@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/13330,
	  title     = {A Matrix Evaluation Model for Sustainability Assessment of Manufacturing Technologies},
	  author    = {Q. Z. Yang and  B. H. Chua and  B. Song},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Technology assessment is a vital part of decision process in manufacturing, particularly for decisions on selection of new sustainable manufacturing processes. To assess these processes, a matrix approach is introduced and sustainability assessment models are developed. Case studies show that the matrix-based approach provides a flexible and practical way for sustainability evaluation of new manufacturing technologies such as those used in surface coating. The technology assessment of coating processes reveals that compared with powder coating, the sol-gel coating can deliver better technical, economical and environmental sustainability with respect to the selected sustainability evaluation criteria for a decorative coating application of car wheels.
},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering},
	  volume    = {3},
	  number    = {8},
	  year      = {2009},
	  pages     = {953 - 958},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/13330},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/32},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 32, 2009},
	}