In the last few years, the trend towards the use of fossil fuels has been enormously
discouraged, driving research and development into new energy sources, joining efforts …

The non-uniformity of coffee fruit maturation is an intrinsic plant condition that is not
favorable for the beverage quality. This could be overcome by using the precision harvesting …

Mechanized coffee harvesting is performed by machines that use the principle of
mechanical vibration to detach the fruit. In this type of harvest, the machines transmit kinetic …

The objective was to analyze the dynamics of fruit-stem coffee system using flexible body
modeling. A three-part model was defined: plagiotropic branch, stem and coffee fruit. The …

The development of an efficient machine for harvesting coffee requires comprehensive
knowledge of the dynamic behavior of the plant and its parts. The finite element method is a …

A macaúba tem sido apontada como uma das principais matérias-primas para a indústria
de biodiesel nas próximas décadas. No entanto, não existem máquinas para colheita ou …

In this study, different approximations are computed for the geometrical and elastic
properties of fruits Coffea arabica var. Colombia. By using experimental data of size, volume …

Propriedades mecânicas do sistema fruto-ráquila de macaúba O fruto da palmeira nativa
macaúba [Acrocomia aculeata (lacq) Lood. ex Mart] é uma alternativa para a produção de …

The maturation process of coffee (Coffea arabica) trees exhibits inherent variability,
producing fruits at various physiological maturity stages. This variability affects the …

The flavor, aroma, and color of coffee can be changed due to mechanical damage, reducing
its quality. To measure the mechanical behavior of the fruit, compression tests can be …