Abstract
This article presents needs and solutions to enhance use
of modelling and simulation in manufacturing system life
cycle phases, from concept creation, to design and
operations. The challenges in manufacturing system design
using discrete event simulation are shown. Simulation
models are usually used for system design evaluation, in
the analysis of the system concepts and in the testing of
system specification with virtual, digital system. Rarely
the simulation model are used in the system operation
planning phase as decision support tool for the
production managers, even if benefits of can be shown.
Due to increasing complexity the model building is time
consuming phase. Ideas to speed up the modelling process
are presented as well need for the neutral data
interface. The article is based on the authors' own
experience in production system simulation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of 3rd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Innovative Production Machines and Systems |
| Editors | D.T. Wham |
| Place of Publication | Dunbeath |
| Publisher | Whittles Publishing |
| Pages | 208-213 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1904445-52-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 3rd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference - Duration: 2 Jul 2007 → 13 Jul 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference |
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| Period | 2/07/07 → 13/07/07 |
Keywords
- manufacturing system
- discrete event simulation
- system life-cycle