Automated Production Boosts Flexibility, Transforms Manufacturing Landscape
The article talks about the need for production systems to be more flexible and adaptable due to changing market demands and advanced technology. It addresses the challenge of balancing flexibility and productivity when designing production processes. The researchers discuss methods for measuring flexibility levels, suggest strategies for approaching products and processes with more flexibility in mind, and share examples and results from different industries in Sweden. They emphasize the importance of being able to quickly adjust production systems without needing major investments.