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- Andersen, A. -L, et al.
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Continuing Engineering Education (CEE) in Changeable and Reconfigurable Manufacturing using Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
- 2021
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In: Procedia CIRP. - : Elsevier. ; , s. 1035-1040
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Changeability and reconfigurability are some of the most important sources of competitiveness in today's manufacturing industry. However, the development and implementation of reconfigurable manufacturing systems still appear to be challenged and limited in industry. Therefore, it is increasingly relevant for engineers and professionals in the manufacturing industry to build knowledge and competences in reconfigurability. This paper presents preliminary insights and learnings from developing and running a problem-based learning (PBL) course in reconfigurable manufacturing for continuing engineering education (CEE). Presented insights cover both observed benefits and learnings for professionals participating in the course, as well as important learnings on how to best transfer knowledge from research to practice.
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- Andersen, Ann-Louise, et al.
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Continuing Engineering Education in Changeable and Reconfigurable Manufacturing – Implications of Problem-Based Learning in Industrial Practice
- 2023
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In: International Journal of Engineering Education. - : Tempus Publications. - 0949-149X. ; 39:5, s. 1118-1130
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Increasingly volatile and complex manufacturing environments make the continuous development of engineering professionals’ knowledge and competences in changeable and reconfigurable manufacturing a major source of competitiveness in manufacturing companies. Enablers of this include modular and platform-based product and manufacturing system design, as well as industry 4.0 related technologies and digitalisation. Therefore, this paper focuses on Continuing Engineering Education (CEE) in changeable and reconfigurable manufacturing and investigates the implications of applying a university-industry collaborative approach to Problem-based Learning (PBL) for CEE in company-settings. The paper builds on a four-year CEE initiative from Swedish manufacturing industry and includes insights from implementing a CEE course in changeable manufacturing, which was designed based on PBL principles and run as an industry-university cooperation for four consecutive years. Implications addressed in the paper relates to (1) PBL as a suitable approach for CEE, (2) Research transfer to industry through PBL-based CEE, and (3) industry-university collaboration for CEE, which provides valuable insights on how to conduct successful CEE in knowledge fields that are fast evolving in order to enable fast industry transitions. # 2023 TEMPUS Publications.
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- Andersen, Ann-Louise, et al.
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Investigating the Transition towards Changeability through Platform-based Co-development of Products and Manufacturing Systems
- 2019
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In: 7Th International Conference On Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable And Virtual Production (Carv2018). - : Elsevier. ; , s. 114-120
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Increasing product variety, rapid new product introductions, volatile market demands, and pressure for cost reductions are among the main drivers for developing changeable and reconfigurable manufacturing systems constituting platforms that can be developed and utilized jointly with product platforms. However, methodologies to support platform-based co-development of products and manufacturing systems remain limited in previous research, including lack of knowledge on successful practices for the platform-based co-development project and process. Therefore, the objective of the research presented in this paper is to identify practices for platform-based co-development of products and manufacturing systems through a case study of a company that has successfully transitioned towards changeability through platform-based co-development. The findings cover various aspects of the co-development process and project, providing initial insight into how to enable joint development of products and manufacturing systems, in order to achieve changeability and reconfigurability.
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- Andersen, Ann-Louise, et al.
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Paving the way for changeable and reconfigurable production : Fundamental principles, development method & examples
- 2023
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Book (other academic/artistic)abstract
- This book is for professionals working with the development of production systems. It provides guidance on how to design production systems capable of meeting uncertain market requirements in the future, whether these are fluctuations in demand volume, requirements for product variants, or introduction of completely new product families.An introduction to the fundamental principles of changeable, reconfigurable, modular, and platform-based production systems.A research-based method for developing reconfigurable production systems.Practical tools for analyzing existing capabilities, developing new concepts, and evaluating these.Examples from Danish and Swedish production companies of various sizes and industries.
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- Andersen, Ann-Louise, et al.
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Reconfigurable Manufacturing - An Enabler for a Production System Portfolio Approach
- 2016
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In: Procedia CIRP. - : Elsevier BV. ; , s. 139-144
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to investigate how the development of a strategically integrated product and production system portfolio could be enabled by the concept of reconfigurable manufacturing. In previous research, several critical challenges related to developing production system portfolios have been identified, but it has not been investigated how developing a reconfigurable manufacturing concept could aid some of these. Therefore, through a multiple case study, these critical challenges have been investigated in two companies that have recently developed reconfigurable manufacturing concepts for multiple variants and generations of products. The findings reveal that the companies need to deal with several challenges in order to enable a functioning RMS. By running the project separately from the NPD project and to include several product types and production sites the company overcome several challenges. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.
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- Andersen, Ann-Louise, et al.
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Towards a generic design method for reconfigurable manufacturing systems : Analysis and synthesis of current design methods and evaluation of supportive tools
- 2017
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In: Journal of manufacturing systems. - Sweden : Elsevier. - 0278-6125 .- 1878-6642. ; 42, s. 179-195
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In today's global manufacturing environment, changes are inevitable and something that every manufacturer must respond to and take advantage of, whether it is in regards to technology changes, product changes, or changes in the manufacturing processes. The reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) meets this challenge through the ability to rapidly and efficiently change capacity and functionality, which is the reason why it has been widely labelled the manufacturing paradigm of the future. However, design of the RMS represents a significant challenge compared to the design of traditional manufacturing systems, as it should be designed for efficient production of multiple variants, as well as multiple product generations over its lifetime. Thus, critical decisions regarding the degree of scalability and convertibility of the system must be considered in the design phase, which affects the abilities to reconfigure the system in accordance with changes during its operating lifetime. However, in current research it is indicated that conventional manufacturing system design methods do not support the design of an RMS and that a systematic RMS design method is lacking, despite the fact that numerous contributions exist. Moreover, there is currently only limited evidence for the breakthrough of reconfigurability in industry. Therefore, the research presented in this paper aims at synthesizing current contributions into a generic method for RMS design. Initially, currently available design methods for RMS are reviewed, in terms of classifying and comparing their content, structure, and scope, which leads to a synthesis of the reviewed methods into a generic design method. In continuation of this, the paper includes a discussion of practical implications related to carrying out the design, including an identification of potential challenges and an assessment of which tools that can be applied to support the design. Conclusively, further areas for research are indicated, which provides valuable knowledge of how to develop and realize the benefits of reconfigurability in industry.
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- Bellgran, Monica, et al.
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Decision support for production localization : Process, activities and localization factors
- 2013
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Traditional production location decisions are mainly based upon economic factors while factors that facilitate decision makers in selecting the most suitable production location in terms of operations performance are rarely considered. Therefore, this paper presents a developed decision support for production localization that emphasises operational factors to be considered in the decision making. The research methodology combines a literature study with a multiple case study method. The findings are synthesised into a five phase decision process for making production localization decisions in practice. For each of these phases, key activities with related tools and expected output are developed.
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- Bjelkemyr, Marcus, et al.
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Production Localization Factors: An Industrial and Literature Based Review
- 2013
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In: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2013). - Cranfield, United Kingdom : International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR). - 9781907413230 ; , s. 489-494
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Decision are commonly based on the available or easily accessible information; this is also true for more complex assessments like production localization. Where to locate production is often a key strategic decisions that has great impact on a company’s profitability for a long time; insufficient business intelligence may therefore have grave consequences. Six production localization factor studies have been assessed to see if they are focusing on the same issues and if there are any gaps. A new approach for structuring localization factors and the localization process is then presented and assessed with regards to some previously identified critical issues.
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- Boldt, Simon, et al.
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Assessment of Reconfigurability Level within Existing Manufacturing Systems
- 2021
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In: Procedia CIRP. - : Elsevier. ; , s. 1458-1463
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- To enable firms adapting their manufacturing capabilities to meet the market demands in a cost-efficient way the concept of reconfigurable manufacturing was established. A starting point towards implementing reconfigurable manufacturing in a brownfield setting is to identify the current level of reconfigurability. In this paper a model to assess the level of reconfigurability is proposed. The assessment model has been developed through a multiple case study in collaboration with industry. The model is founded on the characteristics of reconfigurability and provides indication of the reconfigurability level.
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