Production engineering

About: Production engineering is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2657 publications have been published within this topic receiving 37409 citations.

On the use of problem-specific candidate generators for the hybrid optimization of multi-objective production engineering problems

Abstract: In the field of production engineering, various complex multi-objective problems are known. In this paper we focus on the design of mold temperature control systems, the reconstruction of digitized surfaces, and the optimization of NC paths for the five-axis milling process. For all these applications, efficient problem-specific algorithms exist that only consider a subset of the desirable objectives. In contrast, modern multi-objective evolutionary algorithms are able to cope with many conflicting objectives, but they require a long runtime due to their general applicability. Therefore, we propose hybrid algorithms for the three applications mentioned. In each case, the problem-specific algorithms are used to determine promising initial solutions for the multi-objective evolutionary approach, whose variation concepts are used to generate diversity in the objective space. We show that the combination of these techniques provides great benefits. Since the final solution is chosen by a decision maker based on this Pareto front approximation, appropriate visualizations of the high-dimensional solutions are presented.

Challenges of integration in semiconductor manufacturing firms

Abstract: Manufacturing efforts to reduce time to market often adopt a concurrent engineering approach that focuses on coordination and integration among engineering, production and marketing functions. Technological complexity in the semiconductor industry requires an extension of this paradigm to include multiple engineering groups and a strong production maintenance department. Through interviews with employees drawn from engineering, production, maintenance, marketing and other departments at three semiconductor plants, organizational problems are uncovered that inhibit successful integration within firms in this industry. Ideas for overcoming these problems are given with suggestions for future research.

Manufacturing systems and technologies for the new frontier : the 41st CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, May 26-28, 2008, Tokyo, Japan

Abstract: Plenary and Keynote Papers: Driving Innovation, An Industry Case to Enhance Manufacturing Competitiveness Architecture-based Comparative Advantage in Japan and Asia Manufuture and Sustainable Manufacturing Challenges for the Manufacturing Enterprise to Achieve Sustainable Development Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) Approach to Production Systems and Organisations Scientific Approach to Services: What is the Design of Services?.- Manufacturing System Evaluation: A General Economic Model for Manufacturing Cost Simulation Implementation of an Economic Model to Simulate Manufacturing Costs A Dynamic Cost Model for the Effect of Improved Process Flexibility in Steel Plants Manufacturing Characteristics of Subcontractor SMME:s - an Empirical Study Integrated Information as an Enabler for Change Impact Evaluation in Manufacturing Life-cycle Management Total Performance Analysis of a Downsized Manufacturing System Environmental Burden Analysis for Machining Operation Using LCA Method Efficient Maintenance of Machine Tools --Adapted Maintenance Activities and Assembly-Specific Maintenance Intervals.- Manufacturing System Organization: Strategy-oriented Qualification Framework as a Supporting Function of Lean Production System Implementation in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises An Environmental Perspective on Lean Production Quantified Interdependencies between Lean Methods and Production Figures in the Small Series Production Further Potentials of Smart Logistics Production Management in SME Networks - Evaluation of Potentials and Achievements Digital Virtual Holons -- An Approach to Digital Manufacturing Systems Complex Manufacturing Space: An Integrated Description Model of Real and Virtual System Concepts for Information Enhanced Manufacturing Grid Engineering for Networked and Multi-scale Manufacturing Smart Factory - A Step towards the Next Generation of Manufacturing Sustainable Manufacturing - Challenges and Possibilities for Research and Industry from a Swedish Perspective Characteristic of a Proactive Assembly System Virtual Manufacturing Work Systems Virtual Enterprise Model for Integrated Planning in Manufacturing Supply Network Manufacturing System to Support Design Concept and Reuse of Manufacturing Experience.- Implementation and Design System: Globalization-Compatible Product Structure Based on Technological Core Competences Reducing Design Complexity of Multidisciplinary Domain Integrated Products: a Case Study PLIB Ontology for Great Group Technology Geometrical Properties of Paper Spring Application of Axiomatic Design to Develop a Lean Logistics Design Methodology Measuring and Analysing Levels of Automation in an Assembly System Sustainable Design of Machine Tools through Load-Dependent Interventions and Adapted Services Modeling and Implementation of Digital Semantic Machining Models for 5-axis Machining Application Compensation of Thermal Deformations at Machine Tools Using Adaptronic CRP-Structures Image Noise Reduction Using Wide Range Tuned Mass Damper for Scanning Electron Microscope.- Planning: A Model for Adaptively Generating Assembly Instructions Using State-based Graphs Evaluating Assembly Instruction Methods in Cell Production System by Physiological Parameters and Subjective Indices Assembly Work Settings Enabling Proactivity - Information Requirements Assembly Information System for Operational Support in Cell Production Multimedia Based Assembly Supporting System for Cell Production Development of a Computer Aided Procedure to Control Division of Labour Based Disassembly Systems A New Method to Control Work-in-Process Inventory for High Manufacturing Productivity An Evolutionary Algorithm for Vehicle Routing Problem with Real Life Constraints Integrated Data Management in Factory Planning and Factory Operation. An Information Model and its Implementation Future Challenges in Process/Resource Planning Due to Increasing (Product) Variants.- Human Aspects in Manufacturing Systems: Modernisation of Industrial Engineering: Enhanced Participation of Employees Towards Optimal Worker Assistance: Investigating Cognitive Processes in Manual Assembly Social Aspects of Plant Monitoring and Visualization Cluster Manufacturing Management to Improve Equipment Efficiency and Productivity.- Scheduling: Penalty Distribution Method for Scheduling Based Supply Chain Management Social Contract Based Manufacturing Scheduling with Combinatorial Auction Mechanism Agent-based Dynamic Process Planning and Scheduling in Flexible Manufacturing System GA Based Reactive Scheduling for Aggregate Production Scheduling Development of a Multi-Agent Model for Production Scheduling in Innovative Flexible Manufacturing System A Real-time Scheduling Method Considering Human Operators in Autonomous Distributed Manufacturing Systems Production Scheduling System with Dynamic Lot Size in Case of Considering Set-up Time The Impact of Lot Splitting in a Single Machine Scheduling Problem with Earliness - Tardiness Penalties Integration of Process Planning and Scheduling Using Multi-Agent Learning.- Manufacturing System Design: Module Structured Production System Lean Production System Design from the Perspective of the Viable System Model Implementation Strategy for a Flexibility Oriented Production System A Study of Design Factors for Information Supporting System in Cell Production On Reconfigurable Robotic Working Cells - a Case Study Linking Modules for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems Global Footprint Design TSUNAMI Effect Prediction Methodology for Critical Resource Analysis Factory-in-a-box -- Demonstrating the Next Generation Manufacturing Provider.- Electro-Physical and Chemical Processes: Planning the Use of High-Power Excimer Laser for Psoriasis Treatment Optimization Strategies of Laser Hardening of Hypo-eutectoid Steel Fabrication of Wire Saw with Patterned Hard Bumps by Electrical Discharge Machining with Powder Suspended in Working Oil Creation of Cross-Section Changing Hole with a Hemisphere by Means of Electrical Discharge Machining.- Cutting: Study of Cutting Temperature in Cold-Air Milling of Ti6Al4V Alloy Environmentally Friendly Machining of Aluminum Using Minimal Quantity Lubrication System An Evolutionary Strategy for Optimizing Multi-pass Turning Operation under Dry Machining Conditions.- Machines and Forming: Proposal of Real-Time Balancing Mechanism Using Magnetic Fluid for Machine Tool Spindle Prototyping of Autonomous CNC Machine Tool Based on Digital Copy Milling Concept Intricate Shaped Manufacturing by 6-Axis Non-rotational Cutting with the Application of Ultrasonic Vibrations Expanding the Possibilities of Position Error Compensation in CAM for PKM Milling Machines Optimization of Toolpath Generation in Medical CAM for a Machine Tool for Orthopedic Surgery Development of CAM System to Estimate Tool Wear of Ball-end-milling Model Based Control of a Piezo-actuated Axis Register Control of Sectional Drive Rotogravure Printing Press Incremental Sheet Forming with a Robot System for an Industrial Application Multi-Technology Platform for Hybrid Metal Processing Super-Resolution Imaging for Automatic Visual Inspection Systems Instrumented Fixtures for On-line Correction of Welding Paths.- Micro-Nano Technology and Surfaces: Surface Roughness and Microstructure in Ultrasonically Assisted Turning of W-Fe-Ni Alloy Finishing Complex Surfaces with Zonal Polishing Tools Sub-wavelength Pitched Cubic Mosaic Multi-layer Precisely Pressed by Nano-features Mold for Multi-functional Optical Elements.- Grinding: Simulation of Workpiece Kinematics in Centreless Throughfeed Grinding Development of an Electroplated Polishing Tape Applying Electrodeposited Nickel Foil Method Development of Ultrafine-Crystalline cBN Abrasive Grains for Innovative Grinding Technology.- Service Engineering: System for Planning of Resources in IPSA -Delivery Product Diffusion in a Market with Network Externalities: An Approach from the Viewpoint of Value-creation among Consumers Cost Evaluation Method for Service Design Based on Activity Based Costing Definition of Design Operation for Service Industrial Product-Service-Systems - Typology of Service Supply Chain for IPS2 Providing A Method of Supporting Conflict-Solving for Service Design Learning Networks: a Method for Integrated Product and Service Engineering -- Experience from the IPSE Project Proposal of Idea Generation Support Methodology for Eco-Business Multi-Agent Market Modeling Based on Analysis of Consumer Lifestyles Strategic Servicification - A Quality Based Approach beyond Service-Engineering From Product to Service Orientation in the Maritime Equipment Industry - a Case Study Knowledge Generation as a Means to Improve Development Processes of Industrial Product-Service Systems Modelling Approach for the Integrated Development of Industrial Product-Service Systems Integrating Function Model and Activity Model for Design of Service Remanufacturing of Products Used in Product Service System Offerings Integrated Design of Industrial Product-Service Systems Evaluation of Product-Service Systems during Early Design Phase.