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Lightweight Design and Safety Optimization of Scissor Lift Components Using FEM

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|Feb 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 58 - 69
Submitted on: Dec 13, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 23, 2026
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Published on: Feb 3, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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