Outputs (73)

Functional modelling in evolvable assembly systems (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sanderson, D., Chaplin, J. C., & Ratchev, S. Functional modelling in evolvable assembly systems. Presented at 8th International Precision Assembly Seminar

The design and reconfiguration of adaptive production systems is a key driver in modern advanced manufacturing. We summarise the use of an ap-proach from the field of functional modelling to capture the function, behaviour, and structure of a system.... Read More about Functional modelling in evolvable assembly systems.

Redesign methodology for mechanical assembly (2017)
Journal Article
El-Nounu, A., Popov, A., & Ratchev, S. (in press). Redesign methodology for mechanical assembly. Research in Engineering Design, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00163-017-0255-6

Design for assembly is the concept of carrying out critical thought early in the design stage to create assembly easement at the production stage. In the aerospace industry, products have very long lives, frequently being optimised rather than introd... Read More about Redesign methodology for mechanical assembly.

Development of in-situ monitoring systems for the thermoforming of pre-preg composite laminates (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Land, P., Branson, D. T., Crossley, R. J., & Ratchev, S. Development of in-situ monitoring systems for the thermoforming of pre-preg composite laminates. Presented at MS&T16 Materials Science & Technology

Recent developments in automated composite manufacturing technologies, such as Automated Fibre Placement, AFP, and Automated Tape Layup, ATL, have enabled larger components to be produced efficiently, leading to an increased use of prepreg composites... Read More about Development of in-situ monitoring systems for the thermoforming of pre-preg composite laminates.

A multi-agent framework for capability-based reconfiguration of industrial assembly systems (2016)
Journal Article
Antzoulatos, N., Castro, E., de Silva, L., Rocha, A. D., Ratchev, S., & Barata, J. (in press). A multi-agent framework for capability-based reconfiguration of industrial assembly systems. International Journal of Production Research, https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2016.1243268

Rapidly changing market requirements and shorter product lifecycles demand assembly systems that are able to cope with frequently changing resources, resource capabilities and product specifications. This paper presents a multi-agent framework that c... Read More about A multi-agent framework for capability-based reconfiguration of industrial assembly systems.

Variation Aware Assembly Systems for Aircraft Wings (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Vaughan, D. R., Bakker, O. J., Branson, D. T., & Ratchev, S. Variation Aware Assembly Systems for Aircraft Wings. Presented at SAE 2016 Aerospace Manufacturing and Automated Fastening (AMAF) Conference & Exhibition

Aircraft manufacturers desire to increase production to keep up with anticipated demand. To achieve this, the aerospace industry requires a significant increase in the manufacturing and assembly performance to reach required output levels. This work... Read More about Variation Aware Assembly Systems for Aircraft Wings.

Evaluation of control methods for thermal roll forming of aerospace composite materials (2016)
Journal Article
Land, P., De Sousa, L., Ratchev, S., Branson, D. T., Brookes, H., & Wright, J. (2016). Evaluation of control methods for thermal roll forming of aerospace composite materials. SAE International Journal of Aerospace, 9(2), https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-2118

With increased demand for composite materials in the aerospace sector there is a requirement for the development of manufacturing processes that enable larger and more complex geometries, whilst ensuring that the functionality and specific properties... Read More about Evaluation of control methods for thermal roll forming of aerospace composite materials.

Design requirements for effective hybrid decision making with Evolvable Assembly Systems (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Golightly, D., Sanderson, D., Holmes, P., Ratchev, S., & Sharples, S. (2016, September). Design requirements for effective hybrid decision making with Evolvable Assembly Systems. Presented at European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics, Nottingham, UK

This paper examines 10 challenges for making automation a team player in the context of Evolvable Assembly Systems (EAS) with the aim of delivering requirements for effective hybrid human-automation decision making. Specific decision making use cases... Read More about Design requirements for effective hybrid decision making with Evolvable Assembly Systems.

Manufacturing in the cloud: a human factors perspective (2016)
Journal Article
Golightly, D., Sharples, S., Patel, H., & Ratchev, S. (2016). Manufacturing in the cloud: a human factors perspective. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 55, 12-21

Cloud manufacturing adopts a cloud computing paradigm as the basis for delivering shared, on-demand manufacturing services. The result is customer-centric supply chains that can be configured for cost, quality, speed and customisation. While the tech... Read More about Manufacturing in the cloud: a human factors perspective.

Automated experience-based learning for plug and produce assembly systems (2016)
Journal Article
Scrimeri, D., Antzoulatos, N., Castro, E., & Ratchev, S. M. (2017). Automated experience-based learning for plug and produce assembly systems. International Journal of Production Research, 55(13), 3674-3685. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2016.1207817

This paper presents a self-learning technique for adapting modular automated assembly systems. The technique consists of automatically analysing sensor data and acquiring experience on the changes made on an assembly system to cope with new productio... Read More about Automated experience-based learning for plug and produce assembly systems.

Technology review of thermal forming techniques for use in composite component manufacture (2015)
Journal Article
Land, P., Crossley, R., Branson, D. T., & Ratchev, S. (2016). Technology review of thermal forming techniques for use in composite component manufacture. SAE International Journal of Aerospace, 9(1), https://doi.org/10.4271/2015-01-2610

There is a growing demand for composites to be utilised in the production of large-scale components within the aerospace industry. In particular the demand to increase production rates indicates that traditional manual methods are no longer sufficien... Read More about Technology review of thermal forming techniques for use in composite component manufacture.