Björn Johansson
Björn Johansson performs research on sustainability aspects using virtual tools to analyze and improve production systems for industries. The goal is to create and improve production system performance in order to strive towards a more sustainable future in terms of less environmental impact, socially sound workplaces as well as a healthy economy. The results from the research aims at facilitating use of methodologies and tools for engineers to use while analyzing and creating production systems. Example of application areas are:
- Simulation of complete product lifecycles.
- Dynamic analysis for evaluation of environmental aspects of production systems.
- Realistic 3D animation of production equipment, facilities and environment.
- Layout planning, scheduling, balancing etc.

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State-of-the-art on product-service systems and digital technologies
The Environmental Implications of Digitalization in Manufacturing: A Case Study
Stakeholders’ influence towards sustainability transition in textile industries
Organisational sustainability readiness: a model and assessment tool for manufacturing companies
Environmental and Economic Impacts of Biofouling on Marine and Coastal Heat Exchangers
Environmental and Economic Impacts of Biofouling on Marine and Coastal Heat Exchangers
A Case Study for Modeling Machine Tool Systems Using Standard Representations
A data-driven approach to diagnosing throughput bottlenecks from a maintenance perspective
A generic hierarchical clustering approach for detecting bottlenecks in manufacturing
Interaction design for multi-user virtual reality systems: An automotive case study
Increasing Eco-Efficiency Awareness for Ship Loading Process Using Virtual Reality and Gamification
Digital Technologies Enabling Data of Production Systems for Decision Support
Finding and Capturing Value in e-Waste for Refrigerators Manufacturers and Recyclers
Environmental Sustainability of Digitalization in Manufacturing: A Review
Digital Twin for Smart Manufacturing: the Practitioner's Perspective
Application of a hybrid digital twin concept for factory layout planning
Simulation in hybrid digital twins for factory layout planning
A tool for holistic assessment of digitalization capabilities in manufacturing SMEs
Development of virtual reality support to factory layout planning
Challenges of Data Acquisition for Simulation Models of Production Systems in Need of Standards
A stepwise implementation of the virtual factory in manufacturing industry
Utilizing discrete event simulation to support conceptual development of production systems
ReSmaC Project: Feasibility and sustainability study of volume-production scenarios
ReSmaC project Report: Mapping Current State Smartphones' end of life
A Methodology to Align Core Manufacturing Capabilities with Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies
Realistic virtual models for factory layout planning
The Value of 5G Connectivity for Maintenance in Manufacturing Industry
5G Enabled Manufacturing Evaluation for Data-Driven Decision-Making
Climate implications of water-free dyeing of biofibers (ClimaDYE)
A Novel VR Tool for Collaborative Planning of Manufacturing Process Change using Point Cloud Data
Production system redesign using realistic visualisation
Developing a Framework for Assessing and Fostering the Sustainability of Manufacturing Companies
Framework for standardization of simulation integrated production planning
A VSM Approach to Support Data Collection for a Simulation Model
Adaptation of High-Variant Automotive Production System Using a Collaborative Approach
Layout Planning and Geometry Analysis Using 3D Laser Scanning in Production System Redesign
Production system geometry assurance using 3D imaging
An open web-based repository for capturing manufacturing process information
Improving lean design of production systems by visualization support
Standard Representations for Sustainability Characterization of Industrial Processes
Prerequisites for a high-level framework to design sustainable plants in the e-waste supply chain
Using 3D Laser Scanning to Support Discrete Event Simulation of Production Systems: Lessons Learned
Power Level Sampling of Metal Cutting Machines for Data Representation in Discrete Event Simulation
Fostering sustainable electronic waste management through intelligent sorting equipment
Assessing the Impact of Policy Changes in the Icelandic Cod Fishery Using a Hybrid Simulation Model
Lean Based Problem Solving using 3D Laser Scanned Visualizations of Production Systems
Lessons Learned from 3D Laser Scanning of Production Systems
Assessing the impact of policy changes in the Icelandic cod fishery using a hybrid simulation model
Visualization Support for Virtual Redesign of Manufacturing Systems
Startup Methodology for Production Flow Simulation Projects Assessing Environmental Sustainability
A Hierarchical Approach for Evaluating Energy Trade-offs in Supply Chains
Evaluation and Calculation of Dynamics in Environmental Impact Assessment
Simulation and analysis for sustainable product development
Multi-Resolution Modeling for Supply Chain Sustainability Analysis
Evaluation of methods used for life-cycle assessments in Discrete Event Simulation
Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Tradeoffs Using Simulation
Input data management in simulation - Industrial practices and future trends
Constructive Alignment in Simulation Education
Combining Point Cloud Technologies with Discrete Event Simulation
Environmental Impact Assessment for Manufacturing: Data Requirements for a Simulation-Based Approach
Framework for Ecolabeling using Discrete Event Simulation
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION RESEARCH: AWARENESS, MEASURES AND DEVELOPMENT
3D Movie Creation from Discrete Event Simulation Software Models of Manufacturing Industries
Data Requirements and Representation for Simulation of Energy Consumption in Production Systems
Visual Production – strategic manufacturing system development tools for aerospace industry
Sustainable Production Research - a Proposed Method to Design the Measures
Sustainable Production by Integrating Business Models of Manufacturing and Recycling Industries
A Method for Determining the Environmental Footprint of Industrial Products Using Simulation
Environmental Activity Based Cost using Discrete Event Simulation
Simulation and Analysis for Sustainability in Manufacturing
Simulation and analysis for sustainability in manufacturing processes
Interoperability for Simulation of Sustainable Manufacturing
Utilizing Combinatorial Testing on Discrete Event Simulation Models for Sustainable Manufacturing
Proceedings of the 2010 Winter Simuation Conference
Modeling, Simulation and Analysis for Sustainable Product Realization
Simulation Data Architecture for Sustainable Development
Simulation and Analysis for Sustainability in Manufacturing Processes
Framework and Indicators for a Sustainable Manufacturing Mapping Methodology
Enabling Flexible Manufacturing Systems by Using Level of Automation as Design Parameter
Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference
Input Data Management Methodology for Discrete Event Simulation
Mapping the Time-Consumption During Input Data Management Activities
A Methodology for Input Data Management in Discrete Event Simulation Projects
Pilot Implementation of the Core Manufacturing Simulation Data Model
Implementation of Core Manufacturing Simulation Data in Aerospace Industry
Discrete Event Simulation with Lifecycle Assessment Data at a Juice Manufacturing System
Simulation-based sustainable manufacturing system design
A tool for productive and environmentally efficient food production management
A TEST IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CORE MANUFACTURING SIMULATION DATA SPECIFICATION
A dynamic simulation tool for a productive and environmentally efficient food production
FACTS ANALYSER: AN INNOVATIVE TOOL FOR FACTORY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN USING SIMULATION
A dynamic simulation tool for a productive and environmental efficient food production
Facts-Factory Analyses in Conceptual Phase Using Simulation
A Pilot Implementation of the Core Manufacturing Simulation Data Information Model
TIME-CONSUMPTION ANALYSIS OF INPUT DATA ACTIVITIES IN DISCRETE EVENT SIMULATION PROJECTS
A Methodology for Modular Discrete Event Simulation
Mobile Manufacturing System Characteristics
Introducing Simulation Across The Disciplines
A Case Study on the Interaction between Physical and Knowledge Flows in Manufacturing Systems
Managing Strategic, Tactical and Operational Performance in Manufacturing Collaboration
Profitable Intelligent Manufacturing Systems for the Future
Using Autonomous Modular Material Handling Equipment for Manufacturing Flexibility
Modular Assembly Systems Simulation for Lead Time Reduction
Discrete Event Simulation software evaluation for "Dynamic Rough Cut Analysis"
Information structure to support Discrete Event Simulation in Manufacturing Systems
Discrete Event Simulation -present situation and future potential
An Evaluation of Discrete Event Simulation Software for Dynamic Rough-Cut Analysis"
An Enhanced Methodology for Reducing Time Consumption in Discrete Event Simulation Projects
Towards a Strategic Framework for Logistic and Production Flow Simulation
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Showing 28 research projects
Enabling REuse, REmanufacturing and REcycling Within INDustrial systems (REWIND)
Digital tvilling för utveckling och installation av produktionssystem - DIP
Twinning for Industrial Sustainability (TRUST)
5G-Enabled Manufacturing II (5GEMII)
ClimaDye 2: Sustainable water-free dyeing of biofibres
Big Data Value Spaces for COmpetitiveness of European COnnected Smart FacTories 4.0 (BOOST 4.0)
Biofouling heat exchangers. A Neptune project.
SUstainability, sMart Maintenance and factory design Testbed (SUMMIT)
RESMAC - Repurposing Smartphone Capabilities
Strategies and Standards for Smart Swedish Industries
Digitalization tool for increased resource usage in WEEE (WEEE Digit)
Future manufacturing of space components
Mistra EXPLORE - Exploring the opportunities for advancing vehicle recycling industrialization
5GEM - 5G-Enabled Manufacturing
Virtuella verktyg för service, underhåll och flöden för återtagning av använda produkter (VITS)
Methodology for Visual Production Development ((MVisPRod))
Knowledge and technology for more sustainable e-waste recycling (WEEE ID)
Innovative continuous upgrades of high investment product-services (USE-IT-WISELY)
Visual Production – Development and Operation of Complex Manufacturing Systems
EcoProIT - Ekologisk och Ekonomisk produkt-påverkansberäkning
Products of today are raw materials of tomorrow -A Symbiotic business model (SYMBIZ)