Colloquium aankondiging
Faculteit Engineering Technology
Afdeling Design, Production and Management
Master opleiding Mechanical Engineering
In het kader van zijn/haar doctoraalopdracht zal
Holtmaat, C.B. (Cas)
een voordracht houden getiteld:
Development of a framework for partially automating WILA's manual assembly process
Datum | 24-05-2024 |
Tijd | 14:00 |
Zaal | Z105 |
Samenvatting
This research focuses on the development of a customized framework to partially automate WILA’s manual assembly process. WILA B.V., a manufacturer of press brake tools and toolholder systems, recognizes the potential of applying automation within the labor-intensive NSCL-II assembly process to increase profitability. WILA’s current challenge revolves around translating previous automation projects into the automation of assembly tasks. Out of a literature review, there is concluded that existing automation frameworks cannot be directly applied to WILA’s case. Therefore, a customized framework is designed based on literature, management desires, a general structure, and the iterative ‘research by design’ method. This approach facilitated the development of a practical automation solution through a case study while also establishing a framework for future assembly automation projects at WILA. The research results in a proof of concept for an automated cell that fulfills the package of requirements and stakeholder's expectations, including cost per product reduction and validated throughput rates through a simulation model.
Examencommissie |
voorzitter Handtekening d.d. |
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Dr.ir. T.H.J. Vaneker Dr.ir. P.K. Chemweno Dr.ing. S. Yang Ir. F. Rouweler |
(voorzitter) (begeleider) (extern lid) (mentor bedrijf) |