Sustainability issues should be considered during the entire life cycle of a manufacturing system. With the aim to improve economic, environmental as well as social sustainability, the reconfiguration of a real manufacturing cell of the aerospace industry to be automated through robotic deburring implementation is investigated with the support of digital simulation tools. Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is applied to analyse the manufacturing cell with the aim to promote the optimal utilization of resources and minimize energy waste. On the other hand, 3D Motion Simulation is employed to address issues such as layout planning, ergonomics and safety of the working environment.
Sustainability Issues in Manufacturing Cell Reconfiguration through Digital Simulation
CAGGIANO, ALESSANDRA;
2013-01-01
Abstract
Sustainability issues should be considered during the entire life cycle of a manufacturing system. With the aim to improve economic, environmental as well as social sustainability, the reconfiguration of a real manufacturing cell of the aerospace industry to be automated through robotic deburring implementation is investigated with the support of digital simulation tools. Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is applied to analyse the manufacturing cell with the aim to promote the optimal utilization of resources and minimize energy waste. On the other hand, 3D Motion Simulation is employed to address issues such as layout planning, ergonomics and safety of the working environment.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
