Towards an Industry-Applicable Design Methodology for Developing Reconfigurable Manufacturing

Napoleone, Alessia; Andersen, Ann-Louise; Brunoe, Thomas Ditlev; Nielsen, Kjeld; Boldt, Simon; Rösiö, Carin; Hansen, David Grube

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“…Despite that the theory on reconfigurable manufacturing systems has been consolidated over more than two decades, practitioners are still far from the concrete implementation of these systems in reality (Napoleone et al 2020;Saliba et al 2019;Rösiö et al 2019).…”

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How the technologies underlying cyber-physical systems support the reconfigurability capability in manufacturing: a literature review

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Macchi

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International Journal of Production Research

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How the Technologies underlying Cyber-Physical Systems support the Reconfigurability Capability in Manufacturing. A Literature Review Nowadays, manufacturing firms need the reconfigurability capability to be responsive in the current context characterized by unpredictable and frequent market changes and the reduction of product life cycle. Despite the relevance of the subject, a challenge for practitioners is the development of a strategy aimed to increase the level of reconfigurability with long-term goals of customization and responsiveness. Moreover, traditional manufacturing paradigms are disrupted by the transformation of manufacturing systems in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), thus introducing innovative means also to increase the level of reconfigurability in manufacturing systems. This study investigates what technologies underlying CPS support the reconfigurability capability and how these support the reconfigurability along system life cycle. Thus, the technologies underlying CPS are classified in seven categories and it is shown how they enable the sequence of utilization of the reconfigurability characteristics (modularity, integrability, diagnosability, scalability, convertibility and customization) along system life cycle. The results of the study can guide practitioners in developing reconfigurability as strategic capability. Moreover, different directions for future research can be considered, as discussed in the conclusions.

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confidence: 99%

How the technologies underlying cyber-physical systems support the reconfigurability capability in manufacturing: a literature review

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et al. 2022

International Journal of Production Research

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“…The studies evaluate the extent of reconfigurability enablers' embodiment in present manufacturing systems. Their approach can be applied to evaluate how reconfigurability is enabled in systems [67,182]. However, it cannot be applied to evaluate which systems are suitable to be reconfigurable, which is needed by industry as it can be advantageous in some and a wasted investment in others [43,58,76,183].…”

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“…The method should have a mixed approach for time-and resource-efficient identification of an area for comprehensive evaluation [248][249][250][251]. The method should include systematic practical guidelines and industrial validation to support application [182,185,252]. A second deficit is methods to support the design of RMSs [61,67,74,204].…”

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Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems in Global Production Networks

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This PhD dissertation is the result of a three-year research project at the Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University in close collaboration with Vestas Wind Systems A/S. The project is motivated by an industrial need and research deficit of methods and models for the financial evaluation of reconfigurable manufacturing systems in global production networks.The research project aims to support decision-making to advance a paradigm shift in the production domain that can enable efficient adaptability and resilience to uncertain changes. These capabilities are needed to secure a competitive advantage in the global wind energy industry. The fierce competition amongst firms increases the introduction rate of larger wind turbines for the onshore and offshore markets. Like the markets, the production is global across multiple factories and countries. Supply disruptions, transportation restrictions, and localization requirements pressure the firms to produce near the demand. However, the demand fluctuates on variety, volume, timing, and location, requiring the production mix of the factories to be adapted accordingly. This imposes frequent reinvestments in capital-intensive assets, which is further intensified when using dedicated manufacturing systems.ix ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I never believed I would complete a PhD project. I never even intended for university. Somehow, I find myself in this position. It required hard work, some luck, and, most of all, support from the people around me. I could not have done it without them.Firstly, I would like to thank my three supervisors, Thomas Ditlev Brunø, Ann-Louise Andersen, and Kjeld Nielsen. Without your support, advice, and guidance, I could not have managed the project. Ann-Louise, thank you for your encouragement to continue the PhD when I lacked belief. Thomas and Ann-Louise, thank you for forcing me to take a break when the pressure overwhelmed me. I would also like to thank Rasmus Andersen and Alessia Napoleone for the discussions and advice. A special thanks to my colleagues from Jönköping, Sweeden. Carin Rösiö, thank you for the opportunity to visit. Simon Boldt and Filip Skärin, thank you for our collaboration and friendship.Secondly, I would like to thank Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Manufacturing Academy of Denmark, and Innovation Fund Denmark for allowing me to conduct the research. My first industrial supervisor, Bjørn Christensen, thank you for opening the doors to Vestas and for your guidance. My second industrial supervisor, Mads Bejlegaard, thank you for picking me up, seeing my potential, and supporting my development. Michael Kofoed Dam, thank you for the warm welcome to the team and our field trips. Daniel Grud Hellerup Sørensen, thank you for the collaboration and advice. A special thanks to Henrik Espensen and Søren Damgaard for guiding me through the corporate maze and helping my work reach new heights up the corporate ladder.Last but not least, I would like to thank my family. The love of my life and fiancé, Aja Katrine Konnerup, thank you fo...

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A Systematic Approach to Development of Changeable and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems

Andersen

Napoleone

Brunoe

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Advances in Production Management Systems. Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable and Resilient Production Systems

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Towards an Industry-Applicable Design Methodology for Developing Reconfigurable Manufacturing

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How the technologies underlying cyber-physical systems support the reconfigurability capability in manufacturing: a literature review

How the technologies underlying cyber-physical systems support the reconfigurability capability in manufacturing: a literature review

Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems in Global Production Networks

A Systematic Approach to Development of Changeable and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems

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