Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1096732 | International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Thanks to simulation software, ergonomic analysis has ceased being the complex and time-consuming task that it once was. However, the majority of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are still unaware of these tools. This paper uncovers, by means of a case study based on a real process, the advantages and the practical barriers involved in the implementation of 3D simulation tools in SMEs. The chosen case study is based on a non-repetitive manufacturing process, the most common within this size of companies.Relevance to industryModeling and simulation tools could help to improve ergonomics in Small and Medium Enterprises. Many companies deal with non-repetitive manufacturing processes that could be hazardous for employees.
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Authors
Javier Santos, Jose M. Sarriegi, Nicolás Serrano, Jose M. Torres,