, IPS2 2019, 29-31 May 2019, Zhuhai & Hong Kong, China
- Matilda Nkateko Maheso, Vennan Sibanda, Khumbulani Mpofu, Flexible and Adaptable Learning Factories for the Rail Car Manufacturing industry, 8th CIRP Conference on Learning Factories – Advanced Engineering Education & Training for Manufacturing Innovation, Procedia Manufacturing 23, 243-248, 2018, Greece.
- Ogbemhe, K. Mpofu, N. S. Tlale. continuous trajectory planning for welding of complex joints using bezier curve 16th global conference on sustainable manufacturing held in lexington kentucky, USA on 2nd – 4th October, 2018.
- Eriyeti, Murena, Khumbulani Mpofu, Olasumbo Makinde, John Trimble, Xi Wang, Web-based process planning system concept selection using Weighted Decision Matrix and Analytical Hierarchy Process: A case study of sheet metal bending operations 16th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing held in Lexington Kentucky, USA on 2nd – 4th October, 2018.
- Daniyan, I. A and Mpofu, K, Daniyan, O. L , Adeodu A. O, Modelling and simulation of a PID controlled active suspension system of a rail car, 1st African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Pretoria, South Africa, 30 October 2018 to 1 November 2018, 1470 – 1480.
- Daniyan, I. A., Ahwin, K. A., Aderoba, A. A. , Daniyan, O. L., Mpofu, K., Development and Optimization of a Smart Digester for the Production of Biogas from Food Watse, 1st African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Pretoria, South Africa, 30 October 2018 to 1 November 2018, pg 1455-1469.
- Dennit Quewan Adams & Khumbulani Mpofu, What has Industry 4.0 got to do with us? A Review of the Literature, 1st African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Pretoria, South Africa, 30 October 2018 to 1 November 2018, 431-449.
- Khumbuzile Mdlalose, Olasumbo Makinde and Khumbulani Mpofu, Anthropometric assessment of welding workers in a rail manufacturing system environment, 48th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering (CIE48), Auckland, New Zealand, 2 December 2018 to 5 December 2018.
- Moses Oyesola, Ntombi Mathe, Khumbulani Mpofu, Samuel Fatoba, Sustainability of Additive Manufacturing for the South African aerospace industry: A business model for laser technology production, commercialization and market prospects, 51st CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems. Procedia CIRP 72 (2018) 1530–1535.
- Vennan Sibanda, Khumbulani Mpofu, John Trimble Framework for The Development of a New Reconfigurable Guillotine Shear and Bending Press Machine, Open access, Original research article, Procedia CIRP, Volume 63, 2017, Pages 366-371.
- Eriyeti Murena, Khumbulani Mpofu, John Trimble, Norman Gwangwava, Model for Developing a Feature Recogntion System for A Reconfigurable Bending Press Machine, Open access, Original research article, Procedia CIRP, Volume 63, 2017, Pages 533-538.
- V Malele, K Mpofu, M Muchie, Lesson learned from exposing computer systems engineering students to entrepreneurship and innovation activities, Conference Review Procedure, 156, Proceedings of the 4th Biennial Conference of the South African Society for Engineering Education, 14-15 June 2017 Cape Town Lodge, Buitengracht Street, Cape Town, Edited by Brandon Collier-Reed, Pages 156-171. ISBN: 978-0-620- 76309-7
- Vusumuzi Malele, Khumbulani Mpofu & Mammo Muchie, Bridging the Innovation Chasm: Computer Systems Engineering students’ attitude, biasness and perception towards entrepreneurship and innovation, 24th annual conference of the Southern African association for research in mathematics, science and technology education (SAARMSTE),
- Eriyeti Murena, Khumbulani Mpofu, John a Trimble, framework for developing a web based process plan for reconfigurable press brake bending machine, conference on competitive manufacturing (coma) coma’16, 27-29 January 2016, Stellenbosch, South
Olukorede Tijani Adenuga, Khumbulani Mpofu, Michael Kanisuru Adeyeri, Agent-based control system methodology for a reconfigurable Bending Press Machine, 49th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems (CIRP-CMS 2016), presented in Stuttgart, Germany.
Eriyeti Murena, Khumbulani Mpofu, John a Trimble & Jerome Manjoro, A Methodology to improve sheet metal bending CAPP for reconfigurable bending press machines using web based system, 7th ICAT 23-26 November 2016, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Vennan Sibanda and Khumbulani Mpofu, Appropriate technology innovation – equipment design for sustainability, 7th ICAT 23-26 November 2016, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Christianah O Ijagbemi, Harold M Campbell and Khumbulani Mpofu, Technology Skills Development towards Sustainable Manufacturing in South Africa, 25th International Association for Management of Technology IAMOT 2016 Conference Proceedings 15-19 May , Orlando, Florida, USA.
B. Ramatsetse, K. Mpofu, O. Makinde, H.M. Campbell, and C. Engelbrecht, Design and structure optimization of a reconfigurable vibrating, screen for the mining and mineral processing industries, New technology and innovation in the Minerals Industry Colloquium, Emperors Palace, 9–10 June 2016, Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
J. Ogbemhe, K. Mpofu, N.S Tlale, Achieving Sustainability in Manufacturing Using Robotic Methodologies, 14th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, GCSM 3-5 October 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Sydney Theko, Mukondeleli Grace Kanakana & Khumbulani Mpofu , Assessment of Continuous Improvement initiatives’ impact within the Manufacturing Sector in South Africa, 27th Annual Conference of the Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 27th to 29th October 2016, North West, South Africa.
Amos Mekwa, Khumbulani Mpofu Mukondeleli Grace Kanakana failure analysis of locomotive alternator using the six sigma and DMAIC methodology, 27th Annual Conference of the Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 27th to 29th October 2016, North West, South Africa.
A.P. Muthivhi, M.G Kanakana & K Mpofu (2016) “Lean management in the healthcare industry”27th Annual Conference of the Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 27th to 29th October 2016, North West, South Africa.
- Olabanji M Olayinka and Khumbulani Mpofu, Programmable Logic Control of an Electro- System for a Reconfigurable Assembly Fixture used for Press Brake assembly, 8th Conference of Robotics and Mechatronics (RobMech) of South Africa, Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 26 and 27 November 2015.
- Adeyeri, Michael Kanisuru, Mpofu, Khumbulani and Adenuga Olukorede ,“ Integration of Agent Technology in Manufacturing Enterprise: A Review and Platform for Industry” Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, March 3 – 5, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- A. Makinde, K. Mpofu, B.I. Ramatsetse, and M.O. Oyesola, Holistic methodologies for optimal reconfigurable vibrating screen design, development, production, utilization and management – part I, Mining business optimisation conference 2015, 11 – 12 March 2015, Mintek, Randburg, Johannesburg.
- O.A. Makinde, K. Mpofu, B.I. Ramatsetse, and M.O. Oyesola, Holistic methodologies for optimal reconfigurable vibrating screen design, development, production, utilization and management – part II, Mining business optimisation conference 2015, 11 – 12 March 2015, Mintek, Randburg, Johannesburg.
- M. Matsebatlela, K. Mpofu, Inventory Management Framework to minimize supply and demand mismatch on a manufacturing organization, INCOM 2015, Ottawa, Canada.
- Malele V, Mpofu K and Muchie M, Bridging the innovation chasm: students’ understanding of the concept of patent, accepted to IAMOT2015, June 8-11, 2015, Cape Town South
- Madzhie, F, Mpofu K and Adeyeri K. Algorithm for development of early warning system for productivity performance measurement, accepted to IAMOT2015, June 8-11, 2015, Cape Town South Africa.
- Lasiende OT and Mpofu K, Postal Industry: Review and re-engineering framework for sustainable growth accepted to IAMOT2015, June 8-11, 2015, Cape Town South
- Ramatsetse B, Mpofu K and Makinde O, Sustainable Management Strategies in Mining Industries: Introduction of Reconfigurable and Adaptable Technologies accepted to IAMOT2015, June 8-11, 2015, Cape Town South
- Adenuga OT, Mpofu K and Adeyeri MK, Design of a fuzzy-PID controller for a reconfigurable bending press machine, accepted to FAIM 2015, 23- 26 June 2015, Wolverhampton,
- Oyesola M, Mpofu K, Adeyeri MK and Adenuga OT, Proportional integral derivative studies on control system for reconfigurable vibrating screen electro-hydraulic actuator, accepted to FAIM 2015, 23- 26 June 2015, Wolverhampton,
- Trimble and K. Mpofu, Balancing global recognition with African needs: the case for appropriate technology, 14thInternational Biennial BIE conference Gaborone, Botswana, 5-8 October 2015.
- OT Laseinde, SB Adejuyigbe, K Mpofu, HM Campbell, Educating tommorrows engineers: reinforcing engineering concepts through virtual reality teaching aid, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEE IEEM, Singapore, 6-9 December 2015, ISBN 978-1-4673-8065-2.
Adenuga and K Mpofu Control system for electro-hydraulic synchronization on RBPT, Proceedings of the 47th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Windsor, Canada, 2014, 362 – 367.
A. Makinde, K. Mpofu and API Poppola, Role of Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS) in South Africa Mining Machinery Industries, Proceedings of the 47th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, 28-30 April 2014, Windsor, Canada.
K. Adeyeri, K Mpofu, O. C. Afolabi, Configuration modelling concept for impacting motion on soil tillage for heaping operation using four bar mechanism, IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Sep 01, 2014 to Sep 03, 2014, in Gaborone, Botswana.
K. Adeyeri, K Mpofu, S. P. Ayodeji, A. O. Borode, Animated simulation of pilot soya beans oil production process plant, IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Sep 01, 2014 to Sep 03, 2014, in Gaborone, Botswana.
Christo Semmelink, Khumbulani Mpofu, Peter Butala, Gerhard de Clercq, Improved Management in a Facility layout: a simulation experimental approach, 13thInternational Conference on Management and Innovative Technologies, , 29 to 30 September, 2014 Fiesa, Slovenia.
Noumodje H.T. Mpofu K., Tlale N. (2013) Architecture for building a web-based communication in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System (RMS), International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing COMA’ 13, 30 January – 1 February 2013, Stellenbosch, Republic of South Africa.
BI Ramatsetse, K Mpofu and DA Desai, Conceptual Design of a Changeable Modular Screening Machinery, 4th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Technologies (MIMT 2013), March 16-17, 2013, Bali Island,
Gwangwava , Mpofu K., Tlale N. and Yu Y. (2013), Concept development of reconfigurable Bending Press Tools, (RBPTs), Modules using a novel methodology, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 11thIFAC Workshop on Intelligent manufacturing Systems (11th IFAC), 22-24 May 2013, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 8 pages
Mwoyongewenyu, N. Gwangwava, L. Nyanga, K. Mpofu, A. van der Merwe A framework for a Technology Transfer Decision Support System (TTDSS), Southern African Institute of Industrial Engineering Conference 9-11 July 2013, at Spier Stellenbosch, SA.
Matsebatlela, K. Mpofu and SP Ayodeji Supply and demand wire optimisation, Southern African Institute of Industrial Engineering Conference 9-11 July 2013, at Spier Stellenbosch, SA.
BI Ramatsetse, Mpofu O Matsebe and DA Desai Conceptual design framework for developing a reconfigurable vibrating screen for small and medium mining enterprises, Southern African Institute of Industrial Engineering Conference 9-11 July 2013, at Spier Stellenbosch, SA.
Gwangwava N, Moyongewenyu B, NyangaL,Van der MerweA F and Mpofu K, (2013), Technology transfer decision support system- A novel solution to curb the technology gap in developing countries, ZIE 7th Congress Proceedings, 25th -27th September 2013, Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
Nyaka C.D and Mpofu K Reconfigurable Supply Chain Management: A key to enhance competitiveness of the South African Press Tool Industry, 6th Robotics and Mechatronics Conference (RobMech), Durban South Africa, 30-31
October 2013, pg 6-13.
CD Tshawe, K Mpofu, SP Ayodeji, Manufacturability of an eco-friendly press brake, The third international conference on Business Sustainability, 20-22 November 2013, Povoa de Varsim, Portugal.
- Mpofu, “Machine Morphology in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System environments” invited session paper at the 14th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in manufacturing May 23-25, 2012, The University Polytehnica of Bucharest, Romania.
- K Mpofu , “Expert Systems design for reconfigurable manufacturing systems” Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing Conference, (FAIM), 10 to 13 June 2012, Helsinki,
- S. Ndzabukelwayo, Mpofu and N. Tlale, ” An intelligent fuzzy-PID controller for a Reconfigurable Machine” Information Security and Intelligent Control, (ISIC) 14- 16 August 2012, Yunlin Taiwan.
- Gwangwava , Mpofu K., Tlale N. and Yu Y. (2012), Function Driven Object-Oriented (FUDOO) Methodology for Design and Reconfiguration of Reconfigurable bending Press tools (RBPTs). Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science (EAS 2012)- Engineering Applications for the 21st Century, December 27-29, 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp 327-334, ISBN: 978-0- 88986-941-7
- Gwangwava , Mpofu K., Tlale N. and Yu Y. (2012), Technological Tools and Application Platform for Success Realization of Reconfigurable Bending Press Tools, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5th International Conference on Appropriate Technology (5thICAT), 20-24 November 2012, Republic of South Africa, Pretoria, 8 pages.
- Unene Manganyi and K Mpofu, “Biological considerations in the design of smart prosthetics” Robotics and Mechatronics Conference of South Africa 2011, (ROBMECH 2011) from 23-25 November
- K Mpofu and N. S. Tlale, “Fuzzy Metrics in reconfiguration of reconfigurable systems” The 11th International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems (HIS’11) from 5-8 December, 2011 at Melaka, Malaysia.
K Mpofu and S6. 6. Tlale, “Configuration of Commercial of the shelf (COTS) industrial machine designs ” The 25thISPE International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future 2010 (CARS & FOF 2010, Pretoria, South Africa, 13-16 July.2010).
K Mpofu, N.S. Tlale, and C.M. Kumile, “Development of Commercial off the Shelf Structural Configurations for Reconfigurable Machines Tools” Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing Conference, (FAIM), 2009 United Kingdom.
- K Mpofu, S. Tlale, and C.M. Kumile, “Reconfigurable commercial offshelf industrial machine design” 2nd Robotics and Mechatronics Symposium, 11 November 2008, Baines lodge Bloemfontein, South Africa.
- Mpofu, N.S. Tlale, and C.M. Kumile, “Adaptation of Commercial Off the Shelf Modules Reconfigurable Machine Tool Design”, The 15th International conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP08), 2-4 Dec 2008, Auckland, New-Zealand, pp on CD. (see http://www.m2vip.com ).
- Mpofu, N.S. Tlale and C.M. Kumile “Development of a Knowledge Based Reconfigurable Manufacturing System”, Botswana Institution of Engineers Conference, October 2007, Gaborone, Botswana.
- Mpofu, N.S. Tlale, and C.M. Kumile, “Design of Reconfigurable Machine Systems: Knowledge Based Approach’”, The 24thISPE International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future 2008 (CARS & FOF 2008, Koriyama, Japan, 29-31.July.2008, pp on CD (see http://www.mech.ce.nihon- u.ac.jp/~cars2008/ ).
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