Joan Lario
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Dr. Joan Lario is a leading researcher in sustainable manufacturing, whose work centers on integrating quality control and waste reduction through advanced non-destructive inspection technologies (NDITs). Their most cited paper, "Towards Zero Defect and Zero Waste Manufacturing by Implementing Non-Destructive Inspection Technologies" (2025, 14 citations), provides a pivotal overview of how NDITs enable early defect detection while minimizing material consumption in industrial processes. This contribution is foundational to the emerging paradigm of Zero Defect and Zero Waste manufacturing, offering a dual strategy that simultaneously improves product quality and environmental sustainability. By bridging the gap between inspection technologies and circular economy principles, Lario’s research provides a practical roadmap for industries to reduce scrap, lower costs, and enhance resource efficiency. Their work is particularly notable for synthesizing technical and strategic insights, making it a key reference for engineers and policymakers aiming to transform linear production into closed-loop systems. With growing citation impact, Dr. Lario is establishing themselves as a critical voice in the future of smart, waste-free manufacturing.
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