Current status of reconfigurable assembly systems
by Z.M. Bi, Lihui Wang, Sherman Y.T. Lang
International Journal of Manufacturing Research (IJMR), Vol. 2, No. 3, 2007

Abstract: A Reconfigurable Manufacturing System (RMS) is one of most promising paradigms that provide an effective solution to changes and uncertainties in a competitive manufacturing environment. A Reconfigurable Assembly System (RAS) is a key component of an RMS. In this paper, our survey on the development of RAS has been summarised. The objectives of this literature survey are to: clarify the needs and drivers in developing reconfigurable assembly systems; identify both academic and practical issues critical to the development of reconfigurable assembly systems; understand the state of the art of R&D related to the studies on the critical issues; and reveal the future research directions, which are mostly beneficial to manufacturing industries.

Online publication date: Thu, 02-Aug-2007

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