A modular flexible scalable and reconfigurable system for manufacturing of Microsystems based on additive manufacturing and e-printing

Scholz, Steffen; Mueller, Tobias; Plasch, Matthias; Limbeck, H.; Adamietz, R.; Iseringhausen, Tobias; Kimmig, Daniel; Dickerhof, Markus; Woegerer, Christian

doi:10.1016/j.rcim.2015.12.006

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“…Lifecycle cost, sustainability, supply chain and production costs have been less focused on. General aspects of AM (Bikas et al, 2015;Bogers et al, 2016;Brans, 2013;Cardaropoli et al, 2012a;Ferro et al, 2016;Gao et al, 2015;Go & Hart, 2016;Hedrick et al, 2015;Kianian et al, 2016;Lindemann et al, 2015;Mellor et al, 2014;Muita et al, 2015;Nickels, 2016;Rayna & Striukova, 2016;Scholz et al, 2016;Winkless, 2015;Wits et al, 2016;Wong & Hernandez, 2012); industry (Brettel et al, 2016;Gaub, 2015;Fera & Macchiaroli, 2010;Stock & Seliger, 2016); implications of its use (Bogers et al, 2016;Huang et al;Newman et al, 2015;Rayna & Striukova, 2016); example of its application (Caiazzo et al, 2013;Cardaropoli et al, 2012b;Gupta et al, 2016;Huang et al;Uhlmann et al, 2015;Wits et al, 2016); flexibility (Brettel et al, 2016;Cox et al, 2016) and technology selection (Newman et al, 2015) allow us to contextualize AM in an actual production system. There are many papers on mechanical characteristics, microstructures and properties (Brugo et al, 2016;Hinojos et al, 2016;Huynh et al;List et al, 2014;<...>…”

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Cost models of additive manufacturing: A literature review

Costabile¹,

Fera²,

Fruggiero³

et al. 2017

10.5267/j.ijiec

115

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From the past decades, increasing attention has been paid to the quality level of technological and mechanical properties achieved by the Additive Manufacturing (AM); these two elements have achieved a good performance, and it is possible to compare this with the results achieved by traditional technology. Therefore, the AM maturity is high enough to let industries adopt this technology in a more general production framework as the mechanical manufacturing industrial one is. Since the technological and mechanical properties are also beneficial for the materials produced with AM, the primary objective of this paper is to focus more on managerial facets, such as the cost control of a production environment, where these new technologies are present. This paper aims to analyse the existing literature about the cost models developed specifically for AM from an operations management point of view and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of all models.

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Section: Literature Review Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cost models of additive manufacturing: A literature review

Costabile¹,

Fera²,

Fruggiero³

et al. 2017

10.5267/j.ijiec

115

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“…The processes and the proposed process modules support the economical realization of a customized production in a just-intime scenario. Comparable process chains have been proposed before [54,55], but the integration into a transportable system has not been performed yet.…”

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Reconfigurable and transportable container-integrated production system

Adamietz

Giesen

Mayer

et al. 2018

Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

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In this paper, the concept and the prototype realization of a novel reconfigurable small-footprint manufacturing system in a transportable container is presented. The containerized format enables transportation of the system to provide on-site manufacturing, enabling the benefits of localized service delivery without duplication of equipment at multiple locations. Three industrial product use cases with varying manufacturing and performance requirements were analyzed. All of the use cases demanded highly customized products with high quality in low production volumes. Based on their requirements, a general system specification was derived and used to develop a concept for the container-integrated factory. A reconfigurable, modular manufacturing system is integral to the overall container concept. Production equipment was integrated in the form of interchangeable process modules, which can be quickly connected by standard utility supply and control interfaces. A modular and self-configuring control system provides assisted production workflow programming, while a modular process chain combining Additive Manufacturing, milling, precision assembly and cleaning processes has been developed. A prototype of the container-integrated factory with reconfigurable process modules and control system has been established, with full functionality and feasibility of the system demonstrated. This paper describes how a comprehensive concept for a containerized mobile manufacturing system was developed, physically realized and demonstrated. 2.1 Decentralized Production Centralized production is replaced more and more by decentralized production and top-down methods by bottom-up synthesis [4, 5]. The adoption of production networks and distributed production is essential to the increase of competition and market globalization of manufacturing companies as well as Small and Medium Enterprise [6]. Matt et al. describe several approaches to cope with the challenges imposed by the changing production landscape [5]. Mobile, non-location-bound factories are identified as possible approach to realize geographically distributed production networks [5]. Such mobile production facilities require a high degree of flexibility in various dimensions, as well as the capability to be reconfigured in order to adapt the flexibility corridor to the continuously changing requirements of the market [5, 7].

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“…The literature shows that various researchers have been focusing on finding out the enablers, barriers, facilitators, attributes and sub-attributes of AMS (Routroy et al, 2015;Dubey and Gunasekaran, 2015;Malhotra, 2015, 2016a;Leite and Braz, 2016;Scholz et al, 2016;Elmoselhy, 2015;Gunasekaran, 1999;Yusuf et al, 1999), while some had focused on finding the inter-relationship between them (Beikkhakhian et al, 2015;Haq and Boddu, 2015). However, there is also a need to find out the weightage of criteria and ranking of facilitators for effective implementation of AMS.…”

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An integrated approach for implementation of agile manufacturing system in an Indian manufacturing industry

Sindhwani

Malhotra

2018

BIJ

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Purpose The advent of globalization not only made the manufacturing sector highly competitive but also facilitated best-quality products. The trend is further augmented by e-Commerce which increases the penetration to the targeted customer with the easy availability of customized product. In this backdrop, Indian manufacturing industries are striving hard to seek out best systems which will yield maximum profitability. Time is ripe to realize the true potential of agile manufacturing system (AMS). Infusion of AMS in manufacturing industry will bring forth the elusive mix of customer needs and products at lowest possible cost. But adoption and implementation of AMS is a challenging task in itself. There are certain facilitators and criteria which not only facilitate the system but also help in the effective and smooth implementation of this system. The purpose of this paper is to identify the criteria to weightage and ranking to AMS facilitators. This study was carried out by different approaches, namely, entropy approach, multi-objective optimization on the basis of ratio analysis (MOORA) method, Vlsekriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) analysis and a cross-sectional survey of manufacturing firms in India. Design/methodology/approach The criteria and facilitators are identified followed by the application of entropy approach, MOORA method and VIKOR analysis to study and analyze the criteria weight and provide the ranking to AMS facilitators. Findings The result of the entropy approach concludes that beneficiary and non-beneficiary criteria carry 48.43 and 51.56 percent weight, respectively. MOORA method and VIKOR analysis conclude that organization structure and virtual enterprise facilitators are carrying the first and second rank, respectively. Research limitations/implications This study is completed on the basis of responses from few experts from industry and academicians who may not reflect the attitude of entire industry community. Practical implications This research is expected to facilitate policy makers in government and industries to frame policies for optimum utilization of resources and infrastructure for better performance. This paper helps the researcher to do a case study on the implementation of AMS and then finally helps to society in getting the high-quality product in an easy way. Originality/value Integration of entropy approach, MOORA method and VIKOR analysis with identification of AMS criteria weightage and ranking to AMS facilitators has been recommended for an industry which is an innovative effort for the execution of AMS.

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A modular flexible scalable and reconfigurable system for manufacturing of Microsystems based on additive manufacturing and e-printing

Cited by 32 publications

References 30 publications

Cost models of additive manufacturing: A literature review

Cost models of additive manufacturing: A literature review

Reconfigurable and transportable container-integrated production system

An integrated approach for implementation of agile manufacturing system in an Indian manufacturing industry

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