Functional modelling in evolvable assembly systems

Sanderson, David; Chaplin, Jack C.; Ratchev, Svetan

Abstract

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. This model is an integral part of the Evolvable Assembly Systems architecture, allowing the system to adapt its behaviour in response to changing product requirements. The integrated approach is illustrated with an example taken from a real EAS instantiation.

Citation

Sanderson, D., Chaplin, J. C., & Ratchev, S. (2018). Functional modelling in evolvable assembly systems.

• Conference Name: 8th International Precision Assembly Seminar
• End Date: Jan 16, 2018
• Acceptance Date: Dec 14, 2017
• Publication Date: Jan 15, 2018
• Deposit Date: Feb 14, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 14, 2018
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Architecture; Evolvable Assembly Systems; Functional Modelling; Multi-Agent Systems
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/904907
• Related Public URLs: http://www.ipas-seminar.com/