A Flexible Manufacturing Cell (FMC) is a system that consists of computer-integrated machines, automatic material handling systems, and robots. It produces different part types with minimal worker involvement. Many different ...

This paper presents a combined usage of axiomatic design principles and simulation in developing and comparison of alternative assembly systems for airplane fuselage panels. In the application, four assembly system ...

This paper presents performance improvement studies performed in manufacturing activities of an aerospace company. Cellular Manufacturing (CM) and simulation approaches are used to improve performance in the factory of the ...