Industrial Research & Development

Dr. Neumann engages in a variety of applied human factors research work, ranging from ergonomic evaluations to large-scale productivity/ergonomic optimisations.

For enquiries into applied research opportunities, as well as student project work and internships, please contact Dr. Neumann directly.

Past R&D Projects
A.G. Simpson Windsor, Canada	Evaluation of mechanical loading effects of lift assists used for heavy metal stamping operations.
Butler Metal Products Cambridge, Canada	Evaluation of physical loading for material handling from large crates with and without tilting mechanisms & provided consulting services.
Car Recycling Systems Dongen, The Netherlands	Ergonomics and productivity in car disassembly systems.
Emerson Power Systems Soderhamn, Sweden	Evaluation of productivity and ergonomics consequences of a design change from batch to line assembly.
General Motors Canada Oshawa, Canada	Establishment and operation of on-site research centre with 24-hour data collection capability for a large study of risk factors for low back pain.
General Motors Canada, A.G. Simpson, Woodbridge Group Canadian head offices	Coordinatation of information exchange between 'head-office' and 'factories' as part of the joint industry/university Ergonomics Initiative for research and development.
Volvo Powertrain Skovde, Sweden	Evaluation of production systems and development of a company-centred process for joint optimisation of productivity and ergonomics.
Woodbridge Foam Ennerflex, Tillbury, Canada Oshawa, Canada	Test of a participative ergonomics process for improved musculoskeletal health in foam production facility. Development and testing of a simple company tool for quantifying ergonomic risks.