Industry 4.0 smart reconfigurable manufacturing machines

Jeff Morgan, Mark Halton, Yuansong Qiao, John G. Breslin

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Abstract

This paper provides a fundamental research review of Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS), which uniquely explores the state-of-the-art in distributed and decentralized machine control and machine intelligence. The aim of this review is to draw objective answers to two proposed research questions, relating to: (1) reconfigurable design and industry adoption; and (2) enabling present and future state technology. Key areas reviewed include: (a) RMS – fundamentals, design rational, economic benefits, needs and challenges; (b) Machine Control – modern operational technology, vertical and horizontal system integration, advanced distributed and decentralized control; (c) Machine Intelligence – distributed and decentralized paradigms, technology landscape, smart machine modelling, simulation, and smart reconfigurable synergy. Uniquely, this paper establishes a vision for next-generation Industry 4.0 manufacturing machines, which will exhibit extraordinary Smart and Reconfigurable (SR*) capabilities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)481-506
Number of pages26
JournalJournal of Manufacturing Systems
Volume59
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2021

Keywords

  • Cyber physical systems
  • Industry 4.0
  • Reconfigurable manufacturing systems
  • Smart manufacturing

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