Document Type
Research Paper
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
One disadvantage of automated material handling systems is their relative Inflexibility: once racks are installed and conveyors are laid, making even mi-nor changes to a system can be cumbersome and expensive. However, recent progress in the capabilities and cost of basic system components, such as controllers, drives, and sensors, has made possible a new class of material handling systems having a much higher degree of flexibility. We propose underlying de- sign principles for such systems and describe several prototype plug-and-work" systems, which feature decentralized control and ease of reconfiguration.
Publication Title
Progress in Material Handling Research: 2010
ISBN
9781882780167
Recommended Citation
Furmans, Kai; Schonung, Frank; and Gue, Kevin R., "Plug-and-Work Material Handling Systems" (2010). 11th IMHRC Proceedings (Milwaukee, Wisconsin. USA – 2010). 1.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/pmhr_2010/1
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Industrial Engineering Commons, Operational Research Commons, Operations and Supply Chain Management Commons
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