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Abstract: Modern industry has been applying various optimization methods in solving problems and increasing productivity. The bin packing problem is one of the well-known problems in many industries, ...

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Two-dimensional (2D) irregular packing problems are widespread in manufacturing industries such as shipbuilding, metalworking, automotive production, aerospace, clothing and furniture manufacturing.