Using autonomous modular material handling equipment for manufacturing flexibility

Authors:
Björn Johansson;Edward J. Williams;Tord Alenljung
Affiliations:
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden;Production Modeling Corporation, Dearborn, MI;Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
Venue:
WSC '04 Proceedings of the 36th conference on Winter simulation
Year:
2004

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Abstract

This paper describes a modular autonomous material handling equipment solution for flexible automation. Discrete Event Simulation is in this case used as a tool for shortening time spent in many different phases of manufacturing systems lifecycle. The paper presents the concept of autonomous modular material handling equipment, and how simulation is used as a support tool and lead time reducer in each lifecycle phase. Furthermore, we describe the knowledge levels needed for using the simulation support and conclude with examples of how this methodology are reducing lead times within a company.