The purpose of this study was to established the manufacturing process technology of an ultra-thin, multi-functional micro-implant(MFMI) that was optimized in fractured small animals, not mainly large animals. The test results showed a reckon type plate was more suitable than a straight plate because of excellent deformation energy. It was found that the structure of the hole and the screw could be fastened in all directions with the limited contact design of the threaded part cut off in 4 directions. It was possible to manufacture a reckon type plate reflecting the neck part of 2.0 mm width. It was confirmed that the plate hole could be stably and easily deformed and fastened without damaging the hole through the round type bending device.

Animal orthopedic implants are an area that has recently been come into the light due to growing number of single-person households and increasing of interest in pets. The purpose of this study was to investigate a method to design and manufacture a bushing in a desired direction and angle with the environment of use, while the bone joint plate could be stably deformed during animal fracture surgery. It was found that the bone joint plate was capable of deformation in all directions and was designed to be transformed to the desired angle without degrading the basic properties of bending strength. Also, it was found that the bushing-type bone joint plate could be controlled in multiple directions and angle at omni-directional movements(0°-360°) and 0°-10° moving forward, backward and side to side.

In South Korea, Jeju Island has a role as a test bed for electric vehicles (EVs). All conventional cars on the island are supposed to be replaced with EVs by 2030. Accordingly, how to effectively set up EV charging stations (EVCSs) that can charge EVs is an urgent research issue. In this paper, we present a case study on planning the locations of EVCS for Jeju Island, South Korea. The objective is to determine where EVCSs to be installed so as to balance the load of EVCSs while satisfying demands. For a public service with EVCSs by some government or non-profit organization, load balancing between EVCS locations may be one of major measures to evaluate or publicize the associated service network. Nevertheless, this measure has not been receiving much attention in the related literature. Thus, we consider the measure as a constraint and an objective in a mixed integer programming model. The model also considers the maximum allowed distance that drivers would detour to recharge their EV instead of using the shortest path to their destination. To solve the problem effectively, we develop a heuristic algorithm. With the proposed heuristic algorithm, a variety of numerical analysis is conducted to identify effects of the maximum allowed detour distance and the tightness of budget for installing EVCSs. From the analysis, we discuss the effects and draw practical implications.

The size of the camping trailer will bring the area of the camping trailer more space. The various types of expandable RV or camping trailers are available to ensure a wider camping space. In this study, we aim to provide technology to produce new types of products. This will ensure a wide range of camping space while, also, facilitating mobile traction, which includes the development of functional, convenience, and aesthetic product design. This will satisfy a wide range of consumer and their diverse needs. As a result, the body weight of less than 500 kg was achieved by weight in the design and manufacturing process of the product. Consumers will be satisfied because they can obtain an abundant amount of camping space.