Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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491638 | Procedia Technology | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This paper presents a control concept of a modular manufacturing system (MPS). Having exchangeable process modules, the system can produce a wide range of products. For process modules a new concept for a Configuration and Information Memory (CIMory) is proposed. The CIMory provides a description of the module and its capabilities. Based on this information the control system, as well as the guidance system configures itself. The control follows a holistic approach with a hybrid structure to support both, modules with internal intelligence or with a simple command executing I/O unit. A Workflow Manager (WFM) organizes the production processes and the data exchange between all modules and the human-machine interface (HMI).
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