InImpact: The Journal of Innovation Impact |
| Publisher |
Future Technology Press |
| Vol. 7 No. 2 |
KES Transactions on SDM I - Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2014 |
| Volume Editors |
KES International |
| Journal ISSN |
2051-6002 |
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| Article Title | Automatic Software Adaptation After Reconfiguring an Autonomous Manufacturing Systems |
| Primary Author | Daniel Telgen, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht |
| Other Author(s) |
Leo van Moergestel; Puik Puik; Laurens van den Brink; Tommas Bakker; John-Jules Meyer
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| Pages |
456 - 467
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| Article ID |
sdm14-093 |
| Publication Date |
01-May-16 |
| Abstract | When using autonomous reconfigurable manufacturing system, that offers generic services, there is the possibility to dynamically manufacture a range of products using the same manufacturing equipment. Opportunities are created to optimally scale the production. This is done by using reconfiguration means, and automatically manufacture small amounts of unique or highly customizable products. Basically the result is a shorter time to market for new products. This paper discusses the problems that arise when manufacturing systems are reconfigured and the impact of this action on the entire system. The proposed software architecture and tooling makes it possible to quickly reconfigure a system without interference to other system, and shows how the reconfigured hardware can be controlled without the need to reprogram the software. Parameters that are required to control the new hardware can be added using a simple tool. As a result reconfiguration is simplified and can be achieved quickly by mechanics without reprogramming any systems. The impact is that time to market can be reduced and manufacturing systems can quickly be adapted to current real-time needs. |
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