A multi-agent RFID-enabled distributed control system for a flexible manufacturing shop

Barenji, Reza Vatankhah; Barenji, Ali Vatankhah; Hashemipour, Majid

doi:10.1007/s00170-013-5597-2

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“…In addition, they developed a scheduling algorithm using real-time job pools and rules, and proved that the proposed algorithm facilitates real-time work in process control. Barenji et al [21] proposed an RFID-based multi-agent architecture to design a distributed control and monitoring system for a manufacturing shop. The proposed architecture was proven to show that a set of agents which is deployed to different stations can realize different control, and can provide better productivity than a centralized control system and a distributed control system without RFID.…”

Section: Rfid Applications In Manufacturingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of an RFID-Based Sequencing-Error-Proofing System for Automotive Manufacturing Logistics

Kang

Kim²,

Lee

2018

Applied Sciences

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Abstract:Serialized tracing provides the ability to track and trace the lifecycle of the products and parts. Unlike barcodes, Radio frequency identification (RFID), which is an important building block for internet of things (IoT), does not require a line of sight and has the advantages of recognizing many objects simultaneously and rapidly, and storing more information than barcodes. Therefore, RFID has been used in a variety of application domains such as logistics, distributions, and manufacturing, significantly improving traceability and process efficiency. In this study, we applied RFID to improve the just-in-sequence operation of an automotive inbound logistics process. First, we implemented an RFID-based visibility system for real-time traceability and control of part supply from the production lines of suppliers to the assembly line of a car manufacturer. Second, we developed an RFID-based sequence-error proofing system to avoid accidental line stops due to incorrect part sequencing. The whole system has been successfully installed in a rear-axle inbound logistics process of GM Korea. We achieved a significant amount of cost savings, especially due to the prevention of sequencing errors and part shortages, and the reduction of manual operations. Thorough cost-benefit analysis demonstrates the clear economic feasibility of using RFID technologies for the just-in-sequence inbound logistics in an automobile manufacturing environment.

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Section: Rfid Applications In Manufacturingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of an RFID-Based Sequencing-Error-Proofing System for Automotive Manufacturing Logistics

Kang

Kim²,

Lee

2018

Applied Sciences

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“…RFID tags offer several broad advantages, including long-distance contact, programmability, generous local storage, and non-line-of-sight scan-ability [9]. In addition, RFID tags' resistance to magnetic interference, water damage, and high temperature make them very suitable for industrial applications [1]. In particular, the use of RFID tags in manufacturing systems enables the collection and processing of real-time manufacturing and product information at all points of the value chain.…”

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“…The objective of reconfiguration is to allow a manufacturing system to change quickly and cost-effectively from its current configuration to another configuration without being taken offline maintaining system effectiveness when sudden changes in customer demands or unpredictable events such as failures and disruptions occur [1]. A manufacturing system, which is made of subsystems that can be complex systems themselves, also one of the important subsystem, is robotic system.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This new configuration of adaptation requires reconfiguration for industrial robots. For this work proposed web based reconfigurable control system for distributor industrial robot that consider random arrival of the parts for identification parts and real time decision making, RFID system is used and scheduling of the each part is written on the RFID tags was attached to the part [4].…”

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Robot Control System based on Web Application and RFID Technology

Barenji

Değirmenci

2015

MATEC Web of Conferences

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Abstract. This paper discusses an integration driven framework for enabling the RFID based identification of parts to perform robotic distributor operations in the random mix based parts control based on web application. The RFID technology senses newly arriving parts to be distribution robot, the robot is able to recognize them and perform cooperative distributing via web-based application. The developed web application control system is implemented in the educational robotic arm. RFID system sends real time information from parts to the web application and web based application makes a decision for control of the robot arm, controller of robot controls the robot as based on the decision from web application. The proposed control system has increases the reconfiguration and scalability of robot system.

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“…The application was completed as a part of the doctoral Figure 12: Verification environment thesis of one of the authors and is described in [32]. The major concerns during the implementation phase are software and ICT development for the purposes of (a) controlling stations, (b) monitoring the real-time state of products at stations and cells, (c) storing data, (d) communicating and transforming data from readers to station IPCs, and (e) defining a new part operation list.…”

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A Framework for Structural Modelling of an Rfid-Enabled Intelligent Distributed Manufacturing Control System

Barenji¹,

Barenji²,

Hashemipour³

2014

The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering

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A modern manufacturing facility typically contains several distributed control systems, such as machining stations, assembly stations, and material handling and storage systems. Integrating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology into these control systems provides a basis for monitoring and configuring their components in real-time. With the right structural modelling, it is then possible to evaluate designs and translate them into new operational applications almost immediately. This paper proposes an architecture for the structural modelling of an intelligent distributed control system for a manufacturing facility, by utilising RFID technology. Emphasis is placed on a requirements analysis of the manufacturing system, the design of RFID-enabled intelligent distributed control systems using Unified Modelling Language (UML) diagrams, and the use of efficient algorithms and tools for the implementation of these systems. OPSOMMING'n Moderne vervaardigingsaanleg bestaan gewoonlik uit verskeie verspreide beheerstelsels soos masjineringstasies, monteerstasies en materiaalhantering-en stoorstelsels. Deur Radio Frekwensie Identifikasie (RFID) tegnologie met hierdie beheerstelsels te integreer, verskaf 'n basis vir intydse monitor en instel van die beheerstelsels se komponente. Met die regte strukturele modelleringbenadering is dit moontlik om ontwerpe byna onmiddellik te evalueer en verwerk tot nuwe operasionele toepassings. Hierdie navorsing stel 'n argitektuur voor vir die strukturele modellering van 'n intelligente verspreide beheerstelsel vir 'n vervaardigingsaanleg deur middel van RFID tegnologie. Die klem word op 'n behoefteanalise van die vervaardigingstelsel, die ontwerp van die RFID intelligente verspreide beheerstelsels deur UML diagramme en die gebruik van effektiewe algoritmes en gereedskap vir die implementering van die stelsels, geplaas.

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A multi-agent RFID-enabled distributed control system for a flexible manufacturing shop

Cited by 84 publications

References 24 publications

Implementation of an RFID-Based Sequencing-Error-Proofing System for Automotive Manufacturing Logistics

Implementation of an RFID-Based Sequencing-Error-Proofing System for Automotive Manufacturing Logistics

Robot Control System based on Web Application and RFID Technology

A Framework for Structural Modelling of an Rfid-Enabled Intelligent Distributed Manufacturing Control System

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