Flexible cell formation and scheduling of robotics coordinated dynamic cellular manufacturing system: A gateway to industry 4.0

Abdul Saboor, Muhammad Imran, Mujtaba Hassan Agha, Waqas Ahmed

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Abstract

This article introduces the concept of cell formation and scheduling in robotics coordinated Dynamic Cellular Manufacturing System (DCMS) for industry 4.0. Automated reconfigurability and flexibility in cellular Manufacturing are based on variations in product demands, deletion or addition of products and varying product mix. To design DCMS for Industry 4.0, this article proposes a conceptual model for an automated production environment in which no human factor involves receiving an order to its delivery. Computer Embedded System will analyze data from the manufacturing environment and make smart decisions to accept and complete the orders. The position and movement of all components will be signaled from the central ERP system. Cell formation will be automated by using Multi-Function Robotics with self-transportation capabilities and Advanced Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV) will be reconfigured and reschedule, whenever the new model added. Cell reformulation will provide a foundation for parts rescheduling. So, the DCMS will improve responsiveness with higher quality and lower cost.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry, ICRAI 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728130583
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Jan 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry, ICRAI 2019 - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Duration: 21 Oct 201922 Oct 2019

Publication series

Name2019 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry, ICRAI 2019

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry, ICRAI 2019
Country/TerritoryPakistan
CityRawalpindi
Period21/10/1922/10/19

Keywords

  • Automation
  • Cell Formation
  • Cellular Layout
  • Cellular Manufacturing System
  • Industry 4.0
  • Robotics Integrated Cell
  • Scheduling

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