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E-quality control in automotive manufacturing : an integrated approach using 3D measurement and photometric stereo reconstruction
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Intense pressures for quality control are experienced by automotive parts suppliers to stay tuned in competitiveness and to build a long-term relationship with automotive manufacturers. The automotive parts suppliers are ... -
Effectiveness comparison between Kanban and Scrum on software development projects
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)The challenges in managing software development in technology oriented companies have led to different project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile approach. Agile methodologies are a group of software ... -
Evaluating the role of product design and process time variability in determining a configuration of disassembly stations
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)The depletion of natural resources has necessitated a better management of resources. One of the methods in this regard has been the reuse of materials and parts from products at the end of their life cycles, which requires ... -
Evaluation framework for crowdsourced design concept management
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Crowdsourced design concepts are reported to be more creative than internal ideas and the cost of idea sourcing from the crowds is less expensive than from the conventional sources. However, the crowdsourced design has not ... -
Evaluation of frameworks developed which assist SMEs to adopt best practices
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Due to limitations, whether financial, knowledge and skills, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vulnerable to failure when they decide to adopt best practices techniques. Best practices such as Lean tools are considered ... -
Factors for a decentralized production and sequence planning from the perspective of products and resources
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)The trend towards more and more individual products leads to new challenges for production planning and scheduling. Rising numbers of variants, high fluctuations of demand and smaller production volumes require flexibility ... -
From machine utilisation to flow time: Effects of Lean transformation on scheduling
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)The Lean paradigm transforms a production company from utilisation-centric planning into a system in which other operating conditions such as short flow times, local control, and reduction in variation are weighted as well. ... -
Genetic algorithm-based insulation box line layout optimization for LNG ship
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)To build the first LNG ship in china, production efficiency and cost pose an urgent problem when designs its layout. Considering the real logistics types in insulation box line for LNG ship, a multi-line facility layout ... -
Hardware in the loop simulation-based training for automated manufacturing systems operators
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Simulation-Based-Training (SBT) allows to train the operators of complex machinery within a safe virtual environment by means of effective lifelike learning experiences. SBT has been efficiently used in medical, aerospace ... -
Harmonized decision modeling process for smart grid component allocation
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)This article presents a harmonized decision modeling framework for smart grid component allocation. The harmonized decision modeling process is intended to realize a decision support system for the smart grid system analysis. ... -
Hierarchical management of a heterarchical manufacturing grid
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Automated manufacturing systems are traditionally hierarchically controlled by a centralized control system. This makes the system deterministic and therefore easier to be optimized for efficient manufacturing of a large ... -
H∞ fault detection filter design for networked control systems in the continuous-time domain
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)This paper deals with the problem of fault detection filter design for a class of networked control systems. Under the assumptions of network-induced time delay being unknown but bounded, packet dropouts and packets out ... -
Impact of finite life cycle to a consignment stocking supply chain with uncertain demand
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)There are usually two reasons that force a supply chain to adopt the consignment stocking policy: the high demand variance and the high risk of obsolescence. This research aims to study the influences of these two issues ... -
Implementation of a force controller based on fuzzy rule emulate networks for soft contact with an object with unknown mechanical properties
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)In this article, a novel force control system for soft contact with an object of unknown mechanical properties is proposed by using an ultrasonic sensor implemented in a 3 DOF manipulator robotic system. The emphasis is ... -
Implementing lean manufacturing to improve compressed gas and liquid filling efficiency
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)The main focus of this study is to apply the Lean concept and methods to help a compressed gas and liquid filling company find the root causes of slow production as well as identify where and how the gas and liquid are ... -
Improving lumber yield using a dual system
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Rough mills embody the process of cutting up kiln-dried lumber to components used by discrete wood products manufacturers to manufacture products like furniture, kitchen cabinets, flooring, or other items. Rough mills ... -
Improving maintenance processes with socio--cyber-physical systems
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Maintenance is an important factor for the effectiveness of production processes. With the help of new information and communication technologies, the maintenance processes are supported and optimized. Cyber-physical systems ... -
Integrated monitoring and control system for production, supply chain and logistics operations
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Meeting customers' demand with the minimum cost, the required quality, and within the expected timeframe is the ultimatum goal of producers and logistics companies alike. To achieve this goal, real-time supply chain systems ... -
Integration of machine learning and mathematical programming methods into the biomass feedstock supplier selection process
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Recent concerns over the use of and reliance on fossil fuels have stimulated research efforts in identifying, developing, and selecting alternative energy sources. Biofuels represent a promising replacement for conventional ... -
Making product customization more feasible for flexible manufacturing systems
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)A big challenge for companies is to make the steps between product design and process configuration more agile and adaptable. Some potential areas of performance improvement include: connecting product design to process ...