Improved methodology for RMS adaptability evaluation

The concept of the Reconfigurable Manufacturing System (RMS) was introduced for the first time almost 20 years ago as a new manufacturing system concept with functionality and capacity being dynamically changeable through modularity, integrability, diagnosability, and customization. Since its introduction, the RMS concept has been extensively researched from various perspectives and new trends are today increasing its relevance. This research revisits the current status of both RMS research -in terms of research domains and trends -and RMS practice -in terms of potentialities and limitations towards broad industry application. Based on this, a design methodology in four steps is proposed and, to ensure its industry-applicability, the existence or lack of tools for each step is summarized as a basis for future research developments.

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“…requirements list) [34]. Finally, to prioritize objectives and requirements, the Analytical Hierarchy Processing method could be used [10,35].…”

Section: Towards a Design Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Decisions on manufacturing modules and granularity level can be made using tools such as Design Structuring Matrix and Cladistics [36,43]. Finally, the definition of KPIs and the use of visualization tools allow for evaluating different design concepts [35].…”

Section: Towards a Design Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards an Industry-Applicable Design Methodology for Developing Reconfigurable Manufacturing

Napoleone

Andersen

Brunoe

et al. 2020

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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“…Integrating KPIs that link design, production, and quality goals through the product & process development has proven useful to limit late engineering changes, which delay the assembly system development [104]. A combination of economic and structural KPIs can be used to evaluate the adaptability of reconfigurable manufacturing systems [105]. Yang et al propose that KPI selection for the smart automation of manufacturing systems needs to be company and location-specific and that the KPIs variation and sensitivity to the introduction of new Industry 4.0 technology needs to be a key driver for developing a strategy for smart assembly automation [106].…”

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confidence: 99%

Lean Manual Assembly 4.0: A Systematic Review

2020

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In a demand context of mass customization, shifting towards the mass personalization of products, assembly operations face the trade-off between highly productive automated systems and flexible manual operators. Novel digital technologies—conceptualized as Industry 4.0—suggest the possibility of simultaneously achieving superior productivity and flexibility. This article aims to address how Industry 4.0 technologies could improve the productivity, flexibility and quality of assembly operations. A systematic literature review was carried out, including 234 peer-reviewed articles from 2010–2020. As a result, the analysis was structured addressing four sets of research questions regarding (1) assembly for mass customization; (2) Industry 4.0 and performance evaluation; (3) Lean production as a starting point for smart factories, and (4) the implications of Industry 4.0 for people in assembly operations. It was found that mass customization brings great complexity that needs to be addressed at different levels from a holistic point of view; that Industry 4.0 offers powerful tools to achieve superior productivity and flexibility in assembly; that Lean is a great starting point for implementing such changes; and that people need to be considered central to Assembly 4.0. Developing methodologies for implementing Industry 4.0 to achieve specific business goals remains an open research topic.

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“…Beom-Seon Jang et al [21] from South Korea also used this theory to design ship propellers. Many other authors from South Korea utilized the ADT for their investigations, such as Bae, Tae-Sung and Lee, Kwon-Hee designed a main starting valve [22], Hwang et al [23] developed a vibratory gyroscope using an unbalanced inner torsion gimbal, Park, Jong Man [24] improved and evaluated reconfiguration manufacturing system (RMS) adaptability in small and medium manufacturing industry. Bang, In Cheol &Heo, Gyunyoung [25] constructed nanofluid coolants, and so on.…”

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Development and Characterization of a Thermoforming Apparatus Using Axiomatic Design Theory and Taguchi Method

Nguyen

Pham

Chau

et al. 2020

Preprint

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In this study, an experimental investigation of the development of a thermoforming apparatus and the thickness uniformity of its samples was performed based on the axiomatic design theory in conjunction with the Taguchi method. Thermoforming is a powerful tool for both consumer product needs and packaging industry. Such traditional technology has been investigated in many aspects for a long time ago. However, there are still needs for the development and characterization of thermoforming devices aiming at shorter construction time and less cost involved. Therefore, an experimental analysis was performed to systematically realize all the functional structures of the device using axiomatic design theory. The combination of orthogonal array (OA) and analysis of variance revealed the influences of the relatival processing factors, showing that the thickness of the plastic sheet and areal draw ratio had crucial roles to play. Furthermore, an optimization process using the Taguchi method was utilized to determine all accurate and optimum processing parameters. The outcomes obviously verified that the present combination method can overcome the current development and optimization method’s limitation and also conclusively give accurate optimal outcomes without using complicated algorithms and software solutions. Therefore, it promises a simple and powerful tool for engineers on-site in medium or small scale manufactories.

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Improved methodology for RMS adaptability evaluation

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Towards an Industry-Applicable Design Methodology for Developing Reconfigurable Manufacturing

Towards an Industry-Applicable Design Methodology for Developing Reconfigurable Manufacturing

Lean Manual Assembly 4.0: A Systematic Review

Development and Characterization of a Thermoforming Apparatus Using Axiomatic Design Theory and Taguchi Method

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