A Systematic Approach to Development of Changeable and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems

Ann Louise Andersen*, Alessia Napoleone, Thomas Ditlev Brunoe, Bjørn Christensen, Kjeld Nielsen

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Abstract

The implementation of changeable and reconfigurable manufacturing systems and realization of benefits connected to rapid, efficient, and dynamic change of functionality and capacity is key to achieve manufacturing competitiveness. Therefore, this paper proposes a systematic methodology for the design and development of changeable and reconfigurable manufacturing systems, derived from design theory, reconfigurability theory, as well as practical experience. The methodology consists of a concrete course of actions that connects design phases and working steps based on the content of the design task. Furthermore, the paper addresses project-related and contextual aspects of reconfigurability development, which indicates how the proposed methodology should be adapted to the specific company and task at hand. Thus, the proposed methodology is intended for further validation in different types of manufacturing companies that are transitioning towards reconfigurability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Production Management Systems. Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable and Resilient Production Systems - IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2021, Proceedings
EditorsAlexandre Dolgui, Alain Bernard, David Lemoine, Gregor von Cieminski, David Romero
Number of pages9
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media
Publication date2021
Pages462-470
ISBN (Print)9783030859015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventIFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2021 - Nantes, France
Duration: 5 Sept 20219 Sept 2021

Conference

ConferenceIFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2021
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityNantes
Period05/09/202109/09/2021
SeriesI F I P Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume631 IFIP
ISSN1868-4238

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Acknowledgements. The research presented in this paper is funded by the Danish Industry Foundation in connection to the project “Development of Reconfigurable Manufacturing” (REKON).

Publisher Copyright:
© 2021, IFIP International Federation for Information Processing.

Keywords

  • Changeable manufacturing
  • Engineering design
  • Manufacturing system
  • Reconfigurability
  • Reconfigurable manufacturing

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