Towards the integration of process and quality control using multi-agent technology

The paper introduces a vision on the design of distributed manufacturing control systems using the multi-agent principles to enhance the integration of the production and quality control processes. It is highlighted how agent technology may enforce interaction of manufacturing execution system and d...

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Main Author: Castellini, Paolo (author)
Other Authors: Cristalli, Cristina (author), Foehr, Matthias (author), Leitão, Paulo (author), Paone, Nicola (author), Schjolberg, Ingrid (author), Tjønnås, Johannes (author), Turrin, Claudio (author), Wagner, Thomas (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Multi-agent systems
Quality control
Production line
Adaptive production
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10198/7785
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:bibliotecadigital.ipb.pt:10198/7785
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Summary:The paper introduces a vision on the design of distributed manufacturing control systems using the multi-agent principles to enhance the integration of the production and quality control processes. It is highlighted how agent technology may enforce interaction of manufacturing execution system and distributed control system, enhancing the exploitation of the available information at the quality control and process control levels. A specific focus is made on a suitable engineering methodology for the design and realization of such concept. Innovation is also presented at the level of adaptive process control and self-optimizing quality control, with examples related to a home appliance production line.

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