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Item Process improvement through lean tools: case study in textile sector(UMT, Lahore, 2025) Muhammad Arslan and Rahmat AliThis project presents a structured approach to Process Improvement through Lean tools: A case study in the textile sector at Cotton Web limited, a garment manufacturing company. The organization currently faces challenges related to inefficient material handling and outdated methods, leading to process delays and reduced productivity. The primary aim of this study is to enhance operational efficiency and productivity by introducing improved material handling techniques and exploring faster, more effective alternatives to existing practices. Lean tools, particularly Kaizen and the PDCA (Plan – Do- Check –Act) cycle, are applied across three core departments – cutting, stitching, and finishing – to identify and eliminate wastes, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement with minimal cost and maximum impact. This project aligns with UN sustainable development goals (UNSDGs), especially Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), and Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production). Analytical tools such as MS Excel (for data analysis), Minitab (for control charts and cause – and – effect analysis), MS Visio (for process mapping), and MS Word (for documentation) were utilized to support the research and implementation phases. Overall, the proposed lean interventions have contributed to measurable improvements in process flow, worker efficiency, and waste reduction – ultimately enhancing Cotton Web Limited’s productivity and competitiveness in the textile industry.Item Design and development of a Peltier-based atmospheric water generator for humid climates(UMT, Lahore, 2025) Abdul Daiyem Imran and Sakhi AbbasAccess to clean and safe drinking water is a growing global concern, especially in regions facing water scarcity and unreliable infrastructure. This project presents the design and development of a Peltier-based atmospheric water generator (AWG) capable of extracting potable water directly from humid air using thermoelectric cooling. The proposed system leverages the temperature differential generated by a thermoelectric (Peltier) module to cool a surface below the dew point, causing water vapor in the air to condense into liquid form. A test model was built with TEC1-12706 Peltier modules, heatsinks, fans, and aluminum fins. These parts were placed inside an insulated box to help with condensation. We tested it in a controlled setting. This helped us measure how much water it produced and how much power it used at different humidity levels. The system was found applicable in producing clean water at elevated humidity ratios (greater than 65% RH), which proposes it as a low-cost and transportable water harvesting system that can be used in water-scarce and off-grid locations. This work presents the potential use of thermoelectric water harvesting as a green alternative to traditional water supply technologies, particularly in disaster relief operations and developing countriesItem Automated instant hot water faucet(UMT, Lahore, 2025) Muhammad Afzaal and Muhammad ZeshanLike most faucets, instant hot water faucets are much easier to use as they, too, are a major source of hot water instantaneously on the touch of a button. However, they fail to maintain a constant temperature and use an enormous amount of energy. In an effort to counter these issues, this project focuses on the designed and developed automated control which incorporates the heating element and the point of use water heater to keep the water temperature at a defined stable set point. Real-time control and adjustments to the heating element are achieved with a microcontroller that integrates the temperature and flow sensors. Several field tests were conducted on a proven working prototype to determine energy consumption, temperature variations, and overall stability under different environmental conditions. The energy-efficient automated faucet, as the tests concluded, was much more power-efficient than most contemporary models, as well as managing to keep a stable temperature. Along with added comfort and safety to the user, the automation minimizes water and energy waste which improves the overall faucet sustainability. The study demonstrates that automation and sensor devices added to instant hot water faucets would be a major improvement to the functionality problems that expose homes and small businesses to a lack of user friendly plumbing.