All Outputs (5)

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.

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.

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.

A decision support methodology for embodiment design and process chain selection for hybrid manufacturing platforms (2016)
Journal Article
Gleadal, A., Vladov, N., Segal, J., Ratchev, S., Plasch, M., Kimmig, D., & Dickerhof, M. (2016). A decision support methodology for embodiment design and process chain selection for hybrid manufacturing platforms. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 87(1-4), 553-569. doi:10.1007/s00170-016-8514-7

This paper presents a methodology for the transformation of a product concept into a detailed design and manufacturing process chain for hybrid manufacturing platforms. Hybrid platforms offer new capabilities and opportunities for product design. How... Read More about A decision support methodology for embodiment design and process chain selection for hybrid manufacturing platforms.