Article in Proceedings INPROC-2005-65

BibliographyWestkaemper, E.; Jendoubi, L.; Eissele, M.; Ertl, T.: Smart Factory - Bridging the gap between digital planning and reality.
In: Proceedings of the 38th CIRP International Seminar on Manufacturing Systems.
University of Stuttgart : Collaborative Research Center SFB 627 (Nexus: World Models for Mobile Context-Based Systems).
pp. 44-44, english.
CIRP, May 2005.
Article in Proceedings (Conference Paper).
CR-SchemaH (Information Systems)
Abstract

In basic research projects the Stuttgart model of adaptive, changeable, and virtual enterprises has been for-mulated. Regarding to this model a new perspective with the usage of ubiquitous computing is discussed, which allows the collection and distribution of information and knowledge at all places of work. This informa-tion is used to bridge the gap between digital planning and work shop reality. The approach is a dynamic system that manages production fluctuations using decentralized communication, planning, and information support. Using a meta-model of the smart factory location, sensor integration, and communication structures are developed that are integrated into an augment reality device. This provides a decentralized system, which uses intelligent manufacturing equipment in order to accomplish a highly flexible production as well as a feedback tool to further reduce inefficient preparation results. As a result a minimum in complexity, costs, and time consumption is created. In this paper, the potential and architecture of smart factories based on wireless communication, location technologies, augmented reality, and integrated sensors are presented with a focus on real-time data to manage mobile resources in the production environment.

Department(s)Universität Stuttgart, Institut für Industrielle Fertigung und Fabrikbetrieb (IFF)
University of Stuttgart, Institute of Visualisation and Interactive Systems
Project(s)SFB-627, D1 (Universität Stuttgart, Institut für Industrielle Fertigung und Fabrikbetrieb (IFF))
SFB-627, C5 (University of Stuttgart, Institute of Visualisation and Interactive Systems)
Entry dateJanuary 18, 2006