International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

The aim of the project is to develop an innovative line of electric guitars “RUF Guitars” made of composites. The guitars will be characterized by unprecedented ergonomy, weight and will contain a number of improvements not offered by the competition. Key innovations included: ultra-thin griffin (less than 15mm), significantly reduced weight (less than 1,5kg), protection of the griffin with nanosilver particles reducing sweating of the hand, increased stiffness of the griffin and resistance to temperature and humidity changes and innovative design solutions.

The use of satellite technology in monitoring air pollution has become increasingly important for understanding and managing environmental health. This article explores the advancements in satellite-based monitoring of air pollutants, specifically focusing on the measurements of carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), and weather indices. Satellite remote sensing provides extensive spatial and temporal data, addressing the limitations of ground-based monitoring networks [1]. Recent studies show that geostationary satellites have great potential for continuous and wide-ranging monitoring of air quality. These satellites enable accurate estimation of surface concentrations of pollutants, allowing for real-time assessment and trend analysis [2]. The integration of satellite data with ground measurements improves the reliability of air quality monitoring systems [3]. The analysis also highlights the usefulness of satellite data in understanding the dynamics of air pollution, including the dispersion patterns and the impact of weather conditions on pollutant levels. The use of advanced satellite instruments, such as those on the Sentinel-5P satellite, has shown significant improvements in detecting and quantifying CO and particulate matter concentrations [4]. Overall, the application of satellite technology in air pollution monitoring not only provides valuable insights into pollutant levels but also supports the development of effective mitigation strategies and policies to protect public health [5].

In commercial kitchens, deep fryers are essential for frying various foods, particularly frozen products. These appliances, available in multiple models and capacities, typically use gas or electricity and utilize significant amounts of cooking oil. For instance, a standard commercial deep fryer may have a cooking chamber with a capacity of 22 liters of oil. However, over time and with repeated use, the quality of the cooking oil deteriorates, leading to the formation of waste oil. This waste oil affects the quality of fried foods and presents significant environmental challenges. The improper disposal of waste oil contributes to environmental pollution, necessitating businesses’ careful management and disposal. In response to these concerns, our research and development (R&D) efforts have focused on designing and developing a novel eco-friendly commercial deep fryer with an integrated filter system. Unlike existing models in our product range, this innovative deep fryer is designed to achieve energy savings and reduce the amount of waste oil produced. Specifically, the new deep fryer has demonstrated energy savings of at least 25% compared to our current models. Additionally, this fryer can operate using alternative solid oil, offering further flexibility and sustainability in commercial kitchen operations.

The aim of this research is to develop and implement a smart microfactory concept for use in engineering studies as well as for the overall promotion of technical studies at TTK Tallinn University of Applied Sciences. The microfactory allows students to directly engage with a small-scale manufacturing cycle which includes many of the processes found in an actual industrial factory, such as production planning, material handling, quality control and production feedback and optimisation. Pencil sharpening was chosen as the production task. For this purpose, several devices were designed and manufactured which utilise a variety of different sensors and a collaborative robot UR3. The production unit also incorporates a manufacturing execution system (MES) that students can develop and refine themselves. Thanks to a hands-on approach which combines both theoretical studies and practical experience, students are able to observe the effect of their decisions to a production process in a miniature yet realistic environment.

This report presents an approach for predicting energy consumption in a specific living space based on experimental data on the indoor microclimate. The data for the analysis of the temperature in the room and the external temperature of the environment is used for the period from 01.01.2016. until 31.12.2023, and a period of 18:00 – 24:00. Regression analysis is used to create a model for increasing energy consumption.

The features of realization of the principles of convergence and synergy of components of the system of intellectual support of sustainable development of societies are considered. Characteristic features of post-industrialism, which does not act as an alternative to industrial-market civilization, are shown. The approach to increasing the level of intellectual potential in the functioning of society is proposed. This approach based on the development of cluster structures of the scientific-educational-production complex, which provide synergistic effects due to the integration of intellectual resources that contribute to the creation of new-generation innovations.

This article focuses on the important role that consumer feedback plays in fostering innovation in business. It discusses the importance of listening to and understanding consumer views and preferences when developing new products and services. The article clearly analyses ways to effectively gather and interpret consumer feedback to improve the innovation process and ensure the success of new initiatives. It also discusses the challenges that can arise in processing and interpreting feedback. The article also highlights the benefits of actively involving consumers in the innovation process, including creating loyal customers, satisfied customers, improving competitiveness and minimizing the risk associated with new product launches. Based on a review of recent research and case studies, this article offers insights and guidance for entrepreneurs and managers seeking to effectively integrate consumer feedback into their innovation processes.

Innovation management is the process of making decisions in an ever-changing environment, constantly studying innovative programmes and reviewing them both in general and in parts. An innovation leader recognizes that his or her activities are surrounded by uncertainties, both internal and external. He is never immune to the emergence of unforeseen technical problems, the need to reallocate resources, new assessments of market opportunities. The system for planning and managing innovative technology in management must be sufficiently flexible. The most comprehensive and flexible innovation management systems are primarily focused on the development of prospective products as well as the transformation of innovation management functions.

The choice of a treatment method, like any other innovative process, is a two-stage process: generation and formation of an idea and its realization – implementation. Unlike most works on innovation topics, the focus here is on the first stage of the innovation process, when the methodology for the choice is only for creation, making problems, containing contradictions, arise.

The set of theoretical and methodological concepts related to the formation, development and knowledge has been studied. Within the framework of the study, approaches are considered that in one form, or another belong to classical theories. The current state and problems of modern organizations in the field of knowledge formation and development are analyzed. Based on the example of Kazakhstani organizations, the main directions are used to improve approaches to knowledge management to improve the quality of labor activity and improve the qualifications of specialists of organizations. The study identified the need to develop a high-quality and flexible in-house training system, which will be relevant in modern conditions. A toolkit has been developed that contributes to the effective formation and development of knowledge of a modern Kazakhstani specialist.

In the changing business environment and the global understanding of the market environment, the driving force of which are increasingly demanding customer requirements, the growth of supply and services, higher competition, technological development, globalization of business, innovation is a means for the implementation of constant changes. Nowadays, success is achieved by integrating innovation into business processes, and creativity of human resources in various professions, for example, technologists, designers, economists and optimizers, which is replaced by innovation engineers, business and marketing innovators, thought innovators, innovation managers, etc., is also important for productivity support.
Strong and agile companies thus gain a leading position on the market. By connecting the knowledge of employees, innovation strategy and business management, a management model of the innovation process was created, which takes into account the diversity of types of organizational structures of enterprises and uses the elements of the innovation climate of the enterprise. An important part of managing the innovation process is determining the elements of the innovation climate, through which innovative ideas from employees are supported and their dissemination and implementation. They must be managed on the basis of the chosen type of organizational structure of the company.
By properly setting the elements of the innovation climate and aligning it with the organizational structure, enterprises can manage their processes and get more innovative ideas for implementation, thus increasing their innovation performance and achieving better competitiveness in the market.

Joint scientific and applied research occupies its place as a major innovation process in the activities of scientific, educational and business organizations. The purpose of this approach is to gain access to external sources of technology (or other assets) and their integration into products and services to build security of critical infrastructure and strategic sites of national importance.
Partnerships in the development of security systems can bring added value to partner organizations, allowing them to use a wider network of promising assets and markets and helping them gain trust and prestige in society.
The presentation of a variant of structuring key partnerships in the development of security systems is the content of this p aper.