It is described research towards the realization of reconfigurable modular automated machines and the associated engineering methods and tools necessary to support their lifecycle needs. UK-based research, in collaboration with the Ford Motor Company and several machine builders, has resulted in the development of full-scale prototype reconfigurable modular automation systems for both engine assembly and machining applications. The implementation of an assembly system is featured. An engineering environment and associated reconfigurable component-based control system architecture have been created aimed at supporting the lifecycle needs of a new generation of agile automated systems, that is, providing reconfigurable, easily scalable automated machinery. This approach has the potential to fit within a wider collaborative automation strategy where manufacturing systems are implemented as a conglomerate of distributed, autonomous, and reusable units.


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    Title :

    Reconfigurable modular automation systems for automotive power-train manufacture


    Contributors:
    Harrison, R. (author) / Colombo, A.W. (author) / West, A.A. (author) / Lee, S.M. (author)


    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    16 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 23 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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