A Comprehensive Micro-assembly Process Oriented Methodology Supporting the Realisation of Evolvable Micro Production Systems

Hofmann, Andreas

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-10430-5_64

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“…These two are directly linked to each other and a minor change in the design can lead to large rework in the production process. As mentioned in the example in [7], the product features or production volumes cause direct restrictions and implications to manufacturing and assembly processes and vice versa. In meso/micro the selected process technology might have, and in many cases have, major impact on those two measures.…”

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Evolvable Micro Production Systems: Specific needs and differences to macro

Hofmann

Bretthauer

Siltala

et al. 2011

2011 IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM)

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There exist a need for more cost effective and adaptable production solutions for miniaturised products. One promising approach to meet the market demands bases on so called desktop factories. They inherently offer a sustainable and energy efficient solution for the assembly of meso-and microsized parts. The realisation of adaptable automation solutions based on desktop factories under the paradigm of Evolvable Production Systems leads to the question of downscaling the implementation following the EPS guidelines. This paper describes some of the requirements and boundary conditions which occur in that process. The obligation to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of all aspects along the production process is shown.

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Section: ) Suitability Of Eps Concept For Meso/micromentioning

confidence: 97%

“…1). Based on that [7] showed the need for a specific Evolvable MICRO Production System (EMPS) Methodology. The changes in the production of a micro-optical sensor, which occur in the pre-process steps (mainly in manufacturing), are used as an example.…”

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Evolvable Micro Production Systems: Specific needs and differences to macro

Hofmann

Bretthauer

Siltala

et al. 2011

2011 IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM)

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“…Hybrid processing, for example, integrates micro-components (such as electronic chips, sensors and actuators) commonly fabricated with micro-electronics techniques with products coming from standard macro-fabrication processes (machining, forming, molding, etc.) (Hofmann, 2010). In other cases, micro-components may come from different microscale technologies, such as complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processes.…”

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Self-Assembly Kinetics of Microscale Components: A Parametric Evaluation

Carballo

Crane

2015

J. Microelectromech. Syst.

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“…Equipment modules prepared for embedded control (Onori et al , 2010). Data exchange protocols verified (Hofmann, 2009; Ribeiro et al , 2010). Basic methodological principles set (Ferreira et al , 2010).…”

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The IDEAS project: plug & produce at shop‐floor level

Onori

Lohse

Barata

et al. 2012

Assembly Automation

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PurposeCurrent major roadmapping efforts have all clearly underlined that true industrial sustainability will require far higher levels of systems' autonomy and adaptability. In accordance with these recommendations, the Evolvable Assembly Systems (EAS) has aimed at developing such technological solutions and support mechanisms. Since its inception in 2002 as a next generation of production systems, the concept is being further developed and tested to emerge as a production system paradigm. The essence of evolvability resides not only in the ability of system components to adapt to the changing conditions of operation, but also to assist in the evolution of these components in time. Characteristically, Evolvable systems have distributed control, and are composed of intelligent modules with embedded control. To assist the development and life cycle, a methodological framework is being developed. After validating the process‐oriented approach (EC FP6 EUPASS project), EAS now tackles its current major challenge (FP7 IDEAS project) in proving that factory responsiveness can be improved using lighter multi‐agent technology running on EAS modules (modules with embedded control). The purpose of this paper is to detail the particular developments within the IDEAS project, which include the first self re‐configuring system demonstration and a new mechatronic architecture.Design/methodology/approachThe paper covers the development of a plug & produce system for FESTO AG. The work covers the background methodology and details its constituents: control system, architecture, design methodology, and modularity. Specific detail is reserved for the configuration approach which integrates several tools, and the commercially available control boards. The latter have been specifically developed for distributed control applications.FindingsThe paper details probably the first self‐configuring assembly system at shop‐floor level. This is one of the very first industrial plug & produce systems, in which equipment may be added/removed with no programming effort at all.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper reports the findings and development carried out within the framework of a single project. It also clarifies that the solution is not a general panacea for all the issues within assembly.Practical implicationsThe implications are quite large as the work proves the validity of an approach that could change our way of designing and building assembly systems. In the words of an industrial partner, this is “a new way of engineering assembly systems”.Social implicationsShould this approach be used in industry then the implications could be huge. It would, for example, mean that new services are created, whereby assembly system modules are leased to users through a network of depots, rather than bought at a high cost. The system modules also have a far longer lifespan, implying very good ecological solutions.Originality/valueThe highly original paper describes what is probably one of the very first projects to show that distributed con...

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A Comprehensive Micro-assembly Process Oriented Methodology Supporting the Realisation of Evolvable Micro Production Systems

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Evolvable Micro Production Systems: Specific needs and differences to macro

Evolvable Micro Production Systems: Specific needs and differences to macro

Self-Assembly Kinetics of Microscale Components: A Parametric Evaluation

The IDEAS project: plug & produce at shop‐floor level

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