Abstract
The emerging theory regarding Holonic Manufacturing Systems (HMS)
presents a advantageous theoretical foundation for the control
system of the manufacturing system of the future. Previous
research, at the Department, has demonstrated how company tailored
shop floor control can be developed by applying simulation and
cell control enabling technologies. In order to continue this
research effort new concepts and theories for shop floor control
are investigated. This article presents an overview of the
multi-agent concept based on a literature study. This is followed
by an investigation regarding the adaptation and development of
shop floor control architectures. The adaptation is aimed at
providing a sound foundation for application of multi-agent
technology. This will include a summary of the ongoing research on
HMS, and current results regarding the development of a holonic
SFC architecture in a cellular manufacturing perspective.
Additionally, issues regarding the feasibility and extent of
application of agents in holonic cellular shop floor control will
be discussed. We will argue that this architecture is the needed
foundation for implementation of agent technology in manufacturing
system control. The work is based on a theoretical study of new
manufacturing systems theories, research of agent multi-agent
technology, and two case studies. It is part of a larger research
project which aims at developing a multi-cell control architecture
based on the Holonic Manufacturing System theory.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Passion for Integration in Manufacturing |
Publication date | 1997 |
ISBN (Print) | 87-89867-46-7 |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |
Event | Passion for Integration in Manufacturing: 12th IPS Research Seminar - Fuglsø, Denmark Duration: 14 Apr 1997 → 16 Apr 1997 Conference number: 12 |
Conference
Conference | Passion for Integration in Manufacturing |
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Number | 12 |
Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Fuglsø |
Period | 14/04/1997 → 16/04/1997 |